Diwata Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Diwata bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 1 are in orbit and 1 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by UPD/HOKK. The largest operator on this bus is DOST/UPD. The first launched in 2016, the most recent in 2021.

1
In orbit
1
Active
3
Total launched
2
Reentered

Diwata launched per year

1 2016: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 1 object launched 2019: 0 objects launched 2020: 0 objects launched 2021: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Diwata satellites.

Manufacturer UPD/HOKK
Purpose Earth observation
Launch mass 50 kg
Dry mass 50 kg
Length 0.5 m
Diameter 0.5 m
Span 1.5 m
Shape Box+ 2 pan
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion None
Typical orbit 96 min period, 98° inclination

Top operators

DOST/UPD 2 MAEU/HOKK 1

Top countries

PH 2 MYM 1

Diwata satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
MMSATS-1 Lawkanat 1 47976 1998-067SJ MAEU/HOKK Mar 22, 2021 87 min, 51.6° Reentered
DIWATA-2B Phillipines-OSCAR-101 43678 2018-084H DOST/UPD Oct 29, 2018 96 min, 98.1° Active
DIWATA-1 Diwata-1 41463 1998-067HT DOST/UPD Apr 27, 2016 87 min, 51.6° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Diwata satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Diwata bus. 1 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.

How many Diwata satellites are in orbit?

1 Diwata objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.

Who builds the Diwata bus?

The Diwata bus is most commonly built by UPD/HOKK.

When did the first Diwata satellite launch?

The first cataloged Diwata satellite launched in 2016, and the most recent in 2021.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.