DS-2000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The DS-2000 bus accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 12 are in orbit and 10 are active. Most are built by MELCO. The largest operator on this bus is DSNC. The first launched in 2006, the most recent in 2024.
12
In orbit
10
Active
12
Total launched
0
Reentered
DS-2000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged DS-2000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | MELCO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 5000 kg |
| Dry mass | 2500 kg |
| Length | 8 m |
| Diameter | 4 m |
| Span | 30 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D |
| Design life | +15 years |
| Equipment | AHI, SEDA, DCS |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
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DS-2000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSN-3 (KIRAMEKI-3) Kirameki 3 | 61733 | 2024-198A | DSNC | Nov 4, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ES'HAIL 2 Es'hailsat-2 | 43700 | 2018-090A | ESHAIL | Nov 15, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SUPERBIRD-B3 Kirameki 1 | 43271 | 2018-033A | DSNC | Apr 5, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| DSN-2 Kirameki 2 | 41940 | 2017-005A | DSNC | Jan 24, 2017 | · | Active | ◉ |
| HIMAWARI-9 Himawari-9 | 41836 | 2016-064A | JMA | Nov 2, 2016 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TURKSAT 4B Turksat 4B | 40984 | 2015-060A | TURKS | Oct 16, 2015 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| HIMAWARI-8 Himawari-8 | 40267 | 2014-060A | JMA | Oct 7, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TURKSAT 4A Turksat 4A | 39522 | 2014-007A | TURKS | Feb 14, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ST-2 ST-2 | 37606 | 2011-022B | ST2V/STEL | May 20, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SUPERBIRD-C2 Superbird C2 | 33274 | 2008-038A | SCCJ | Aug 14, 2008 | 1436 min, 2.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KIKU-8 (ETS-VIII) Kiku-8 | 29656 | 2006-059A | JAXA | Dec 18, 2006 | 1454 min, 11.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HIMAWARI-7 (MTSAT-2) Himawari-7 | 28937 | 2006-004A | JCAB/JMA | Feb 18, 2006 | 1453 min, 5.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many DS-2000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 12 objects built on the DS-2000 bus. 12 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many DS-2000 satellites are in orbit?
12 DS-2000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 10 carry an active status.
Who builds the DS-2000 bus?
The DS-2000 bus is most commonly built by MELCO.
When did the first DS-2000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged DS-2000 satellite launched in 2006, and the most recent in 2024.