ESA Geos Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The ESA Geos bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by BAEF. The largest operator on this bus is European Space Agency. The first launched in 1977, the most recent in 1985.

3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered

ESA Geos launched per year

1 1977: 1 object launched 1978: 1 object launched 1979: 0 objects launched 1980: 0 objects launched 1981: 0 objects launched 1982: 0 objects launched 1983: 0 objects launched 1984: 0 objects launched 1985: 1 object launched 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985
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Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged ESA Geos satellites.

Manufacturer BAEF
Purpose Research
Launch mass 267 kg
Dry mass 237 kg
Length 1.3 m
Diameter 1.6 m
Span 40 m
Shape Cyl + 2 Ant
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion Mage 1S
Typical orbit 632 min period, 5° inclination

Top operators

Top countries

I-ESA 3

ESA Geos satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
GIOTTO Giotto 15875 1985-056A ESA Jul 2, 1985 632 min, 7.0° Inactive
GEOS-2 Geos 2 10981 1978-071A ESA Jul 14, 1978 1449 min, 5.5° Inactive
GEOS-1 Geos 1 09931 1977-029A ESA Apr 20, 1977 734 min, 27.5° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many ESA Geos satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the ESA Geos bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many ESA Geos satellites are in orbit?

3 ESA Geos objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the ESA Geos bus?

The ESA Geos bus is most commonly built by BAEF.

When did the first ESA Geos satellite launch?

The first cataloged ESA Geos satellite launched in 1977, and the most recent in 1985.

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