ESPASat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The ESPASat bus accounts for 20 cataloged objects, of which 20 are in orbit and 19 are active. Most are built by NGIS. The largest operator on this bus is AFRL. The first launched in 2018, the most recent in 2026.
20
In orbit
19
Active
20
Total launched
0
Reentered
ESPASat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged ESPASat satellites.
| Manufacturer | NGIS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 100 kg |
| Dry mass | 80 kg |
| Length | 0.7 m |
| Diameter | 0.6 m |
| Span | 0.6 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Equipment | MEP, MMA, CANOE, ACES, SkyPad |
| Typical orbit | 1410 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
AFRL 15 USAFA 2 USSF 1 VYOMA 1
Top countries
US 19 GER 1
ESPASat satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAMINGO-1 | 67391 | 2026-004AE | VYOMA | Jan 11, 2026 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| USA 571 | 67480 | · | USSF | Aug 13, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 557 | 65651 | · | AFRL | Sep 17, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 556 | 65650 | · | AFRL | Sep 17, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 553 :U | 65158 | · | AFRL | Jun 30, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 552 :U | 65157 | · | AFRL | Jun 30, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 551 :U | 65156 | · | AFRL | Jun 30, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 548 :U | 64722 | · | AFRL | Jun 30, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 547 :U | 64466 | · | AFRL | Jun 1, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 546 :U | 64289 | · | AFRL | Jun 1, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 399 USA 399 | 60741 | 2022-144K | AFRL | Aug 1, 2024 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 344 USA 344 | 56307 | 2022-144J | AFRL | Nov 1, 2022 | 1431 min, 4.2° | Active | ◉ |
| USA 341 USA 341 | 55139 | 2022-144F | AFRL | Nov 1, 2022 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 337 USA 337 | 53521 | 2022-073E | AFRL | Jul 1, 2022 | 1424 min, 2.2° | Active | ◉ |
| ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB LDPE 1 debris | 50214 | 2021-118D | AFRL | Dec 7, 2021 | 1450 min, 4.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FALCONSAT-8 Falconsat 8 | 49381 | 2020-029C | USAFA | May 17, 2020 | 93 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| USA 300 USA 300 | 45610 | 2020-029B | USAFA | May 17, 2020 | 91 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| USA 287 MYCROFT | 43465 | 2018-036G | AFRL | Apr 14, 2018 | 1464 min, 4.8° | Active | ◉ |
| USA 286 USA 286 | 43446 | 2018-036F | AFRL | Apr 14, 2018 | 1410 min, 7.2° | Active | ◉ |
| USA 285 USA 285 | 43445 | 2018-036E | AFRL | Apr 14, 2018 | 1410 min, 7.2° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many ESPASat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 20 objects built on the ESPASat bus. 20 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many ESPASat satellites are in orbit?
20 ESPASat objects are currently in orbit, of which 19 carry an active status.
Who builds the ESPASat bus?
The ESPASat bus is most commonly built by NGIS.
When did the first ESPASat satellite launch?
The first cataloged ESPASat satellite launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2026.