Eurostar 2000+ Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Eurostar 2000+ bus accounts for 13 cataloged objects, of which 12 are in orbit and 3 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by MMST. The largest operator on this bus is Eutelsat. The first launched in 1996, the most recent in 2008.
12
In orbit
3
Active
13
Total launched
1
Reentered
Eurostar 2000+ launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Eurostar 2000+ satellites.
| Manufacturer | MMST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 3250 kg |
| Dry mass | 1400 kg |
| Length | 4 m |
| Diameter | 1.7 m |
| Span | 32 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11-300 |
| Design life | 12 years |
| Equipment | 20 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 11° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
I-EUT 5 I-ARAB 2 US 2 D 1 GR 1 L 1 SG 1
Eurostar 2000+ satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BADR-6 Badr 6 | 33154 | 2008-034B | ARAB | Jul 7, 2008 | 1458 min, 3.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BADR-4 Badr 4 | 29526 | 2006-051A | ARAB | Nov 8, 2006 | 1436 min, 2.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-4A Arabsat 4A | 28943 | 2006-006A | EADSB/ARAB | Feb 28, 2006 | 274 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HELLAS-SAT 2 Hellas Sat 2 | 27811 | 2003-020A | HELSA | May 13, 2003 | 1436 min, 7.4° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2B Astra 2B | 26494 | 2000-054A | SES | Sep 14, 2000 | 1456 min, 9.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUROBIRD 4A Eutelsat W1 | 26487 | 2000-052A | EUTEL | Sep 6, 2000 | 1467 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASIASTAR Asiastar | 26107 | 2000-016A | WORSP | Mar 21, 2000 | 1436 min, 9.2° | Active | ◉ |
| AFRISTAR Afristar | 25515 | 1998-063A | WORSP | Oct 28, 1998 | 1454 min, 10.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 4B Hot Bird 5 | 25495 | 1998-057A | EUTEL | Oct 9, 1998 | 1463 min, 10.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ST-1 ST-1 | 25460 | 1998-049A | STEL | Aug 25, 1998 | 1458 min, 11.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 16B Hot Bird 4 | 25237 | 1998-013A | EUTEL | Feb 27, 1998 | 1465 min, 11.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT W75 Hot Bird 3 | 24931 | 1997-049A | EUTEL | Sep 2, 1997 | 1405 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 48A Hot Bird 2 | 24665 | 1996-067A | EUTEL | Nov 21, 1996 | 1464 min, 12.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Eurostar 2000+ satellites are there?
The catalog lists 13 objects built on the Eurostar 2000+ bus. 12 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many Eurostar 2000+ satellites are in orbit?
12 Eurostar 2000+ objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the Eurostar 2000+ bus?
The Eurostar 2000+ bus is most commonly built by MMST.
When did the first Eurostar 2000+ satellite launch?
The first cataloged Eurostar 2000+ satellite launched in 1996, and the most recent in 2008.