Eurostar NEO Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Eurostar NEO bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by ADST. The largest operator on this bus is Eutelsat. The first launched in 2022, the most recent in 2025.
5
In orbit
4
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered
Eurostar NEO launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Eurostar NEO satellites.
| Manufacturer | ADST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 4476 kg |
| Dry mass | 4200 kg |
| Length | 7 m |
| Diameter | 3 m |
| Span | 40 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | PPS-5000 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 80 active Ku-band transponders (#F,G), hosted L-band EGNOS GEO-4 (#G) |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
F 3 SPN 1 UAE 1
Eurostar NEO satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAINSAT NG II | 66144 | 2025-239A | HISD | Oct 24, 2025 | 1491 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| Thuraya 4-NGS Thuraya 4 Next Generation Satellite | 62483 | 2025-001A | Space42 | Jan 4, 2025 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 36D EUTELSAT 36D | 59346 | 2024-059A | EUTSA | Mar 30, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13G EUTELSAT HOT BIRD 13G | 54225 | 2022-146A | EUTSA | Nov 3, 2022 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F EUTELSAT HOT BIRD 13F | 54048 | 2022-134A | EUTSA | Oct 15, 2022 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Eurostar NEO satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Eurostar NEO bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Eurostar NEO satellites are in orbit?
5 Eurostar NEO objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.
Who builds the Eurostar NEO bus?
The Eurostar NEO bus is most commonly built by ADST.
When did the first Eurostar NEO satellite launch?
The first cataloged Eurostar NEO satellite launched in 2022, and the most recent in 2025.