Falconsat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Falconsat bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 2 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by USAFA. The largest operator on this bus is AFSMC. The first launched in 2000, the most recent in 2023.
4
In orbit
2
Active
5
Total launched
1
Reentered
Falconsat launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Falconsat satellites.
| Manufacturer | USAFA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Experimental |
| Launch mass | 140 kg |
| Dry mass | 140 kg |
| Length | 0.8 m |
| Diameter | 0.4 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Box + Ant |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | Hall effect thruster |
| Equipment | CHAWS-LD (S99-2) |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
AFSMC 3 USAFA 2
Top countries
US 5
Falconsat satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCONSAT-10 Falconsat-10 | 58291 | 2023-174AM | USAFA | Nov 11, 2023 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| FALCONSAT-6 FalconSat 6 | 43815 | 2018-099BK | AFSMC | Dec 3, 2018 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| FALCONSAT 5 (USA 221) Falconsat-5 | 37226 | 2010-062E | AFSMC | Nov 20, 2010 | 97 min, 72.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FALCONSAT-3 Falconsat-3 | 30776 | 2007-006E | AFSMC | Mar 9, 2007 | 88 min, 35.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FALCONSAT Falconsat-1 | 26064 | 2000-004D | USAFA | Jan 27, 2000 | 100 min, 100.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Falconsat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Falconsat bus. 4 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many Falconsat satellites are in orbit?
4 Falconsat objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the Falconsat bus?
The Falconsat bus is most commonly built by USAFA.
When did the first Falconsat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Falconsat satellite launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2023.