FIA Radar Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-21.

The FIA Radar bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 5 are active. Most are built by LMSSD. The largest operator on this bus is National Reconnaissance Office. The first launched in 2010, the most recent in 2018.

5
In orbit
5
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered

FIA Radar launched per year

1 2010: 1 object launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 1 object launched 2013: 1 object launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 1 object launched 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 1 object launched 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
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Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged FIA Radar satellites.

Manufacturer LMSSD
Purpose Reconnaissance, Radar
Launch mass 7000 kg
Dry mass 5000 kg
Length 4 m
Diameter 4 m
Span 15 m
Shape Box + Dish
Typical orbit 107 min period, 123° inclination

Top operators

Top countries

US 5

FIA Radar satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
USA 281 USA 281 43145 2018-005A NROC Jan 12, 2018 107 min, 106.0° Active
USA 267 USA 267 41334 2016-010A NROC Feb 10, 2016 107 min, 123.0° Active
USA 247 USA 247 39462 2013-072A NROC Dec 6, 2013 107 min, 123.0° Active
USA 234 USA 234 38109 2012-014A NROC Apr 3, 2012 107 min, 123.0° Active
USA 215 USA 215 37162 2010-046A NROC Sep 21, 2010 107 min, 123.0° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many FIA Radar satellites are there?

The catalog lists 5 objects built on the FIA Radar bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many FIA Radar satellites are in orbit?

5 FIA Radar objects are currently in orbit, of which 5 carry an active status.

Who builds the FIA Radar bus?

The FIA Radar bus is most commonly built by LMSSD.

When did the first FIA Radar satellite launch?

The first cataloged FIA Radar satellite launched in 2010, and the most recent in 2018.

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