FSW Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The FSW bus accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 12 have reentered. Most are built by CAST. The largest operator on this bus is MAI. The first launched in 1975, the most recent in 2004.
0
In orbit
0
Active
12
Total launched
12
Reentered
FSW launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged FSW satellites.
| Manufacturer | CAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Reconnaissance, Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 1120 kg |
| Dry mass | 1120 kg |
| Length | 1.6 m |
| Diameter | 2.2 m |
| Span | 2.2 m |
| Shape | Frust |
| Power | Batteries |
| Propulsion | FG-14 retro motor |
| Design life | 16 days |
Top operators
MAI 6 JGB7 3 CASC1 1 CNSA 1 MAI2 1
Top countries
CN 12
FSW satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSW-3 3 Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) | 28424 | 2004-039A | CNSA | Sep 27, 2004 | 88 min, 63.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-2 3 Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) | 24634 | 1996-059A | CASC1 | Oct 20, 1996 | 87 min, 63.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-1 3 Fanhui Shi Weixing (12) | 20838 | 1990-089A | MAI2 | Oct 5, 1990 | 87 min, 57.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 9 Fanhui Shi Weixing (09) | 18306 | 1987-067A | MAI | Aug 5, 1987 | 88 min, 62.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 8 Fanhui Shi Weixing (08) | 17001 | 1986-076A | MAI | Oct 6, 1986 | 87 min, 56.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 7 Fanhui Shi Weixing (07) | 16177 | 1985-096A | MAI | Oct 21, 1985 | 87 min, 63.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 6 Fanhui Shi Weixing (06) | 15279 | 1984-098A | MAI | Sep 12, 1984 | 87 min, 67.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 5 Fanhui Shi Weixing (05) | 14288 | 1983-086A | MAI | Aug 19, 1983 | 87 min, 63.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 4 Fanhui Shi Weixing (04) | 13521 | 1982-090A | MAI | Sep 9, 1982 | 87 min, 63.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 3 Fanhui Shi Weixing (03) | 10611 | 1978-011A | JGB7 | Jan 26, 1978 | 88 min, 57.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 2 Fanhui Shi Weixing (02) | 09587 | 1976-117A | JGB7 | Dec 7, 1976 | 88 min, 59.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| FSW-0 1 Fanhui Shi Weixing (01) | 08452 | 1975-111A | JGB7 | Nov 26, 1975 | 88 min, 62.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many FSW satellites are there?
The catalog lists 12 objects built on the FSW bus. 0 are in orbit and 12 have reentered.
How many FSW satellites are in orbit?
0 FSW objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the FSW bus?
The FSW bus is most commonly built by CAST.
When did the first FSW satellite launch?
The first cataloged FSW satellite launched in 1975, and the most recent in 2004.