GNB Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The GNB bus accounts for 13 cataloged objects, of which 13 are in orbit and 8 are active. Most are built by UTIAS. The largest operator on this bus is CBKPL. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2017.
13
In orbit
8
Active
13
Total launched
0
Reentered
GNB launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged GNB satellites.
| Manufacturer | UTIAS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Astronomy / Technology |
| Launch mass | 7 kg |
| Dry mass | 7 kg |
| Length | 0.2 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 0.2 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | 3 years |
| Equipment | AIS-receiver |
| Typical orbit | 96 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
CBKPL 2 NSC 2 STATS 2 UTIAS 2 CSA/UTIAS 1 EXEA 1 TUG 1 UTIAS/COMDEV 1 UVIE/UTIAS 1
Top countries
CA 5 N 4 AT 2 PL 2
GNB satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORSAT 2 NORSAT-2 | 42828 | 2017-042D | STATS | Jul 14, 2017 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| NORSAT 1 NORSAT-1 | 42826 | 2017-042B | STATS | Jul 14, 2017 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| EXACTVIEW 9 exactView-9 | 40936 | 2015-052G | EXEA | Sep 28, 2015 | 97 min, 6.0° | Active | ◉ |
| BRITE-PL2 (HEWELIUSZ) Heweliusz | 40119 | 2014-049B | CBKPL | Aug 19, 2014 | 96 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| AISSAT 2 AISSAT-2 | 40075 | 2014-037G | NSC | Jul 8, 2014 | 96 min, 98.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CANX-5 CanX-5 | 40056 | 2014-034D | UTIAS | Jun 30, 2014 | 97 min, 98.3° | Active | ◉ |
| CANX-4 CanX-4 | 40055 | 2014-034C | UTIAS | Jun 30, 2014 | 97 min, 98.3° | Active | ◉ |
| BRITE-CA1 (TORONTO) BRITE-Toronto | 40020 | 2014-033L | CSA/UTIAS | Jun 19, 2014 | 98 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| BRITE-PL1 (LEM) Lem | 39431 | 2013-066R | CBKPL | Nov 21, 2013 | 99 min, 97.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| UNIBRITE UniBRITE | 39092 | 2013-009G | UVIE/UTIAS | Feb 25, 2013 | 100 min, 98.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BRITE-AUSTRIA TUGSAT-1 | 39091 | 2013-009F | TUG | Feb 25, 2013 | 100 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| AISSAT 1 AISSAT-1 | 36797 | 2010-035C | NSC | Jul 12, 2010 | 96 min, 98.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NTS (CANX-6) NTS | 32784 | 2008-021B | UTIAS/COMDEV | Apr 28, 2008 | 96 min, 97.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many GNB satellites are there?
The catalog lists 13 objects built on the GNB bus. 13 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many GNB satellites are in orbit?
13 GNB objects are currently in orbit, of which 8 carry an active status.
Who builds the GNB bus?
The GNB bus is most commonly built by UTIAS.
When did the first GNB satellite launch?
The first cataloged GNB satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2017.