GOSAT Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The GOSAT bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by MELCO. The largest operator on this bus is JAXA. The first launched in 2009, the most recent in 2025.
3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
GOSAT launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged GOSAT satellites.
| Manufacturer | MELCO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth Observation |
| Launch mass | 1750 kg |
| Dry mass | 1700 kg |
| Length | 3.7 m |
| Diameter | 1.8 m |
| Span | 13.7 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | TANSO-FTS, TANSO-CAI-2 |
| Typical orbit | 98 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
J 2 JPN 1
GOSAT satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many GOSAT satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the GOSAT bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many GOSAT satellites are in orbit?
3 GOSAT objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the GOSAT bus?
The GOSAT bus is most commonly built by MELCO.
When did the first GOSAT satellite launch?
The first cataloged GOSAT satellite launched in 2009, and the most recent in 2025.