GRUS Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The GRUS bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 6 are active. Most are built by AXEL. The largest operator on this bus is AXEL. The first launched in 2018, the most recent in 2025.
6
In orbit
6
Active
6
Total launched
0
Reentered
GRUS launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged GRUS satellites.
| Manufacturer | AXEL |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 80 kg |
| Dry mass | 80 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | > 5 years |
| Typical orbit | 96 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
AXEL 5 AXEL/FUKUI 1
Top countries
J 5 JPN 1
GRUS satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRUS-3ALPHA | 64579 | 2025-135BD | AXEL | Jun 23, 2025 | 96 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| GRUS-1D Suisen | 47936 | 2021-022E | AXEL/FUKUI | Mar 22, 2021 | 96 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| GRUS-1E GRUS-1E | 47935 | 2021-022D | AXEL | Mar 22, 2021 | 96 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| GRUS-1B GRUS-1B | 47934 | 2021-022C | AXEL | Mar 22, 2021 | 96 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| GRUS-1C GRUS-1C | 47933 | 2021-022B | AXEL | Mar 22, 2021 | 96 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| GRUS-1A GRUS 1A | 43890 | 2018-111Q | AXEL | Dec 27, 2018 | 96 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many GRUS satellites are there?
The catalog lists 6 objects built on the GRUS bus. 6 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many GRUS satellites are in orbit?
6 GRUS objects are currently in orbit, of which 6 carry an active status.
Who builds the GRUS bus?
The GRUS bus is most commonly built by AXEL.
When did the first GRUS satellite launch?
The first cataloged GRUS satellite launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2025.