HEAO Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The HEAO bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by TRW. The largest operator on this bus is NASA. The first launched in 1977, the most recent in 1979.

0
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
3
Reentered

HEAO launched per year

1 1977: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1978: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1979: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1977 1978 1979
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged HEAO satellites.

Manufacturer TRW
Launch mass 2514 kg
Dry mass 2393 kg
Length 4.2 m
Diameter 2.7 m
Span 5.4 m
Shape Oct Cyl

Top operators

Top countries

US 3

HEAO satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
HEAO 3 HEAO 3 11532 1979-082A MSFC Sep 20, 1979 87 min, 43.6° Reentered
HEAO 2 Einstein Observatory 11101 1978-103A MSFC Nov 13, 1978 88 min, 23.5° Reentered
HEAO 1 HEAO 1 10217 1977-075A MSFC Aug 12, 1977 88 min, 22.7° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many HEAO satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the HEAO bus. 0 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.

How many HEAO satellites are in orbit?

0 HEAO objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the HEAO bus?

The HEAO bus is most commonly built by TRW.

When did the first HEAO satellite launch?

The first cataloged HEAO satellite launched in 1977, and the most recent in 1979.

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