HS-376 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The HS-376 bus accounts for 43 cataloged objects, of which 41 are in orbit and 0 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by HSES. The largest operator on this bus is HCG. The first launched in 1980, the most recent in 1998.
41
In orbit
0
Active
43
Total launched
2
Reentered
HS-376 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged HS-376 satellites.
| Manufacturer | HSES |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 660 kg |
| Dry mass | 500 kg |
| Length | 6.6 m |
| Diameter | 2.2 m |
| Span | 6.6 m |
| Shape | Cyl |
| Power | Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries |
| Propulsion | TE-M-700-5 |
| Design life | 10 years |
| Equipment | 24 (+6) C-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1441 min period, 14° inclination |
Top operators
HCG 4 PER 4 SBS 4 ATTS 3 AUSS 3 HCI 3 TCAN 3 WUTC 3 APT 2 BINA 2 BSAT 2 BSB 2 EMBR 2 SCT 2 ASIA 1
Top countries
US 18 ID 5 AU 3 CA 3 HKUK 3 BR 2 J 2 MX 2 MY 2 UK 2 CN 1
HS-376 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSAT-1B BSAT 1b | 25312 | 1998-024B | BSAT | Apr 28, 1998 | 1453 min, 11.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BSAT-1A BSAT 1a | 24769 | 1997-016B | BSAT | Apr 16, 1997 | 1453 min, 11.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AFRICASAT-2 (MEASAT-2) Measat 2 | 24653 | 1996-063B | BINA | Nov 13, 1996 | 1445 min, 12.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-7 Zhongxing 7 | 24282 | 1996-048A | CHIS | Aug 18, 1996 | 1350 min, 16.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| APSTAR-1A Apstar 1A | 23943 | 1996-039A | APT | Jul 3, 1996 | 1452 min, 12.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 9 (G-9) Galaxy 9 | 23877 | 1996-033A | HCG | May 24, 1996 | 1447 min, 12.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AFRICASAT-1 (MEASAT-1) Measat 1 | 23765 | 1996-002B | BINA | Jan 12, 1996 | 1454 min, 12.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| APSTAR-1 APSTAR 1 | 23185 | 1994-043A | APT | Jul 21, 1994 | 1449 min, 13.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 1R (G-1R) Galaxy 1R | 23016 | 1994-013A | HCG | Feb 19, 1994 | 1451 min, 13.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PALAPA B4 Palapa B4 | 21964 | 1992-027A | TELK | May 14, 1992 | 1441 min, 13.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 5 (G-5) Galaxy 5 | 21906 | 1992-013A | HCG | Mar 14, 1992 | 1450 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 6 (G-6) Galaxy 6 | 20873 | 1990-091B | HCG | Oct 12, 1990 | 1443 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THOR I (MARCOPOLO 2) Marcopolo 2 | 20762 | 1990-074A | BSB | Aug 18, 1990 | 1452 min, 14.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NEWSAT-1 (PALAPA B2R) Palapa B2R | 20570 | 1990-034A | PER | Apr 13, 1990 | 1447 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASIASAT 1 Asiasat 1 | 20558 | 1990-030A | ASIA | Apr 7, 1990 | 1451 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SIRIUS W (MARCOPOLO 1) Marcopolo 1 | 20193 | 1989-067A | BSB | Aug 27, 1989 | 1452 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SBS 5 SBS 5 | 19484 | 1988-081B | STLC | Sep 8, 1988 | 1443 min, 14.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3) Aussat K3 | 18350 | 1987-078A | AUSS | Sep 16, 1987 | 1456 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AGILA 1 (PALAPA B2P) Palapa B2P | 17706 | 1987-029A | PER | Mar 20, 1987 | 1441 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BRASILSAT 2 Brasilsat 2 | 16650 | 1986-026B | EMBR | Mar 28, 1986 | 1445 min, 14.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPTUS A2 (AUSSAT 2) Aussat K2 | 16275 | 1985-109C | AUSS | Nov 27, 1985 | 1441 min, 13.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| MORELOS 2 Morelos 2 | 16274 | 1985-109B | SCT | Nov 27, 1985 | 1446 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPTUS A1 (AUSSAT 1) Aussat K1 | 15993 | 1985-076B | AUSS | Aug 27, 1985 | 1444 min, 13.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TELSTAR 303 Telstar 303 | 15826 | 1985-048D | ATTS | Jun 17, 1985 | 1442 min, 14.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| MORELOS 1 Morelos 1 | 15824 | 1985-048B | SCT | Jun 17, 1985 | 1448 min, 13.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NAHUEL I1 (ANIK C1) Anik C1 | 15642 | 1985-028B | TCAN | Apr 12, 1985 | 1445 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BRASILSAT 1 Brasilsat 1 | 15561 | 1985-015B | EMBR | Feb 8, 1985 | 1447 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 3 (G-3) Galaxy 3 | 15308 | 1984-101A | HCI | Sep 21, 1984 | 1442 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TELSTAR 302 Telstar 302 | 15237 | 1984-093D | ATTS | Aug 30, 1984 | 1443 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SBS 4 SBS 4 | 15235 | 1984-093B | SBS | Aug 30, 1984 | 1458 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PALAPA B2 Palapa B2 | 14692 | 1984-011D | PER | Feb 3, 1984 | 92 min, 28.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| WESTAR 6 Westar 6 | 14688 | 1984-011B | WUTC | Feb 3, 1984 | 92 min, 28.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| GALAXY 2 (G-2) Galaxy 2 | 14365 | 1983-098A | HCI | Sep 22, 1983 | 1437 min, 13.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-1DR (TELSTAR 3A) Telstar 301 | 14234 | 1983-077A | ATTS | Jul 28, 1983 | 1447 min, 13.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 1 (G-1) Galaxy 1 | 14158 | 1983-065A | HCI | Jun 28, 1983 | 1438 min, 13.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PALAPA B1 Palapa B1 | 14134 | 1983-059C | PER | Jun 18, 1983 | 1437 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NAHUEL I2 (ANIK C2) Anik C2 | 14133 | 1983-059B | TCAN | Jun 18, 1983 | 1453 min, 12.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ANIK C3 (TELESAT 5) Anik C3 | 13652 | 1982-110C | TCAN | Nov 11, 1982 | 1441 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SBS 3 SBS 3 | 13651 | 1982-110B | SBS | Nov 11, 1982 | 1441 min, 12.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| WESTAR 5 Westar 5 | 13269 | 1982-058A | WUTC | Jun 9, 1982 | 1451 min, 13.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| WESTAR 4 Westar 4 | 13069 | 1982-014A | WUTC | Feb 26, 1982 | 1443 min, 12.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SBS 2 SBS 2 | 12855 | 1981-096A | SBS | Sep 24, 1981 | 1438 min, 10.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SBS 1 SBS 1 | 12065 | 1980-091A | SBS | Nov 15, 1980 | 1442 min, 9.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many HS-376 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 43 objects built on the HS-376 bus. 41 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.
How many HS-376 satellites are in orbit?
41 HS-376 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the HS-376 bus?
The HS-376 bus is most commonly built by HSES.
When did the first HS-376 satellite launch?
The first cataloged HS-376 satellite launched in 1980, and the most recent in 1998.