HS-376W Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The HS-376W bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by HSES. The largest operator on this bus is EMBR. The first launched in 1994, the most recent in 2000.

4
In orbit
0
Active
4
Total launched
0
Reentered

HS-376W launched per year

1 1994: 1 object launched 1995: 1 object launched 1996: 0 objects launched 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 1 object launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 1 object launched 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged HS-376W satellites.

Manufacturer HSES
Purpose Communication
Launch mass 1750 kg
Dry mass 800 kg
Length 8.3 m
Diameter 3.6 m
Span 8.3 m
Shape Cyl
Power Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
Propulsion R-4D-11
Design life 12 years
Equipment 28 active C-band transponders (all), 1 X-band transponder (#B1, 2 only)
Typical orbit 1451 min period, 9° inclination

Top operators

EMBR 2 EMBRM 2

Top countries

BR 4

HS-376W satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
BRASILSAT B4 Brasilsat B4 26469 2000-046A EMBRM Aug 17, 2000 1452 min, 9.3° Inactive
BRASILSAT B3 Brasilsat B3 25152 1998-006A EMBRM Feb 4, 1998 1451 min, 10.9° Inactive
BRASILSAT B2 Brasilsat B2 23536 1995-016A EMBR Mar 28, 1995 1451 min, 12.2° Inactive
BRASILSAT B1 Brasilsat B1 23199 1994-049A EMBR Aug 10, 1994 1451 min, 12.7° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many HS-376W satellites are there?

The catalog lists 4 objects built on the HS-376W bus. 4 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many HS-376W satellites are in orbit?

4 HS-376W objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the HS-376W bus?

The HS-376W bus is most commonly built by HSES.

When did the first HS-376W satellite launch?

The first cataloged HS-376W satellite launched in 1994, and the most recent in 2000.

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