HS-381 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The HS-381 bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by HSES. The largest operator on this bus is HCI. The first launched in 1984, the most recent in 1990.

5
In orbit
0
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered

HS-381 launched per year

1 2 1984: 2 objects launched 1985: 2 objects launched 1986: 0 objects launched 1987: 0 objects launched 1988: 0 objects launched 1989: 0 objects launched 1990: 1 object launched 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged HS-381 satellites.

Manufacturer HSES
Purpose Communication
Launch mass 3231 kg
Dry mass 1230 kg
Length 4 m
Diameter 4.3 m
Span 6.2 m
Shape Cyl + Ant
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion R-4D-10 x2
Design life 12 years
Equipment 13 UHF transponders
Typical orbit 1446 min period, 11° inclination

Top operators

HCI 5

Top countries

US 5

HS-381 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
LEASAT 5 Leasat 5 20410 1990-002B HCI Jan 9, 1990 1446 min, 11.1° Inactive
LEASAT 4 Leasat 4 15995 1985-076D HCI Aug 27, 1985 1472 min, 10.0° Inactive
LEASAT 3 Leasat 3 15643 1985-028C HCI Apr 12, 1985 1485 min, 11.2° Inactive
LEASAT 1 Leasat 1 15384 1984-113C HCI Nov 8, 1984 1461 min, 11.4° Inactive
LEASAT 2 Leasat 2 15236 1984-093C HCI Aug 30, 1984 1478 min, 10.7° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many HS-381 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 5 objects built on the HS-381 bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many HS-381 satellites are in orbit?

5 HS-381 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the HS-381 bus?

The HS-381 bus is most commonly built by HSES.

When did the first HS-381 satellite launch?

The first cataloged HS-381 satellite launched in 1984, and the most recent in 1990.

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