HS-601HP Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The HS-601HP bus accounts for 21 cataloged objects, of which 21 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by HSES. The largest operator on this bus is PAN. The first launched in 1997, the most recent in 2009.
21
In orbit
3
Active
21
Total launched
0
Reentered
HS-601HP launched per year
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Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged HS-601HP satellites.
| Manufacturer | HSES |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 4300 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 4 m |
| Diameter | 2.3 m |
| Span | 26.2 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11-300 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 32 Ku-band transponders (all), 2 Ka-band transponders (only #1H) |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 10° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
US 11 L 4 HK 3 BM 1 J 1 MY 1
HS-601HP satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SES-7 (PROTOSTAR 2) Protostar 2 | 34941 | 2009-027A | PROTO | May 16, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| MEASAT-3 Measat 3 | 29648 | 2006-056A | MEAS | Dec 11, 2006 | 1444 min, 4.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 13 (HORIZONS-1) Galaxy 13 | 27954 | 2003-044A | PAN | Oct 1, 2003 | 1436 min, 1.5° | Active | ◉ |
| ASIASAT 4 Asiasat 4 | 27718 | 2003-014A | ASIA | Apr 12, 2003 | 1436 min, 4.8° | Active | ◉ |
| DIRECTV 4S DirecTV 4S | 26985 | 2001-052A | DTV | Nov 27, 2001 | 1451 min, 6.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2C Astra 2C | 26853 | 2001-025A | SESGL | Jun 16, 2001 | 1454 min, 8.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 10 (IS-10) PAS 10 | 26766 | 2001-019A | PAN | May 15, 2001 | 1454 min, 9.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 9 (IS-9) PAS 9 | 26451 | 2000-043A | PAN | Jul 28, 2000 | 1449 min, 10.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 4R (G-4R) Galaxy 4R | 26298 | 2000-020A | PAN | Apr 19, 2000 | 1442 min, 12.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SUPERBIRD-B2 Superbird B2 | 26095 | 2000-012A | SCC | Feb 18, 2000 | 1457 min, 8.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 10R (G-10R) Galaxy 10R | 26056 | 2000-002A | PAN | Jan 25, 2000 | 1445 min, 12.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DIRECTV 1R DirecTV 1R | 25937 | 1999-056A | DTV | Oct 10, 1999 | 1455 min, 10.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1H Astra 1H | 25785 | 1999-033A | SES | Jun 18, 1999 | 1455 min, 10.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORION 3 Orion 3 | 25727 | 1999-024A | LORI | May 5, 1999 | 139 min, 19.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASIASAT 3S Asiasat 3S | 25657 | 1999-013A | ASIA | Mar 21, 1999 | 1456 min, 9.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 6B (IS-6B) PAS 6B | 25585 | 1998-075A | PAN | Dec 22, 1998 | 1452 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2A Astra 2A | 25462 | 1998-050A | SES | Aug 30, 1998 | 1460 min, 7.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HGS 1 (ASIASAT 3) Asiasat 3 | 25126 | 1997-086A | ASIA | Dec 24, 1997 | 1436 min, 13.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 8 (G-8) Galaxy 8i | 25086 | 1997-078A | PAN | Dec 8, 1997 | 1444 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1G Astra 1G | 25071 | 1997-076A | SES | Dec 2, 1997 | 1454 min, 9.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 5 (IS-5) PAS 5 | 24916 | 1997-046A | PAN | Aug 28, 1997 | 1454 min, 10.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many HS-601HP satellites are there?
The catalog lists 21 objects built on the HS-601HP bus. 21 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many HS-601HP satellites are in orbit?
21 HS-601HP objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the HS-601HP bus?
The HS-601HP bus is most commonly built by HSES.
When did the first HS-601HP satellite launch?
The first cataloged HS-601HP satellite launched in 1997, and the most recent in 2009.