Italsat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Italsat bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by ALEN. The largest operator on this bus is ASI. The first launched in 1991, the most recent in 2001.
3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Italsat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Italsat satellites.
| Manufacturer | ALEN |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 1865 kg |
| Dry mass | 1025 kg |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.2 m |
| Span | 21 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11 |
| Design life | 6 years (#1), 8 years (#2) |
| Equipment | 9 (+6) Ka-band transponders (both), Ka-band propagation beacon (#1), L-band, Ku-band transponder |
| Typical orbit | 1429 min period, 15° inclination |
Top operators
ASI 2 European Space Agency 1
Top countries
I 2 I-ESA 1
Italsat satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many Italsat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Italsat bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Italsat satellites are in orbit?
3 Italsat objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Italsat bus?
The Italsat bus is most commonly built by ALEN.
When did the first Italsat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Italsat satellite launched in 1991, and the most recent in 2001.