Italsat 3000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Italsat 3000 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 1 are active. Most are built by ALEN. The largest operator on this bus is TELED. The first launched in 2001, the most recent in 2009.
3
In orbit
1
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Italsat 3000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Italsat 3000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | ALEN |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Military communication |
| Launch mass | 2596 kg |
| Dry mass | 1253 kg |
| Length | 2.8 m |
| Diameter | 2.1 m |
| Span | 19 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 10 years (#1); 14 years (#1B) |
| Equipment | 3 UHF band, 5 SHF band and 1 EHF/Ka band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
TELED 2 Eutelsat 1
Top countries
I 2 F 1
Italsat 3000 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SICRAL 1B SICRAL 1B | 34810 | 2009-020A | TELED | Apr 20, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 36 WEST A Atlantic Bird 1 | 27508 | 2002-040A | EUTSA | Aug 28, 2002 | 1465 min, 7.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SICRAL 1 SICRAL 1 | 26694 | 2001-005A | TELED | Feb 7, 2001 | 1436 min, 4.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Italsat 3000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Italsat 3000 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Italsat 3000 satellites are in orbit?
3 Italsat 3000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.
Who builds the Italsat 3000 bus?
The Italsat 3000 bus is most commonly built by ALEN.
When did the first Italsat 3000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Italsat 3000 satellite launched in 2001, and the most recent in 2009.