Jackal Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Jackal bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by TANOM. The largest operator on this bus is TANOM. All were launched in 2024.

3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered

Jackal launched per year

1 2 3 2024: 3 objects launched 2024
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Jackal satellites.

Manufacturer TANOM
Purpose Technology
Launch mass 275 kg
Dry mass 275 kg
Length 0.7 m
Diameter 0.6 m
Span 4.5 m
Shape Box + 2 pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Typical orbit 93 min period, 98° inclination

Top operators

TANOM 3

Top countries

US 3

Jackal satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
TANSTAAFL-2 TANSTAAFL-002 62378 2024-247B TANOM Dec 21, 2024 94 min, 45.0° Active
JACKAL X-1L-002 Jackal X-1L-002 59134 2024-043AN TANOM Mar 4, 2024 93 min, 97.6° Active
JACKAL X-1L-001 Jackal X-1L-001 59127 2024-043AF TANOM Mar 4, 2024 93 min, 97.6° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many Jackal satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Jackal bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many Jackal satellites are in orbit?

3 Jackal objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.

Who builds the Jackal bus?

The Jackal bus is most commonly built by TANOM.

When did the first Jackal satellite launch?

The cataloged Jackal satellites all launched in 2024.

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