JB-10 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The JB-10 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 2 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by CAST. The largest operator on this bus is ZZB. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2014.

2
In orbit
2
Active
3
Total launched
1
Reentered

JB-10 launched per year

1 2008: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2009: 0 objects launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 1 object launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 1 object launched 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged JB-10 satellites.

Manufacturer CAST
Purpose Earth observation
Launch mass 2700 kg
Dry mass 2700 kg
Length 2 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 8 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Typical orbit 94 min period, 97° inclination

Top operators

ZZB 3

Top countries

CN 3

JB-10 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
YAOGAN-21 Yaogan Weixing 21 40143 2014-053A ZZB Sep 8, 2014 94 min, 97.1° Active
YAOGAN-12 Yaogan Weixing 12 37875 2011-066B ZZB Nov 9, 2011 94 min, 97.1° Active
YAOGAN-5 Yaogan Weixing 5 33456 2008-064A ZZB Dec 15, 2008 87 min, 97.1° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many JB-10 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the JB-10 bus. 2 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.

How many JB-10 satellites are in orbit?

2 JB-10 objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.

Who builds the JB-10 bus?

The JB-10 bus is most commonly built by CAST.

When did the first JB-10 satellite launch?

The first cataloged JB-10 satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2014.

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