JB-7 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The JB-7 bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 4 have reentered. Most are built by SAST. The largest operator on this bus is ZZB. The first launched in 2009, the most recent in 2014.

0
In orbit
0
Active
4
Total launched
4
Reentered

JB-7 launched per year

1 2009: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2014: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 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-7 satellites.

Manufacturer SAST
Purpose Earth observation, radar
Launch mass 2000 kg
Dry mass 2000 kg
Length 2 m
Diameter 1.5 m
Span 4 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Equipment SAR

Top operators

ZZB 4

Top countries

CN 4

JB-7 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
YAOGAN-23 Yaogan Weixing 23 40305 2014-071A ZZB Nov 14, 2014 87 min, 97.7° Reentered
YAOGAN-18 Yaogan Weixing 18 39363 2013-059A ZZB Oct 29, 2013 87 min, 97.2° Reentered
YAOGAN-13 Yaogan Weixing 13 37941 2011-072A ZZB Nov 29, 2011 87 min, 97.7° Reentered
YAOGAN-6 Yaogan Weixing 6 34839 2009-021A ZZB Apr 22, 2009 87 min, 97.2° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many JB-7 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 4 objects built on the JB-7 bus. 0 are in orbit and 4 have reentered.

How many JB-7 satellites are in orbit?

0 JB-7 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the JB-7 bus?

The JB-7 bus is most commonly built by SAST.

When did the first JB-7 satellite launch?

The first cataloged JB-7 satellite launched in 2009, and the most recent in 2014.

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