JB-9 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The JB-9 bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 10 are active. Most are built by SAST. The largest operator on this bus is ZZB. The first launched in 2009, the most recent in 2023.
10
In orbit
10
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
JB-9 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged JB-9 satellites.
| Manufacturer | SAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 1040 kg |
| Dry mass | 1040 kg |
| Length | 1.5 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 5 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Typical orbit | 99 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
ZZB 6 ZLZB 4
Top countries
CN 10
JB-9 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAOGAN-33 04 Yaogan 33-04 | 57958 | 2023-149A | ZLZB | Sep 26, 2023 | 99 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-33 03 Yaogan 33-03 | 57797 | 2023-136A | ZLZB | Sep 6, 2023 | 99 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-33 02 Yaogan 33-02 | 53698 | 2022-106A | ZLZB | Sep 2, 2022 | 99 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-33 01 Yaogan 33-01 | 47302 | 2020-103A | ZLZB | Dec 27, 2020 | 99 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-29 Yaogan Weixing 29 | 41038 | 2015-069A | ZZB | Nov 26, 2015 | 97 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-27 Yaogan Weixing 27 | 40878 | 2015-040A | ZZB | Aug 27, 2015 | 109 min, 100.1° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-22 Yaogan Weixing 22 | 40275 | 2014-063A | ZZB | Oct 20, 2014 | 109 min, 100.8° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-19 Yaogan Weixing 19 | 39410 | 2013-065A | ZZB | Nov 20, 2013 | 109 min, 100.1° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-15 Yaogan Weixing 15 | 38354 | 2012-029A | ZZB | May 29, 2012 | 109 min, 100.7° | Active | ◉ |
| YAOGAN-8 Yaogan Weixing 8 | 36121 | 2009-072A | ZZB | Dec 15, 2009 | 110 min, 100.2° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many JB-9 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the JB-9 bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many JB-9 satellites are in orbit?
10 JB-9 objects are currently in orbit, of which 10 carry an active status.
Who builds the JB-9 bus?
The JB-9 bus is most commonly built by SAST.
When did the first JB-9 satellite launch?
The first cataloged JB-9 satellite launched in 2009, and the most recent in 2023.