JSSW Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The JSSW bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by CAST. The largest operator on this bus is JGB7. The first launched in 1975, the most recent in 1976.

0
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
3
Reentered

JSSW launched per year

1 2 1975: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1976: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1975 1976
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged JSSW satellites.

Manufacturer CAST
Launch mass 1107 kg
Dry mass 1107 kg
Length 2.5 m
Diameter 1.7 m
Span 2.5 m
Shape Rounded Cyl

Top operators

JGB7 3

Top countries

CN 3

JSSW satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
JSSW-3 JSSW 5 09394 1976-087A JGB7 Aug 30, 1976 88 min, 69.1° Reentered
JSSW-2 JSSW 4 08488 1975-119A JGB7 Dec 16, 1975 87 min, 69.0° Reentered
JSSW-1 JSSW 3 08053 1975-070A JGB7 Jul 26, 1975 88 min, 69.0° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many JSSW satellites are there?

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

How many JSSW satellites are in orbit?

0 JSSW objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the JSSW bus?

The JSSW bus is most commonly built by CAST.

When did the first JSSW satellite launch?

The first cataloged JSSW satellite launched in 1975, and the most recent in 1976.

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