Kazsat Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Kazsat bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by KHRR. The largest operator on this bus is KS. The first launched in 2006, the most recent in 2012.

3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered

Kazsat launched per year

1 2006: 1 object launched 2007: 0 objects launched 2008: 0 objects launched 2009: 1 object launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 1 object launched 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Kazsat satellites.

Manufacturer KHRR
Purpose Communication
Launch mass 1140 kg
Dry mass 1000 kg
Length 3 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 7 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Propulsion 8 x SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters; K10K-engine
Design life 10 years
Equipment 8 C-band-transponders, 1 L-band transponder
Typical orbit 116 min period, 10° inclination

Top operators

KS 2 KAZK 1

Top countries

RU 2 KZ 1

Kazsat satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
EXPRESS-MD2 Ekspress MD-2 38745 2012-044B KS Aug 6, 2012 116 min, 49.8° Inactive
EXPRESS-MD1 Ekspress MD-1 33596 2009-007B KS Feb 11, 2009 1453 min, 10.3° Inactive
KAZSAT-1 Kazsat 29230 2006-022A KAZK Jun 17, 2006 1451 min, 11.9° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many Kazsat satellites are there?

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

How many Kazsat satellites are in orbit?

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

Who builds the Kazsat bus?

The Kazsat bus is most commonly built by KHRR.

When did the first Kazsat satellite launch?

The first cataloged Kazsat satellite launched in 2006, and the most recent in 2012.

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