KH-8 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The KH-8 bus accounts for 49 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 49 have reentered. Most are built by LMSC. The largest operator on this bus is National Reconnaissance Office. The first launched in 1966, the most recent in 1984.
0
In orbit
0
Active
49
Total launched
49
Reentered
KH-8 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged KH-8 satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMSC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) |
| Launch mass | 2400 kg |
| Dry mass | 2400 kg |
| Length | 5.7 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 5.7 m |
| Shape | Cyl |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | Bell 8096, SPS |
| Design life | 75 days |
| Equipment | ? |
Top operators
Top countries
US 49
KH-8 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 8424 OPS 8424 | 14935 | 1984-039A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 17, 1984 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 2925 OPS 2925 | 14001 | 1983-032A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 15, 1983 | 88 min, 96.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 2849 OPS 2849 | 13040 | 1982-006A | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 21, 1982 | 97 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 1166 OPS 1166 | 12315 | 1981-019A | NRO/SAFSP | Feb 28, 1981 | 88 min, 96.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7164 OPS 7164 | 11372 | 1979-044A | NRO/SAFSP | May 28, 1979 | 89 min, 96.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7471 OPS 7471 | 10374 | 1977-094A | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 23, 1977 | 89 min, 96.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4915 OPS 4915 | 09863 | 1977-019A | NRO/SAFSP | Mar 13, 1977 | 89 min, 96.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 8533 OPS 8533 | 09426 | 1976-094A | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 15, 1976 | 89 min, 96.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7600 OPS 7600 | 08770 | 1976-027A | NRO/SAFSP | Mar 22, 1976 | 87 min, 96.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5499 OPS 5499 | 08360 | 1975-098A | NRO/SAFSP | Oct 9, 1975 | 89 min, 96.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4883 OPS 4883 | 07747 | 1975-032A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 18, 1975 | 89 min, 110.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 3004 OPS 3004 | 07416 | 1974-065A | NRO/SAFSP | Aug 14, 1974 | 90 min, 110.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 1776 OPS 1776 | 07330 | 1974-042A | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 6, 1974 | 90 min, 110.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 6889 OPS 6889 | 07121 | 1974-007A | NRO/SAFSP | Feb 13, 1974 | 89 min, 110.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 6275 OPS 6275 | 06837 | 1973-068A | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 27, 1973 | 89 min, 110.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 2093 OPS 2093 | 06640 | 1973-028A | NRO/SAFSP | May 16, 1973 | 90 min, 110.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 3978 OPS 3978 | 06321 | 1972-103A | NRO/SAFSP | Dec 21, 1972 | 89 min, 110.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 8888 OPS 8888 | 06172 | 1972-068A | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 1, 1972 | 89 min, 110.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 1678 OPS 1678 | 05888 | 1972-016A | NRO/SAFSP | Mar 17, 1972 | 90 min, 110.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7616 OPS 7616 | 05575 | 1971-092A | NRO/SAFSP | Oct 23, 1971 | 89 min, 110.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 8607 OPS 8607 | 05409 | 1971-070A | NRO/SAFSP | Aug 12, 1971 | 89 min, 111.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7899 OPS 7899 | 05171 | 1971-033A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 22, 1971 | 89 min, 110.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7776 OPS 7776 | 04874 | 1971-005A | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 21, 1971 | 90 min, 110.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7568 OPS 7568 | 04596 | 1970-090A | NRO/SAFSP | Oct 23, 1970 | 90 min, 111.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7874 OPS 7874 | 04492 | 1970-061A | NRO/SAFSP | Aug 18, 1970 | 88 min, 111.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 6820 OPS 6820 | 04422 | 1970-048A | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 25, 1970 | 89 min, 108.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 2863 OPS 2863 | 04375 | 1970-031A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 15, 1970 | 89 min, 110.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 6531 OPS 6531 | 04296 | 1970-002A | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 14, 1970 | 89 min, 109.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 1077 OPS 1077 | 03984 | 1969-050A | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 3, 1969 | 90 min, 110.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5310 OPS 5310 | 03895 | 1969-039A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 15, 1969 | 89 min, 108.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4248 OPS 4248 | 03772 | 1969-019A | NRO/SAFSP | Mar 4, 1969 | 89 min, 92.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 7585 OPS 7585 | 03665 | 1969-007A | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 22, 1969 | 97 min, 106.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 6518 OPS 6518 | 03594 | 1968-108A | NRO/SAFSP | Dec 4, 1968 | 92 min, 106.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5296 OPS 5296 | 03532 | 1968-099A | NRO/SAFSP | Nov 6, 1968 | 89 min, 106.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5247 OPS 5247 | 03375 | 1968-074A | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 10, 1968 | 89 min, 106.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5187 OPS 5187 | 03335 | 1968-064A | NRO/SAFSP | Aug 6, 1968 | 90 min, 110.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5138 OPS 5138 | 03278 | 1968-047A | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 5, 1968 | 89 min, 110.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5105 OPS 5105 | 03199 | 1968-031A | NRO/SAFSP | Apr 17, 1968 | 89 min, 111.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5057 OPS 5057 | 03148 | 1968-018A | NRO/SAFSP | Mar 13, 1968 | 89 min, 99.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5028 OPS 5028 | 03098 | 1968-005A | NRO/SAFSP | Jan 18, 1968 | 90 min, 111.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 5000 OPS 5000 | 03058 | 1967-121A | NRO/SAFSP | Dec 5, 1967 | 90 min, 109.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4995 OPS 4995 | 03012 | 1967-103A | NRO/SAFSP | Oct 25, 1967 | 90 min, 111.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4941 OPS 4941 | 02952 | 1967-090A | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 19, 1967 | 89 min, 106.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4886 OPS 4886 | 02919 | 1967-079A | NRO/SAFSP | Aug 16, 1967 | 89 min, 111.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4282 OPS 4282 | 02858 | 1967-064A | NRO/SAFSP | Jun 20, 1967 | 89 min, 111.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4204 OPS 4204 | 02687 | 1967-016A | NRO/SAFSP | Feb 24, 1967 | 89 min, 107.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 8968 OPS 8968 | 02618 | 1966-113A | NRO/SAFSP | Dec 14, 1966 | 89 min, 109.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 4096 OPS 4096 | 02433 | · | NRO/SAFSP | Sep 28, 1966 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| OPS 3014 OPS 3014 | 02376 | 1966-069A | NRO/SAFSP | Jul 29, 1966 | 89 min, 94.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many KH-8 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 49 objects built on the KH-8 bus. 0 are in orbit and 49 have reentered.
How many KH-8 satellites are in orbit?
0 KH-8 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the KH-8 bus?
The KH-8 bus is most commonly built by LMSC.
When did the first KH-8 satellite launch?
The first cataloged KH-8 satellite launched in 1966, and the most recent in 1984.