KLA Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The KLA bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 5 are active. Most are built by IMICAS. The largest operator on this bus is KLEO/YUANX. The first launched in 2019, the most recent in 2021.
5
In orbit
5
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered
KLA launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged KLA satellites.
| Manufacturer | IMICAS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 100 kg |
| Dry mass | 100 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 3 m |
| Shape | Box+pan |
| Power | solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | Hall effect thrusters |
| Equipment | Ka-band payload |
| Typical orbit | 103 min period, 89° inclination |
Top operators
KLEO/YUANX 4 OHB/YUANX 1
Top countries
D 5
KLA satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL-BETA B GMS-Beta-B | 49060 | 2021-070B | KLEO/YUANX | Aug 4, 2021 | 103 min, 89.0° | Active | ◉ |
| KL-BETA A GMS-Beta-A | 49059 | 2021-070A | KLEO/YUANX | Aug 4, 2021 | 103 min, 89.0° | Active | ◉ |
| GMS-T GMS-T | 47346 | 2021-004A | OHB/YUANX | Jan 20, 2021 | 109 min, 90.1° | Active | ◉ |
| KL-ALPHA B KL-Alpha-B | 44786 | 2019-077B | KLEO/YUANX | Nov 17, 2019 | 106 min, 88.9° | Active | ◉ |
| KL-ALPHA A KL-Alpha-A | 44785 | 2019-077A | KLEO/YUANX | Nov 17, 2019 | 106 min, 88.9° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many KLA satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the KLA bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many KLA satellites are in orbit?
5 KLA objects are currently in orbit, of which 5 carry an active status.
Who builds the KLA bus?
The KLA bus is most commonly built by IMICAS.
When did the first KLA satellite launch?
The first cataloged KLA satellite launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2021.