Kompsat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Kompsat bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 5 are active. Most are built by KARI. The largest operator on this bus is KARI. The first launched in 2006, the most recent in 2025.
5
In orbit
5
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered
Kompsat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Kompsat satellites.
| Manufacturer | KARI |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 1112 kg |
| Dry mass | 1039 kg |
| Length | 2.6 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 6.9 m |
| Shape | Hex + 3 panels |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 4 years |
| Equipment | MSC |
| Typical orbit | 96 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
KARI 5
Top countries
KR 4 SKOR 1
Kompsat satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOMPSAT-7 | 66820 | 2025-279A | KARI | Dec 1, 2025 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| KOMPSAT-3A Arirang-3A | 40536 | 2015-014A | KARI | Mar 25, 2015 | 93 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| ARIRANG-5 (KOMPSAT-5) Arirang-5 | 39227 | 2013-042A | KARI | Aug 22, 2013 | 96 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| ARIRANG-3 (KOMPSAT-3) Arirang-3 | 38338 | 2012-025B | KARI | May 17, 2012 | 98 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ARIRANG-2 (KOMPSAT-2) Arirang-2 | 29268 | 2006-031A | KARI | Jul 28, 2006 | 98 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kompsat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Kompsat bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Kompsat satellites are in orbit?
5 Kompsat objects are currently in orbit, of which 5 carry an active status.
Who builds the Kompsat bus?
The Kompsat bus is most commonly built by KARI.
When did the first Kompsat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Kompsat satellite launched in 2006, and the most recent in 2025.