Meteosat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-21.
The Meteosat bus accounts for 7 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by AESPC. The largest operator on this bus is EUMET. The first launched in 1977, the most recent in 1997.
7
In orbit
0
Active
7
Total launched
0
Reentered
Meteosat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Meteosat satellites.
| Manufacturer | AESPC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 322 kg |
| Dry mass | 282 kg |
| Length | 3.2 m |
| Diameter | 2.1 m |
| Span | 3.2 m |
| Shape | Cyl |
| Power | Solar cells (body mounted), batteries |
| Propulsion | Mage 1 |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 1435 min period, 14° inclination |
Top operators
EUMET 5 European Space Agency 2
Top countries
I-EUM 5 I-ESA 2
Meteosat satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METEOSAT-7 Meteosat 7 | 24932 | 1997-049B | EUMET | Sep 2, 1997 | 1465 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOSAT-6 (MOP-3) Meteosat 6 | 22912 | 1993-073B | EUMET | Nov 20, 1993 | 1455 min, 14.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOSAT-5 (MOP-2) Meteosat 5 | 21140 | 1991-015B | EUMET | Mar 2, 1991 | 1463 min, 14.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOSAT-4 (MOP-1) Meteosat 4 | 19876 | 1989-020B | EUMET | Mar 6, 1989 | 1483 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOSAT-P2 Meteosat 3 | 19215 | 1988-051A | EUMET | Jun 15, 1988 | 1485 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOSAT-2 Meteosat 2 | 12544 | 1981-057A | ESA | Jun 19, 1981 | 1459 min, 10.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOSAT-1 Meteosat 1 | 10489 | 1977-108A | ESA | Nov 23, 1977 | 1435 min, 5.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Meteosat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 7 objects built on the Meteosat bus. 7 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Meteosat satellites are in orbit?
7 Meteosat objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Meteosat bus?
The Meteosat bus is most commonly built by AESPC.
When did the first Meteosat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Meteosat satellite launched in 1977, and the most recent in 1997.