MicroGEO Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The MicroGEO bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by Astranis. The largest operator on this bus is Anuvu. The first launched in 2023, the most recent in 2024.
5
In orbit
4
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered
MicroGEO launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged MicroGEO satellites.
| Manufacturer | Astranis |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communications |
| Launch mass | 400 kg |
| Dry mass | 400 kg |
| Length | 1.5 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 10 m |
| Shape | Box +22 pan |
| Power | Powered by solar arrays with batteries for energy storage. |
| Propulsion | Electric Propulsion |
| Design life | 8 to 10 years |
| Equipment | Equipped with a proprietary ultra-wideband software-defined radio, enabling flexible frequency allocation across Ku, Ka, and Q/V bands. |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Anuvu 2 ASTRAN 1 Astranis 1 Orbits Corporation 1
Top countries
US 5
MicroGEO satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUVIEW BRAVO NuView Bravo | 62457 | 2024-252D | Anuvu | Dec 29, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| Agila Philippines Sat-2 | 62456 | 2024-252C | Orbits Corporation | Dec 29, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NUVIEW ALPHA NuView Alpha | 62455 | 2024-252B | Anuvu | Dec 29, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| Astranis UtilitySat UtilitySat | 62454 | 2024-252A | Astranis | Dec 29, 2024 | 1436 min, 9.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ARCTURUS Arcturus | 56371 | 2023-060B | ASTRAN | May 1, 2023 | 1432 min, 2.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many MicroGEO satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the MicroGEO bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many MicroGEO satellites are in orbit?
5 MicroGEO objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.
Who builds the MicroGEO bus?
The MicroGEO bus is most commonly built by Astranis.
When did the first MicroGEO satellite launch?
The first cataloged MicroGEO satellite launched in 2023, and the most recent in 2024.