MP42 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The MP42 bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 5 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by NANAV. The largest operator on this bus is NSC. The first launched in 2022, the most recent in 2026.
5
In orbit
5
Active
8
Total launched
1
Reentered
MP42 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged MP42 satellites.
| Manufacturer | NANAV |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Satellite deployment |
| Launch mass | 100 kg |
| Dry mass | 100 kg |
| Length | 0.3 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 1.0 m |
| Shape | Box+ 2 pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | Green monopropellant micro-thruster |
| Equipment | CubeSat deployers |
| Typical orbit | 96 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
NSC 3 EXOTR 2 EYCORE 1 NANAV/OQT 1 STCAL 1
Top countries
NOR 3 F 1 FR 1 LT 1 POL 1 SPN 1
MP42 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EYCORE-1 | 69011 | 2026-100AH | EYCORE | May 3, 2026 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPACEVAN-002 | 68424 | 2026-067J | EXOTR | Mar 30, 2026 | 95 min, 97.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARVAKER-2 | 64567 | 2025-135AR | NSC | Jun 23, 2025 | 96 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| ARVAKER-3 | 64566 | 2025-135AQ | NSC | Jun 23, 2025 | 96 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| IOD2_STARTICAL | 64538 | 2025-135L | STCAL | Jun 23, 2025 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| ARVAKER-1 | 63252 | 2025-052AU | NSC | Mar 15, 2025 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| SPACEVAN-001 SpaceVan 1 | 58295 | 2023-174AR | EXOTR | Nov 11, 2023 | 92 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| MP42 MP42 | 52169 | 2022-033N | NANAV/OQT | Apr 1, 2022 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many MP42 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the MP42 bus. 5 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many MP42 satellites are in orbit?
5 MP42 objects are currently in orbit, of which 5 carry an active status.
Who builds the MP42 bus?
The MP42 bus is most commonly built by NANAV.
When did the first MP42 satellite launch?
The first cataloged MP42 satellite launched in 2022, and the most recent in 2026.