NX-1 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-22.
The NX-1 bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 10 are active. Most are built by DFHZ. The largest operator on this bus is NINGX/CASC. The first launched in 2019, the most recent in 2021.
10
In orbit
10
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
NX-1 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged NX-1 satellites.
| Manufacturer | DFHZ |
|---|---|
| Purpose | RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring |
| Launch mass | 100 kg |
| Dry mass | 100 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 1 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 pan |
| Power | Solar array, batteries |
| Typical orbit | 102 min period, 45° inclination |
Top operators
NINGX/CASC 10
Top countries
CN 10
NX-1 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NINGXIA-1 10 Zhongzi 02 zu 05 xing | 49022 | 2021-064E | NINGX/CASC | Jul 9, 2021 | 102 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 9 Zhongzi 02 zu 04 xing | 49021 | 2021-064D | NINGX/CASC | Jul 9, 2021 | 102 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 8 Zhongzi 02 zu 03 xing | 49020 | 2021-064C | NINGX/CASC | Jul 9, 2021 | 102 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 7 Zhongzi 02 zu 02 xing | 49019 | 2021-064B | NINGX/CASC | Jul 9, 2021 | 102 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 6 Zhongzi 02 zu 01 xing | 49018 | 2021-064A | NINGX/CASC | Jul 9, 2021 | 102 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 5 Ningxia-1 05 xing | 44783 | 2019-076E | NINGX/CASC | Nov 13, 2019 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 4 Ningxia-1 04 xing | 44782 | 2019-076D | NINGX/CASC | Nov 13, 2019 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 3 Ningxia-1 03 xing | 44781 | 2019-076C | NINGX/CASC | Nov 13, 2019 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 2 Ningxia-1 02 xing | 44780 | 2019-076B | NINGX/CASC | Nov 13, 2019 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NINGXIA-1 1 Ningxia-1 01 xing | 44779 | 2019-076A | NINGX/CASC | Nov 13, 2019 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many NX-1 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the NX-1 bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many NX-1 satellites are in orbit?
10 NX-1 objects are currently in orbit, of which 10 carry an active status.
Who builds the NX-1 bus?
The NX-1 bus is most commonly built by DFHZ.
When did the first NX-1 satellite launch?
The first cataloged NX-1 satellite launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2021.