OSC Star 2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The OSC Star 2 bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 9 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by OSCD. The largest operator on this bus is PAN. The first launched in 2002, the most recent in 2012.
9
In orbit
4
Active
9
Total launched
0
Reentered
OSC Star 2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged OSC Star 2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | OSCD |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 3200 kg |
| Dry mass | 1440 kg |
| Length | 3.3 m |
| Diameter | 2.3 m |
| Span | 12.6 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | IHI LAE |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 20-24 C-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
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OSC Star 2 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTELSAT 23 (IS-23) Intelsat IS-23 | 38867 | 2012-057A | INTELU | Oct 14, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 18 (IS-18) Intelsat IS-18 | 37834 | 2011-056A | INTELU | Oct 5, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 15 (IS-15) Intelsat IS-15 | 36106 | 2009-067A | INTELD | Nov 30, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| THOR 5 Thor 2R | 32487 | 2008-006A | TNOR | Feb 11, 2008 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| TELKOM 2 Telkom 2 | 28902 | 2005-046A | TELK | Nov 16, 2005 | 1452 min, 4.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 15 (G-15) Galaxy 15 | 28884 | 2005-041A | PAN | Oct 13, 2005 | 1455 min, 3.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 14 (G-14) Galaxy 14 | 28790 | 2005-030A | PAN | Aug 13, 2005 | 1456 min, 5.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 12 (G-12) Galaxy 12 | 27715 | 2003-013B | PAN | Apr 9, 2003 | 1455 min, 7.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| N-STAR C N-Star c | 27461 | 2002-035B | NTTDM | Jul 5, 2002 | 1455 min, 11.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many OSC Star 2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the OSC Star 2 bus. 9 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many OSC Star 2 satellites are in orbit?
9 OSC Star 2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.
Who builds the OSC Star 2 bus?
The OSC Star 2 bus is most commonly built by OSCD.
When did the first OSC Star 2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged OSC Star 2 satellite launched in 2002, and the most recent in 2012.