OSC Star 2.4 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The OSC Star 2.4 bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 7 are active. Most are built by OSCD. The largest operator on this bus is OPTS. The first launched in 2006, the most recent in 2010.
10
In orbit
7
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
OSC Star 2.4 launched per year
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Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged OSC Star 2.4 satellites.
| Manufacturer | OSCD |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 2056 kg |
| Dry mass | 1145 kg |
| Length | 4.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.3 m |
| Span | 22.4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | BT-4 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 24 (+8) Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
AU 3 UK 3 US 3 MY 1
OSC Star 2.4 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SES-1 SES-1 | 36516 | 2010-016A | SESSL | Apr 24, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 16 (IS-16) Intelsat IS-16 | 36397 | 2010-006A | INTELU | Feb 12, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| OPTUS D3 Optus D3 | 35756 | 2009-044B | OPTS | Aug 21, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.9° | Active | ◉ |
| MEASAT-3A Measat 3A | 35362 | 2009-032A | MEAS | Jun 21, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NSS-9 NSS 9 | 33749 | 2009-008A | SESSL/SESNS | Feb 12, 2009 | 1436 min, 1.3° | Active | ◉ |
| AMC-21 AMC 21 | 33275 | 2008-038B | SESSL/SESG | Aug 14, 2008 | 1454 min, 3.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HORIZONS-2 Horizons 2 | 32388 | 2007-063B | HORZ | Dec 21, 2007 | 1436 min, 2.7° | Active | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 11 (IS-11) Intelsat IS-11 | 32253 | 2007-044B | INTELD | Oct 5, 2007 | 1454 min, 3.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPTUS D2 Optus D2 | 32252 | 2007-044A | OPTS | Oct 5, 2007 | 1450 min, 2.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OPTUS D1 Optus D1 | 29495 | 2006-043B | OPTS | Oct 13, 2006 | 1436 min, 3.1° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many OSC Star 2.4 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the OSC Star 2.4 bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many OSC Star 2.4 satellites are in orbit?
10 OSC Star 2.4 objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the OSC Star 2.4 bus?
The OSC Star 2.4 bus is most commonly built by OSCD.
When did the first OSC Star 2.4 satellite launch?
The first cataloged OSC Star 2.4 satellite launched in 2006, and the most recent in 2010.