Pelican Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Pelican bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 6 are active. Most are built by PLAN. The largest operator on this bus is Planet Labs. The first launched in 2023, the most recent in 2026.
6
In orbit
6
Active
9
Total launched
0
Reentered
Pelican launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Pelican satellites.
| Manufacturer | PLAN |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth Observation |
| Launch mass | 160 kg |
| Dry mass | 146 kg |
| Length | 2.3 m |
| Diameter | 0.6 m |
| Span | 3.0 m |
| Shape | Box+2 pan |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | Xe AOCS |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
Planet Labs 8 FVM 1
Top countries
US 9
Pelican satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PELICAN-9 3010 | 69019 | 2026-100AR | PLAN | May 3, 2026 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EDDA-1 300F Pelican 8 | 69018 | 2026-100AQ | FVM | May 3, 2026 | 94 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PELICAN-7 300E | 69017 | 2026-100AP | PLAN | May 3, 2026 | 94 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PELICAN-6 300D | 66703 | 2025-276AP | PLAN | Nov 28, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| PELICAN-5 300C | 66667 | 2025-276B | PLAN | Nov 28, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| PELICAN-4 300B | 65316 | 2025-188B | PLAN | Aug 26, 2025 | 93 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| PELICAN-3 300A | 65315 | 2025-188A | PLAN | Aug 26, 2025 | 93 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| Pelican 2 Pelican 2 | 62640 | 2025-009AH | PLAN | Jan 14, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| PELICAN-1 Pelican 1 | 58296 | 2023-174AS | PLAN | Nov 11, 2023 | 92 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Pelican satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the Pelican bus. 6 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Pelican satellites are in orbit?
6 Pelican objects are currently in orbit, of which 6 carry an active status.
Who builds the Pelican bus?
The Pelican bus is most commonly built by PLAN.
When did the first Pelican satellite launch?
The first cataloged Pelican satellite launched in 2023, and the most recent in 2026.