Picosat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Picosat bus accounts for 7 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 0 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by AERO. The largest operator on this bus is SCU. The first launched in 2000, the most recent in 2011.
4
In orbit
0
Active
7
Total launched
3
Reentered
Picosat launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Picosat satellites.
| Manufacturer | AERO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Experimental |
| Launch mass | 0.25 kg |
| Dry mass | 0.25 kg |
| Length | 0.025 m |
| Diameter | 0.102 m |
| Span | 0.203 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 99 min period, 100° inclination |
Top operators
SCU 3 AFRL 2 DARPA2 2
Top countries
US 7
Picosat satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSSC-2 PSSC-2 | 37752 | 2011-031B | AFRL | Jul 8, 2011 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| PSSC PSSC 1 | 33445 | 2008-059B | AFRL | Nov 15, 2008 | 87 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| PICOSAT 7 & 8 [TETHERED] Picosat 7 | 26904 | 2000-042C | DARPA2 | Jul 18, 2000 | 88 min, 97.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| PICOSAT 5 JAK | 26093 | 2000-004L | SCU | Jan 27, 2000 | 98 min, 100.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PICOSAT 4 Louise | 26092 | 2000-004K | SCU | Jan 27, 2000 | 99 min, 100.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PICOSAT 3 Thelma | 26091 | 2000-004J | SCU | Jan 27, 2000 | 99 min, 100.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PICOSAT 1 & 2 [TETHERED] Picosat 1 | 26080 | 2000-004H | DARPA2 | Jan 27, 2000 | 99 min, 100.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Picosat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 7 objects built on the Picosat bus. 4 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.
How many Picosat satellites are in orbit?
4 Picosat objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Picosat bus?
The Picosat bus is most commonly built by AERO.
When did the first Picosat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Picosat satellite launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2011.