Piesat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Piesat bus accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 12 are in orbit and 12 are active. Most are built by YINHE. The largest operator on this bus is PIESAT. The first launched in 2023, the most recent in 2024.
12
In orbit
12
Active
12
Total launched
0
Reentered
Piesat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Piesat satellites.
| Manufacturer | YINHE |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation and remote sensing |
| Launch mass | 270 kg |
| Dry mass | 270 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | Equipped with solar panels generating sufficient power for the SAR instrument and satellite operations |
| Design life | Designed for a mission duration of at least 10 years |
| Equipment | X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for high-resolution Earth observation |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
PIESAT 3 PIESAT Information Technology Co., Ltd. 1
Top countries
CN 12
Piesat satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIESAT-2 12 PIESAT-2 12 | 62336 | 2024-241D | PIESAT | Dec 16, 2024 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT-2 11 PIESAT-2 11 | 62335 | 2024-241C | PIESAT | Dec 16, 2024 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT-2 10 PIESAT-2 10 | 62334 | 2024-241B | PIESAT | Dec 16, 2024 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT-2 09 Hongtu-1 09 | 62333 | 2024-241A | PIESAT Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Dec 16, 2024 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT D Hebi-6 | 61872 | 2024-203D | PIESAT | Nov 9, 2024 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT C Hebi-5 | 61871 | 2024-203C | PIESAT | Nov 9, 2024 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT B Hebi-4 | 61870 | 2024-203B | PIESAT | Nov 9, 2024 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT A Zhongyuan-2 | 61869 | 2024-203A | PIESAT | Nov 9, 2024 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT D Hebi-3 | 56156 | 2023-047D | PIESAT | Mar 30, 2023 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT C Hebi-2 | 56155 | 2023-047C | PIESAT | Mar 30, 2023 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT B Hebi-1 | 56154 | 2023-047B | PIESAT | Mar 30, 2023 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| PIESAT A Zhongyuan-1 | 56153 | 2023-047A | PIESAT | Mar 30, 2023 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Piesat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 12 objects built on the Piesat bus. 12 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Piesat satellites are in orbit?
12 Piesat objects are currently in orbit, of which 12 carry an active status.
Who builds the Piesat bus?
The Piesat bus is most commonly built by YINHE.
When did the first Piesat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Piesat satellite launched in 2023, and the most recent in 2024.