POEM Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-22.
The POEM bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 1 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by ISAC. The largest operator on this bus is Indian Space Research Organisation. The first launched in 2022, the most recent in 2024.
2
In orbit
1
Active
4
Total launched
2
Reentered
POEM launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged POEM satellites.
| Manufacturer | ISAC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 50 kg |
| Dry mass | 50 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.3 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Design life | Designed for an extended mission duration of up to three months to conduct in-orbit microgravity experiments. |
| Equipment | 6 hosted experiments |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 10° inclination |
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POEM satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POEM-4 PSLV Orbital Experiment Module-4 | 62461 | 2024-253C | ISRO | Dec 30, 2024 | 88 min, 55.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| POEM-3 POEM-3 | 58695 | 2024-001B | ISRO | Jan 1, 2024 | 90 min, 9.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| POEM-2 POEM-2 | 56308 | 2023-057A | ISRO | Apr 22, 2023 | 96 min, 9.9° | Active | ◉ |
| POEM POEM | 52939 | 2022-072E | ISRO | Jun 30, 2022 | 94 min, 10.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many POEM satellites are there?
The catalog lists 4 objects built on the POEM bus. 2 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.
How many POEM satellites are in orbit?
2 POEM objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.
Who builds the POEM bus?
The POEM bus is most commonly built by ISAC.
When did the first POEM satellite launch?
The first cataloged POEM satellite launched in 2022, and the most recent in 2024.