RED-EYE Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The RED-EYE bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by DARPA2. The largest operator on this bus is DARPA2. The first launched in 2019, the most recent in 2020.
0
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
3
Reentered
RED-EYE launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged RED-EYE satellites.
| Manufacturer | DARPA2 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Experimental |
| Launch mass | 50 kg |
| Dry mass | 50 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 1 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Equipment | ? |
Top operators
DARPA2 3
Top countries
US 3
RED-EYE satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED-EYE 3 (CABERNET) CABERNET | 45809 | 1998-067RN | DARPA2 | Feb 15, 2020 | 87 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| RED-EYE 2 (MERLOT) MERLOT | 45800 | 1998-067RM | DARPA2 | Feb 15, 2020 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| RED-EYE 1 (PINOT) PINOT | 44364 | 1998-067QJ | DARPA2 | May 7, 2019 | 87 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many RED-EYE satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the RED-EYE bus. 0 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.
How many RED-EYE satellites are in orbit?
0 RED-EYE objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the RED-EYE bus?
The RED-EYE bus is most commonly built by DARPA2.
When did the first RED-EYE satellite launch?
The first cataloged RED-EYE satellite launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2020.