Rosetta Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Rosetta bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 1 are active. Most are built by EADSB. The largest operator on this bus is European Space Agency. The first launched in 2003, the most recent in 2005.
3
In orbit
1
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Rosetta launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Rosetta satellites.
| Manufacturer | EADSB |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Comet orbiter and lander (Mars and Asteroid fly-by) |
| Launch mass | 1117 kg |
| Dry mass | 1295 kg |
| Length | 1.5 m |
| Diameter | 1.8 m |
| Span | 32 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400-12 |
| Design life | 12 years |
| Equipment | OSIRIS, ALICE, VIRTIS, MIRO, ROSINA, COSIMA, MIDAS, CONSERT, GIADA, RPC, RSI, Rosetta Lander |
| Typical orbit | 88 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
I-ESA 3
Rosetta satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENUS EXPRESS Venus Express | 28901 | 2005-045A | ESA | Nov 9, 2005 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| ROSETTA Rosetta | 28169 | 2004-006A | ESA | Mar 2, 2004 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| MARS EXPRESS Mars Express | 27816 | 2003-022A | ESA | Jun 2, 2003 | 88 min, 51.8° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Rosetta satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Rosetta bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Rosetta satellites are in orbit?
3 Rosetta objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.
Who builds the Rosetta bus?
The Rosetta bus is most commonly built by EADSB.
When did the first Rosetta satellite launch?
The first cataloged Rosetta satellite launched in 2003, and the most recent in 2005.