San Marco Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The San Marco bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 5 have reentered. Most are built by CRA. The largest operator on this bus is CRS. The first launched in 1964, the most recent in 1988.

0
In orbit
0
Active
5
Total launched
5
Reentered

San Marco launched per year

1 1964: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1965: 0 objects launched 1966: 0 objects launched 1967: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1968: 0 objects launched 1969: 0 objects launched 1970: 0 objects launched 1971: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1972: 0 objects launched 1973: 0 objects launched 1974: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1975: 0 objects launched 1976: 0 objects launched 1977: 0 objects launched 1978: 0 objects launched 1979: 0 objects launched 1980: 0 objects launched 1981: 0 objects launched 1982: 0 objects launched 1983: 0 objects launched 1984: 0 objects launched 1985: 0 objects launched 1986: 0 objects launched 1987: 0 objects launched 1988: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1964 1969 1974 1979 1984
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged San Marco satellites.

Manufacturer CRA
Purpose Atmospheric research
Launch mass 116 kg
Dry mass 116 kg
Length 0.7 m
Diameter 0.7 m
Span 0.7 m
Shape Sphere + 4 Ant
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion None
Design life 1.5 years
Equipment DBI, WATI, IVI, ASSI, EFI

Top operators

CRS 4 ASI 1

Top countries

I 5

San Marco satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
SAN MARCO 5 San Marco 5 19013 1988-026A ASI Mar 25, 1988 88 min, 3.0° Reentered
SAN MARCO 4 (C-2) San Marco 4 07154 1974-009A CRS Feb 18, 1974 88 min, 2.9° Reentered
SAN MARCO 3 San Marco 3 05176 1971-036A CRS Apr 24, 1971 94 min, 3.2° Reentered
SAN MARCO 2 San Marco 2 02761 1967-038A CRS Apr 26, 1967 88 min, 2.9° Reentered
SAN MARCO 1 San Marco 1 00957 1964-084A CRS Dec 15, 1964 88 min, 37.8° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many San Marco satellites are there?

The catalog lists 5 objects built on the San Marco bus. 0 are in orbit and 5 have reentered.

How many San Marco satellites are in orbit?

0 San Marco objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the San Marco bus?

The San Marco bus is most commonly built by CRA.

When did the first San Marco satellite launch?

The first cataloged San Marco satellite launched in 1964, and the most recent in 1988.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.