SAST-3000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The SAST-3000 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by SAST. The largest operator on this bus is SAST. The first launched in 2022, the most recent in 2024.
3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
SAST-3000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged SAST-3000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | SAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 1500 kg |
| Dry mass | 1300 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Typical orbit | 102 min period, 99° inclination |
Top operators
SAST 2 NSMC 1
Top countries
CN 3
SAST-3000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUNHAI-3 02 Yunhai-3 02 | 59343 | 2024-058A | SAST | Mar 26, 2024 | 102 min, 98.8° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3G Feng Yun 3G | 56232 | 2023-055A | NSMC | Apr 16, 2023 | 93 min, 50.0° | Active | ◉ |
| YUNHAI-3 01 Yunhai-3 | 54235 | 2022-151A | SAST | Nov 11, 2022 | 102 min, 98.8° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many SAST-3000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the SAST-3000 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many SAST-3000 satellites are in orbit?
3 SAST-3000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the SAST-3000 bus?
The SAST-3000 bus is most commonly built by SAST.
When did the first SAST-3000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged SAST-3000 satellite launched in 2022, and the most recent in 2024.