Saudisat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-21.
The Saudisat bus accounts for 15 cataloged objects, of which 15 are in orbit and 13 are active. Most are built by KACST. The largest operator on this bus is KACST. The first launched in 2000, the most recent in 2018.
15
In orbit
13
Active
15
Total launched
0
Reentered
Saudisat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Saudisat satellites.
| Manufacturer | KACST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 12 kg |
| Dry mass | 12 kg |
| Length | 0.2 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 0.2 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Equipment | UV LED experiment |
| Typical orbit | 98 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
SA 15
Saudisat satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAUDISAT 5B Saudisat-5B | 43833 | 2018-102C | KACST | Dec 7, 2018 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 5A Saudisat-5A | 43831 | 2018-102A | KACST | Dec 7, 2018 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 4 Saudisat 4 | 40016 | 2014-033G | KACST | Jun 19, 2014 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 4 SaudiComsat-4 | 31127 | 2007-012L | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 3 SaudiComsat-3 | 31125 | 2007-012J | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 5 SaudiComsat-5 | 31124 | 2007-012H | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 6 SaudiComsat-6 | 31121 | 2007-012E | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 7 SaudiComsat-7 | 31119 | 2007-012C | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 3 Saudisat 3 | 31118 | 2007-012B | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 2 SaudiSat-2 | 28371 | 2004-025F | KACST | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 2 SaudiComsat-2 | 28370 | 2004-025E | KACST | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 1 SaudiComsat-1 | 28369 | 2004-025D | KACST | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 1C (SO-50) Saudi-OSCAR-50 | 27607 | 2002-058C | KACST | Dec 20, 2002 | 97 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 1B (SO-42) Saudi-OSCAR-42 | 26549 | 2000-057E | KACST | Sep 26, 2000 | 97 min, 64.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TIUNGSAT-1 (MO-46) Saudi-OSCAR-41 | 26548 | 2000-057D | KACST | Sep 26, 2000 | 96 min, 64.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Saudisat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 15 objects built on the Saudisat bus. 15 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Saudisat satellites are in orbit?
15 Saudisat objects are currently in orbit, of which 13 carry an active status.
Who builds the Saudisat bus?
The Saudisat bus is most commonly built by KACST.
When did the first Saudisat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Saudisat satellite launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2018.