Sequoia Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Sequoia bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 9 have reentered. Most are built by CAPSP. The largest operator on this bus is CAPSP. The first launched in 2020, the most recent in 2023.
0
In orbit
0
Active
9
Total launched
9
Reentered
Sequoia launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Sequoia satellites.
| Manufacturer | CAPSP |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation, radar |
| Launch mass | 112 kg |
| Dry mass | 90 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.3 m |
| Span | 3.5 m |
| Shape | Box+ pan + Dish+boom |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Equipment | X-band SAR |
Top operators
CAPSP 9
Top countries
US 9
Sequoia satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPELLA-9-WHITNEY Capella 9 | 55910 | 2023-035C | CAPSP | Mar 16, 2023 | 88 min, 44.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-10-WHITNEY Capella 10 | 55909 | 2023-035B | CAPSP | Mar 16, 2023 | 88 min, 44.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-7-WHITNEY Capella 7 | 51072 | 2022-002CS | CAPSP | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-8-WHITNEY Capella 8 | 51071 | 2022-002CR | CAPSP | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-5-WHITNEY Capella 5 | 48913 | 2021-059AL | CAPSP | Jun 30, 2021 | 88 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-6-WHITNEY Capella 6 | 48605 | 2021-041BE | CAPSP | May 15, 2021 | 88 min, 53.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-3-WHITNEY Capella 3 | 47489 | 2021-006CE | CAPSP | Jan 24, 2021 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-4-WHITNEY Capella 4 | 47481 | 2021-006BW | CAPSP | Jan 24, 2021 | 87 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-2-SEQUOIA Sequoia | 46269 | 2020-060B | CAPSP | Aug 31, 2020 | 89 min, 45.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Sequoia satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the Sequoia bus. 0 are in orbit and 9 have reentered.
How many Sequoia satellites are in orbit?
0 Sequoia objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Sequoia bus?
The Sequoia bus is most commonly built by CAPSP.
When did the first Sequoia satellite launch?
The first cataloged Sequoia satellite launched in 2020, and the most recent in 2023.