SN-100A Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The SN-100A bus accounts for 18 cataloged objects, of which 17 are in orbit and 8 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by SNVL. The largest operator on this bus is Orbcomm. The first launched in 2012, the most recent in 2015.
17
In orbit
8
Active
18
Total launched
1
Reentered
SN-100A launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged SN-100A satellites.
| Manufacturer | SNVL |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication M2M/IoT, traffic monitoring |
| Launch mass | 172 kg |
| Dry mass | 158 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 13 m |
| Shape | Box+pan+ant |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Design life | 5+ years |
| Equipment | Orbcomm payload, AIS-receiver |
| Typical orbit | 99 min period, 47° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
US 18
SN-100A satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORBCOMM FM116 Orbcomm FM116 | 41189 | 2015-081L | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM117 Orbcomm FM117 | 41188 | 2015-081K | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM108 Orbcomm FM108 | 41187 | 2015-081J | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM115 Orbcomm FM115 | 41186 | 2015-081H | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 98 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM113 Orbcomm FM113 | 41185 | 2015-081G | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM112 Orbcomm FM112 | 41184 | 2015-081F | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM118 Orbcomm FM118 | 41183 | 2015-081E | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM110 Orbcomm FM110 | 41182 | 2015-081D | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM105 Orbcomm FM105 | 41181 | 2015-081C | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 100 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM119 Orbcomm FM119 | 41180 | 2015-081B | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM114 Orbcomm FM114 | 41179 | 2015-081A | ORBC | Dec 22, 2015 | 99 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM103 Orbcomm FM103 | 40091 | 2014-040F | ORBC | Jul 14, 2014 | 99 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM104 Orbcomm FM104 | 40090 | 2014-040E | ORBC | Jul 14, 2014 | 99 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM111 Orbcomm FM111 | 40089 | 2014-040D | ORBC | Jul 14, 2014 | 97 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM106 Orbcomm FM106 | 40088 | 2014-040C | ORBC | Jul 14, 2014 | 98 min, 47.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM107 Orbcomm FM107 | 40087 | 2014-040B | ORBC | Jul 14, 2014 | 99 min, 47.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM FM109 Orbcomm FM109 | 40086 | 2014-040A | ORBC | Jul 14, 2014 | 99 min, 47.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ORBCOMM OG2 Orbcomm OG2-1 | 38847 | 2012-054B | ORBC | Oct 8, 2012 | 88 min, 51.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many SN-100A satellites are there?
The catalog lists 18 objects built on the SN-100A bus. 17 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many SN-100A satellites are in orbit?
17 SN-100A objects are currently in orbit, of which 8 carry an active status.
Who builds the SN-100A bus?
The SN-100A bus is most commonly built by SNVL.
When did the first SN-100A satellite launch?
The first cataloged SN-100A satellite launched in 2012, and the most recent in 2015.