Spacebus 100 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 100 bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by DASAO. The largest operator on this bus is ARAB. The first launched in 1985, the most recent in 1992.
6
In orbit
0
Active
6
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 100 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 100 satellites.
| Manufacturer | DASAO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 1419 kg |
| Dry mass | 645 kg |
| Length | 2.3 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 15.4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11 |
| Design life | 10 years |
| Equipment | 10 (+5) Ku-band transponders, 1 Ka-band transponder |
| Typical orbit | 1430 min period, 14° inclination |
Top operators
ARAB 3 DBP 3
Top countries
D 3 I-ARAB 3
Spacebus 100 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLAS-SAT 1 (DFS 3) Kopernikus 3 | 22175 | 1992-066A | DBP | Oct 12, 1992 | 1444 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INSAT-2DT (ARABSAT-1C) Arabsat 1C | 21894 | 1992-010B | ARAB | Feb 26, 1992 | 1459 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DFS 2 Kopernikus 2 | 20706 | 1990-063B | DBP | Jul 24, 1990 | 1446 min, 14.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DFS 1 Kopernikus | 20041 | 1989-041B | DBP | Jun 5, 1989 | 1430 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-1B Arabsat 1B | 15825 | 1985-048C | ARAB | Jun 17, 1985 | 1434 min, 12.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-1A Arabsat 1A | 15560 | 1985-015A | ARAB | Feb 8, 1985 | 1438 min, 11.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 100 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 6 objects built on the Spacebus 100 bus. 6 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 100 satellites are in orbit?
6 Spacebus 100 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 100 bus?
The Spacebus 100 bus is most commonly built by DASAO.
When did the first Spacebus 100 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 100 satellite launched in 1985, and the most recent in 1992.