Spacebus 2000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 2000 bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 9 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by AESPC/DASAO. The largest operator on this bus is Eutelsat. The first launched in 1990, the most recent in 1998.
9
In orbit
0
Active
9
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 2000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 2000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | AESPC/DASAO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 1878 kg |
| Dry mass | 921 kg |
| Length | 2.2 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 22.4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 10 years |
| Equipment | 16 (+8) Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1450 min period, 15° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
I-EUT 5 TR 2 AR 1 US 1
Spacebus 2000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC-5 (GE-5) GE 5 | 25516 | 1998-063B | AMCG | Oct 28, 1998 | 1450 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NAHUEL 1A Nahuel 1A | 24714 | 1997-002B | NAHU | Jan 30, 1997 | 1449 min, 12.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TURKSAT 1C Turksat 1C | 23949 | 1996-040B | TURKT | Jul 9, 1996 | 1435 min, 12.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HOT BIRD 1 Hot Bird 1 | 23537 | 1995-016B | EUTEL | Mar 28, 1995 | 1450 min, 13.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TURKSAT 1B Turksat 1B | 23200 | 1994-049B | TURKP | Aug 10, 1994 | 1454 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 2-F4 Eutelsat II F-4 | 22028 | 1992-041B | EUTEL | Jul 9, 1992 | 1453 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 2-F3 Eutelsat II F-3 | 21803 | 1991-083A | EUTEL | Dec 7, 1991 | 1450 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 2-F2 Eutelsat II F-2 | 21056 | 1991-003B | EUTEL | Jan 15, 1991 | 1455 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 2-F1 Eutelsat II F-1 | 20777 | 1990-079B | EUTEL | Aug 30, 1990 | 1449 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 2000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the Spacebus 2000 bus. 9 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 2000 satellites are in orbit?
9 Spacebus 2000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 2000 bus?
The Spacebus 2000 bus is most commonly built by AESPC/DASAO.
When did the first Spacebus 2000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 2000 satellite launched in 1990, and the most recent in 1998.