Spacebus 300 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 300 bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by AESPC. The largest operator on this bus is DBP. The first launched in 1987, the most recent in 1990.
5
In orbit
0
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 300 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 300 satellites.
| Manufacturer | AESPC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 2057 kg |
| Dry mass | 1000 kg |
| Length | 6.2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 19.3 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 8 years |
| Equipment | 5(+1) 230 W Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1452 min period, 15° inclination |
Top operators
DBP 2 FTEL 2 NSAB 1
Top countries
D 2 F 2 S 1
Spacebus 300 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDF 2 TDF 2 | 20705 | 1990-063A | FTEL | Jul 24, 1990 | 1460 min, 15.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TVSAT 2 TV-SAT 2 | 20168 | 1989-062A | DBP | Aug 8, 1989 | 1442 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TELE-X Tele-X | 19919 | 1989-027A | NSAB | Apr 2, 1989 | 1452 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TDF 1 TDF 1 | 19621 | 1988-098A | FTEL | Oct 28, 1988 | 1452 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TVSAT 1 TV-SAT | 18570 | 1987-095A | DBP | Nov 21, 1987 | 1456 min, 11.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 300 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Spacebus 300 bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 300 satellites are in orbit?
5 Spacebus 300 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 300 bus?
The Spacebus 300 bus is most commonly built by AESPC.
When did the first Spacebus 300 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 300 satellite launched in 1987, and the most recent in 1990.