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

1 2 1987: 1 object launched 1988: 1 object launched 1989: 2 objects launched 1990: 1 object launched 1987 1988 1989 1990
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

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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.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.