Spacebus 3000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-22.
The Spacebus 3000 bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by AESPC. The largest operator on this bus is ARAB. The first launched in 1996, the most recent in 1998.
4
In orbit
0
Active
4
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 3000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 3000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | AESPC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 2617 kg |
| Dry mass | 1108 kg |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.3 m |
| Span | 26.3 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 14 years (design) |
| Equipment | 22 C-band transponders, 12 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1448 min period, 11° inclination |
Top operators
ARAB 2 SHINW 1 SINO/EURAS 1
Top countries
I-ARAB 2 CN 1 T 1
Spacebus 3000 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHONGXING-5B Xinnuo 1 | 25404 | 1998-044A | SINO/EURAS | Jul 18, 1998 | 1452 min, 11.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| THAICOM 3 Thaicom 3 | 24768 | 1997-016A | SHINW | Apr 16, 1997 | 1458 min, 13.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-2B Arabsat IIB | 24652 | 1996-063A | ARAB | Nov 13, 1996 | 1448 min, 10.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-2A Arabsat IIA | 23948 | 1996-040A | ARAB | Jul 9, 1996 | 1451 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 3000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 4 objects built on the Spacebus 3000 bus. 4 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 3000 satellites are in orbit?
4 Spacebus 3000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 3000 bus?
The Spacebus 3000 bus is most commonly built by AESPC.
When did the first Spacebus 3000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 3000 satellite launched in 1996, and the most recent in 1998.