Spacebus 3000B2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 3000B2 bus accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 12 are in orbit and 2 are active. Most are built by ALC. The largest operator on this bus is Eutelsat. The first launched in 1997, the most recent in 2010.
12
In orbit
2
Active
12
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 3000B2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 3000B2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | ALC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 2440 kg |
| Dry mass | 1040 kg |
| Length | 4.6 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Span | 29 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 12 years |
| Equipment | 24 (+10) Ku-band teansponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 7° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
I-EUT 4 D 2 E 2 F 2 I-ARAB 1 S 1
Spacebus 3000B2 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMSATBW-2 COMSATBw-2 | 36582 | 2010-021B | ITBW | May 21, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COMSATBW-1 COMSATBw-1 | 35943 | 2009-054B | ITBW | Sep 30, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 33B Eutelsat W5 | 27554 | 2002-051A | EUTSA | Nov 20, 2002 | 1436 min, 9.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HISPASAT 30W-4 Hispasat 1D | 27528 | 2002-044A | HISP | Sep 18, 2002 | 1456 min, 6.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 12 WEST B Atlantic Bird 2 | 26927 | 2001-042A | EUTSA | Sep 25, 2001 | 1462 min, 6.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 133 WEST A Eurobird 1 | 26719 | 2001-011A | EUTEL | Mar 8, 2001 | 1458 min, 7.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 80A Eutelsat W4 | 26369 | 2000-028A | EUTEL | May 24, 2000 | 1462 min, 8.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HISPASAT 1C Hispasat 1C | 26071 | 2000-007A | HISP | Feb 3, 2000 | 1452 min, 8.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 48C Eutelsat W3 | 25673 | 1999-018A | EUTEL | Apr 12, 1999 | 1463 min, 10.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BADR-3 (ARABSAT-3A) Arabsat 3A | 25638 | 1999-009A | ARAB | Feb 26, 1999 | 1437 min, 12.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT W2 Eutelsat W2 | 25491 | 1998-056A | EUTEL | Oct 5, 1998 | 1451 min, 11.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 5A (SIRIUS 2) Sirius 2 | 25049 | 1997-071A | NSAB | Nov 11, 1997 | 1449 min, 12.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 3000B2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 12 objects built on the Spacebus 3000B2 bus. 12 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 3000B2 satellites are in orbit?
12 Spacebus 3000B2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 3000B2 bus?
The Spacebus 3000B2 bus is most commonly built by ALC.
When did the first Spacebus 3000B2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 3000B2 satellite launched in 1997, and the most recent in 2010.