Spacebus 3000B3 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 3000B3 bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 2 are active. Most are built by ALC. The largest operator on this bus is Eutelsat. The first launched in 2001, the most recent in 2008.
8
In orbit
2
Active
8
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 3000B3 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 3000B3 satellites.
| Manufacturer | ALC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 4100 kg |
| Dry mass | 1750 kg |
| Length | 5.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.4 m |
| Span | 22.4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 28 C-band, 16 Ku-band, and 1 X-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 9° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
F 3 BR 2 US 2 TR 1
Spacebus 3000B3 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR ONE C2 Star One C2 | 32768 | 2008-018B | STONE | Apr 18, 2008 | 1436 min, 1.3° | Active | ◉ |
| STAR ONE C1 Star One C1 | 32293 | 2007-056A | STONE | Nov 14, 2007 | 1454 min, 4.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GALAXY 17 (G-17) Galaxy 17 | 31307 | 2007-016B | INTELD | May 4, 2007 | 1436 min, 3.1° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13E Hot Bird 7A | 28946 | 2006-007B | EUTSA | Mar 11, 2006 | 1468 min, 2.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMC-9 (GE-12) AMC 9 | 27820 | 2003-024A | AMCS | Jun 6, 2003 | 1454 min, 8.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 33D Hot Bird 6 | 27499 | 2002-038A | EUTSA | Aug 21, 2002 | 1450 min, 8.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 5 WEST A Stellat 5 | 27460 | 2002-035A | STELLT | Jul 5, 2002 | 1464 min, 6.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TURKSAT 2A Turksat 2A | 26666 | 2001-002A | EURSG/EURSA | Jan 10, 2001 | 1466 min, 9.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 3000B3 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Spacebus 3000B3 bus. 8 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 3000B3 satellites are in orbit?
8 Spacebus 3000B3 objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 3000B3 bus?
The Spacebus 3000B3 bus is most commonly built by ALC.
When did the first Spacebus 3000B3 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 3000B3 satellite launched in 2001, and the most recent in 2008.