Spacebus 4000B2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 4000B2 bus accounts for 13 cataloged objects, of which 13 are in orbit and 13 are active. Most are built by THALES. The largest operator on this bus is KTSAT. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2024.
13
In orbit
13
Active
13
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 4000B2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 4000B2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | THALES |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 3500 kg |
| Dry mass | 1500 kg |
| Length | 5 m |
| Diameter | 1.8 m |
| Span | 30 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 14 standard C-band transponders, 26 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
KR 3 EG 2 ID 2 BD 1 F 1 L 1 N 1 TR 1 UK 1
Spacebus 4000B2 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOREASAT 6A Mugunghwa 6A | 61910 | 2024-206A | KTSAT | Nov 11, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| MERAH PUTIH 2 Merah Putih 2 | 58995 | 2024-035A | TELK | Feb 20, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-22 SES-22 | 52933 | 2022-071A | SESSA | Jun 29, 2022 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NILESAT 301 Nilesat 301 | 52817 | 2022-061A | NILE | Jun 8, 2022 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| INMARSAT GX5 Inmarsat GX5 | 44801 | 2019-080B | INMRL | Nov 26, 2019 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| BANGABANDHUSAT-1 Bangabandhu 1 | 43463 | 2018-044A | BCSCL | May 11, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| KOREASAT 5A Mugunghwa 5A | 42984 | 2017-067A | KTSAT | Oct 30, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| KOREASAT 7 Koreasat 7 | 42691 | 2017-023A | KTSAT | May 4, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TELKOM 3S Telkom-3S | 41944 | 2017-007A | TELK | Feb 14, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ATHENA-FIDUS ATHENA-FIDUS | 39509 | 2014-006B | CNES/ASI | Feb 6, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NILESAT 201 Nilesat 201 | 36830 | 2010-037A | NILE | Aug 4, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| THOR 6 Thor 6 | 36033 | 2009-058B | TNOR | Oct 29, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TURKSAT 3A Turksat 3A | 33056 | 2008-030B | TURKS | Jun 12, 2008 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 4000B2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 13 objects built on the Spacebus 4000B2 bus. 13 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 4000B2 satellites are in orbit?
13 Spacebus 4000B2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 13 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 4000B2 bus?
The Spacebus 4000B2 bus is most commonly built by THALES.
When did the first Spacebus 4000B2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 4000B2 satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2024.