Spacebus 4000C2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Spacebus 4000C2 bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by THALES. The largest operator on this bus is APT. The first launched in 2005, the most recent in 2015.
5
In orbit
3
Active
5
Total launched
0
Reentered
Spacebus 4000C2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 4000C2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | THALES |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 5054 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 5 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Span | 30 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 28 C-band transponders, 28 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
APT 2 CHISA 1 CHISAE 1 SSIM/TMTEL 1
Top countries
CN 2 HK 2 MC 1
Spacebus 4000C2 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKMENALEM52E/MONACOSAT TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT | 40617 | 2015-023A | SSIM/TMTEL | Apr 27, 2015 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-12 Zhongxing 12 | 39017 | 2012-067A | CHISAE | Nov 27, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| APSTAR-7 Apstar 7 | 38107 | 2012-013A | APT | Mar 31, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-6B Zhongxing 6B | 31800 | 2007-031A | CHISA | Jul 5, 2007 | 1454 min, 2.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| APSTAR-6 Apstar 6 | 28638 | 2005-012A | APT | Apr 12, 2005 | 1461 min, 7.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spacebus 4000C2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Spacebus 4000C2 bus. 5 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Spacebus 4000C2 satellites are in orbit?
5 Spacebus 4000C2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the Spacebus 4000C2 bus?
The Spacebus 4000C2 bus is most commonly built by THALES.
When did the first Spacebus 4000C2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Spacebus 4000C2 satellite launched in 2005, and the most recent in 2015.