Spacebus 4000C4 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Spacebus 4000C4 bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by THALES. The largest operator on this bus is Eutelsat. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2017.

6
In orbit
4
Active
6
Total launched
0
Reentered

Spacebus 4000C4 launched per year

1 2 2008: 1 object launched 2009: 2 objects launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 1 object launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 2 objects launched 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Spacebus 4000C4 satellites.

Manufacturer THALES
Purpose Communication
Launch mass 5625 kg
Dry mass 2500 kg
Length 5.5 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 37 m
Shape Box + 2 panels
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Propulsion S400
Design life 15 years
Equipment 24 C-band transponders, 24 Ku-band transponders
Typical orbit 1436 min period, 0° inclination

Top operators

Eutelsat 3 CIEL 1 HELSAR 1 TELB2 1

Top countries

F 3 BR 1 CA 1 GR 1

Spacebus 4000C4 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
HELLAS-SAT 3 Hellas Sat 3-Inmarsat S EAN 42814 2017-040A HELSAR Jun 28, 2017 1436 min, 0.1° Active
SGDC SGDC 42692 2017-023B TELB2 May 4, 2017 1436 min, 0.0° Active
EUTELSAT 8 WEST B EUTELSAT 8 WEST B 40875 2015-039B EUTSA Aug 20, 2015 1436 min, 0.1° Active
EUTELSAT 36B Eutelsat W7 36101 2009-065A EUTSA Nov 24, 2009 1436 min, 0.6° Active
EUTELSAT 10A Eutelsat W2A 34710 2009-016A EUTSA Apr 3, 2009 1468 min, 3.1° Inactive
CIEL-2 Ciel 2 33453 2008-063A CIEL Dec 10, 2008 1454 min, 2.9° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many Spacebus 4000C4 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 6 objects built on the Spacebus 4000C4 bus. 6 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many Spacebus 4000C4 satellites are in orbit?

6 Spacebus 4000C4 objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.

Who builds the Spacebus 4000C4 bus?

The Spacebus 4000C4 bus is most commonly built by THALES.

When did the first Spacebus 4000C4 satellite launch?

The first cataloged Spacebus 4000C4 satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2017.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.