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
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
Top countries
F 3 BR 1 CA 1 GR 1
Spacebus 4000C4 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| 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.