SPOT Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The SPOT bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 0 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by MMST. The largest operator on this bus is CNES. The first launched in 1986, the most recent in 2009.
7
In orbit
0
Active
9
Total launched
2
Reentered
SPOT launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged SPOT satellites.
| Manufacturer | MMST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 1900 kg |
| Dry mass | 1750 kg |
| Length | 4.5 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 10 m |
| Shape | Box + Pan |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Propulsion | SPOT AOCS |
| Design life | 3 years (design) |
| Equipment | 2 HRV imager |
| Typical orbit | 96 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
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SPOT satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELIOS 2B Helios IIB | 36124 | 2009-073A | CNES/DGA | Dec 17, 2009 | 87 min, 98.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HELIOS 2A Helios IIA | 28492 | 2004-049A | CNES/DGA | Dec 18, 2004 | 96 min, 98.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPOT 5 SPOT 5 | 27421 | 2002-021A | CNES | May 4, 2002 | 99 min, 98.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPOT 4 SPOT-4 | 25260 | 1998-017A | CNES | Mar 24, 1998 | 99 min, 98.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HELIOS 1A Helios 1A | 23605 | 1995-033A | CNES/DGA | Jul 7, 1995 | 96 min, 98.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ERS-2 ERS-2 | 23560 | 1995-021A | ESA | Apr 21, 1995 | 87 min, 98.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SPOT 3 SPOT 3 | 22823 | 1993-061A | CNES | Sep 26, 1993 | 101 min, 98.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPOT 2 SPOT 2 | 20436 | 1990-005A | CNES | Jan 22, 1990 | 98 min, 98.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPOT 1 SPOT 1 | 16613 | 1986-019A | CNES | Feb 22, 1986 | 98 min, 98.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many SPOT satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the SPOT bus. 7 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.
How many SPOT satellites are in orbit?
7 SPOT objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the SPOT bus?
The SPOT bus is most commonly built by MMST.
When did the first SPOT satellite launch?
The first cataloged SPOT satellite launched in 1986, and the most recent in 2009.