SSB-2 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The SSB-2 bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by ISAC. The largest operator on this bus is Indian Space Research Organisation. The first launched in 2013, the most recent in 2019.

4
In orbit
4
Active
4
Total launched
0
Reentered

SSB-2 launched per year

1 2013: 1 object launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 1 object launched 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 1 object launched 2019: 1 object launched 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged SSB-2 satellites.

Manufacturer ISAC
Purpose Earth Science
Launch mass 370 kg
Dry mass 350 kg
Length 2.2 m
Diameter 1 m
Span 4 m
Shape Box + 2 pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Propulsion AOCS
Design life 5 years
Equipment ALTIKA, ARGOS-3
Typical orbit 97 min period, 98° inclination

Top operators

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IN 4

SSB-2 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
EMISAT EMISAT 44078 2019-018A ISRO Apr 1, 2019 100 min, 98.5° Active
HYSIS HySIS 43719 2018-096A ISRO Nov 29, 2018 97 min, 98.0° Active
SCATSAT 1 ScatSat 41790 2016-059H ISRO Sep 26, 2016 97 min, 98.1° Active
SARAL SARAL 39086 2013-009A ISRO/CNES Feb 25, 2013 100 min, 98.6° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many SSB-2 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 4 objects built on the SSB-2 bus. 4 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many SSB-2 satellites are in orbit?

4 SSB-2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.

Who builds the SSB-2 bus?

The SSB-2 bus is most commonly built by ISAC.

When did the first SSB-2 satellite launch?

The first cataloged SSB-2 satellite launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2019.

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