SSTL-42 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The SSTL-42 bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 1 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by SSTLA. The largest operator on this bus is ASTSC/SSTLA. The first launched in 2018, the most recent in 2026.
2
In orbit
1
Active
4
Total launched
2
Reentered
SSTL-42 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged SSTL-42 satellites.
| Manufacturer | SSTLA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 100 kg |
| Dry mass | 100 kg |
| Length | 0.7 m |
| Diameter | 0.7 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Equipment | Ka-band payload |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
ASTSC/SSTLA 1 SSTL 1 SSTLA 1 TCANL 1
Top countries
UK 2 CA 1 J 1
SSTL-42 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARBSAR | 67397 | 2026-004AL | SSTL | Jan 11, 2026 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| ELSA-D CLIENT ELSA-d Client | 51288 | 2021-022AQ | ASTSC/SSTLA | Mar 22, 2021 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| REMOVEDEBRIS RemoveDebris | 43510 | 1998-067NT | SSTLA | Apr 5, 2018 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| LEO 1 (LEO VANTAGE 1) LEO Vantage 1 | 43113 | 2018-004C | TCANL | Jan 12, 2018 | 98 min, 99.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many SSTL-42 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 4 objects built on the SSTL-42 bus. 2 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.
How many SSTL-42 satellites are in orbit?
2 SSTL-42 objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.
Who builds the SSTL-42 bus?
The SSTL-42 bus is most commonly built by SSTLA.
When did the first SSTL-42 satellite launch?
The first cataloged SSTL-42 satellite launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2026.