ST5 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The ST5 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 0 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by GSFC. The largest operator on this bus is NASA. All were launched in 2006.

2
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
1
Reentered

ST5 launched per year

1 2 3 2006: 3 launched, 1 since reentered 2006
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged ST5 satellites.

Manufacturer GSFC
Purpose Technology
Launch mass 25 kg
Dry mass 25 kg
Length 0.5 m
Diameter 0.5 m
Span 1 m
Shape Oct Cyl + Ant
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion Cold Gas Microthrusters
Design life 90 days
Equipment see above
Typical orbit 101 min period, 105° inclination

Top operators

Top countries

US 3

ST5 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
ST5-C ST-5 SC224 28982 2006-008C GSFC Mar 22, 2006 101 min, 105.5° Inactive
ST5-B ST-5 SC094 28981 2006-008B GSFC Mar 22, 2006 88 min, 105.3° Reentered
ST5-A ST-5 SC155 28980 2006-008A GSFC Mar 22, 2006 118 min, 105.5° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many ST5 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the ST5 bus. 2 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.

How many ST5 satellites are in orbit?

2 ST5 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the ST5 bus?

The ST5 bus is most commonly built by GSFC.

When did the first ST5 satellite launch?

The cataloged ST5 satellites all launched in 2006.

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