Star-2.3 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Star-2.3 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by OATKD. The largest operator on this bus is THAIC. The first launched in 2014, the most recent in 2018.

3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered

Star-2.3 launched per year

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

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Star-2.3 satellites.

Manufacturer OATKD
Purpose Communication
Launch mass 3016 kg
Dry mass 2500 kg
Length 5 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 18 m
Shape Box+ 2 pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Propulsion IHI BT-4
Design life 15 years
Equipment 24 C-band, 9 Ku-band transponders
Typical orbit 1436 min period, 0° inclination

Top operators

THAIC 2 YAHBR 1

Top countries

T 2 BR 1

Star-2.3 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
AL YAH 3 Al Yah 3 43174 2018-012A YAHBR Jan 25, 2018 1436 min, 1.6° Active
THAICOM 8 Thaicom 8 41552 2016-031A THAIC May 27, 2016 1436 min, 0.1° Active
THAICOM 6 Thaicom 6 39500 2014-002A THAIC Jan 6, 2014 1436 min, 0.1° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many Star-2.3 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Star-2.3 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many Star-2.3 satellites are in orbit?

3 Star-2.3 objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.

Who builds the Star-2.3 bus?

The Star-2.3 bus is most commonly built by OATKD.

When did the first Star-2.3 satellite launch?

The first cataloged Star-2.3 satellite launched in 2014, and the most recent in 2018.

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