StriX Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The StriX bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 7 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by SYNSP. The largest operator on this bus is SYNSP. The first launched in 2020, the most recent in 2026.
7
In orbit
7
Active
10
Total launched
1
Reentered
StriX launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged StriX satellites.
| Manufacturer | SYNSP |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation, radar |
| Launch mass | 150 kg |
| Dry mass | 150 kg |
| Length | 0.7 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 4.7 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | Approximately 5 years |
| Equipment | X-band Radar |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
SYNSP 9 Synspective Inc. 1
Top countries
J 5 JPN 4 JP 1
StriX satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRIX-8 | 69701 | 2026-146A | SYNSP | Jun 26, 2026 | 96 min, 42.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| STRIX-7 | 69177 | 2026-112A | SYNSP | May 22, 2026 | 96 min, 44.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| STRIX-6 | 68291 | 2026-056A | SYNSP | Mar 20, 2026 | 96 min, 50.3° | Active | ◉ |
| STRIX-5 | 65971 | 2025-229A | SYNSP | Oct 14, 2025 | 96 min, 41.9° | Active | ◉ |
| StriX-2 StriX-2 | 62406 | 2024-248A | Synspective Inc. | Dec 21, 2024 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| STRIX-4 StriX-4 | 60352 | 2024-137A | SYNSP | Aug 2, 2024 | 94 min, 43.0° | Active | ◉ |
| STRIX-3 StriX-3 | 59224 | 2024-047A | SYNSP | Mar 12, 2024 | 95 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| STRIX-1 StriX-1 | 53815 | 2022-113A | SYNSP | Sep 15, 2022 | 93 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| STRIX-BETA StriX-Beta | 51847 | 2022-020A | SYNSP | Feb 28, 2022 | 88 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| STRIX-ALPHA StriX-Alpha | 47253 | 2020-098A | SYNSP | Dec 15, 2020 | 88 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many StriX satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the StriX bus. 7 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many StriX satellites are in orbit?
7 StriX objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the StriX bus?
The StriX bus is most commonly built by SYNSP.
When did the first StriX satellite launch?
The first cataloged StriX satellite launched in 2020, and the most recent in 2026.