STRV Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The STRV bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by DERA. The largest operator on this bus is DERA. The first launched in 1994, the most recent in 2000.

3
In orbit
0
Active
4
Total launched
1
Reentered

STRV launched per year

1 2 1994: 2 launched, 1 since reentered 1995: 0 objects launched 1996: 0 objects launched 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 2 objects launched 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged STRV satellites.

Manufacturer DERA
Purpose Technology
Launch mass 95 kg
Dry mass 95 kg
Length 0.5 m
Diameter 0.5 m
Span 0.5 m
Shape Box
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion Xe cold gas thrusters
Typical orbit 419 min period, 7° inclination

Top operators

DERA 2 DRA 2

Top countries

UK 4

STRV satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
STRV 1D STRV 1d 26611 2000-072D DERA Nov 16, 2000 708 min, 7.0° Inactive
STRV 1C STRV 1c 26610 2000-072C DERA Nov 16, 2000 707 min, 7.0° Inactive
STRV 1B STRV 1B 23126 1994-034C DRA Jun 17, 1994 378 min, 6.8° Reentered
STRV 1A STRV 1A 23125 1994-034B DRA Jun 17, 1994 419 min, 7.4° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many STRV satellites are there?

The catalog lists 4 objects built on the STRV bus. 3 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.

How many STRV satellites are in orbit?

3 STRV objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the STRV bus?

The STRV bus is most commonly built by DERA.

When did the first STRV satellite launch?

The first cataloged STRV satellite launched in 1994, and the most recent in 2000.

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