Surveyor Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Surveyor bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 1 are in orbit and 0 are active. 7 have reentered. Most are built by JPL. The largest operator on this bus is NASA. The first launched in 1965, the most recent in 1968.
1
In orbit
0
Active
8
Total launched
7
Reentered
Surveyor launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Surveyor satellites.
| Manufacturer | JPL |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 369 kg |
| Dry mass | 289 kg |
| Length | 2.9 m |
| Diameter | 2.2 m |
| Span | 4.3 m |
| Shape | Truss + 3 Leg |
| Propulsion | TE-364-1 A2 |
Top operators
Top countries
US 8
Surveyor satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURVEYOR 7 Surveyor 7 | 03091 | · | JPL | Jan 7, 1968 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR 6 Surveyor 6 | 03031 | · | JPL | Nov 7, 1967 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR 5 Surveyor 5 | 02937 | · | JPL | Sep 8, 1967 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR 4 Surveyor 4 | 02875 | · | JPL | Jul 14, 1967 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR 3 Surveyor 3 | 02756 | · | JPL | Apr 17, 1967 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR 2 Surveyor 2 | 02425 | · | JPL | Sep 20, 1966 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR 1 Surveyor 1 | 02185 | · | JPL | May 30, 1966 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SURVEYOR MODEL 1 Surveyor D-2 | 01503 | · | JPL | Aug 11, 1965 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Surveyor satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Surveyor bus. 1 are in orbit and 7 have reentered.
How many Surveyor satellites are in orbit?
1 Surveyor objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Surveyor bus?
The Surveyor bus is most commonly built by JPL.
When did the first Surveyor satellite launch?
The first cataloged Surveyor satellite launched in 1965, and the most recent in 1968.