SW6 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The SW6 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by DFHS. The largest operator on this bus is CNSA. The first launched in 2018, the most recent in 2021.
3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
SW6 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged SW6 satellites.
| Manufacturer | DFHS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 1000 kg |
| Dry mass | 900 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Box+2 pan |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
CNSA 3
Top countries
CN 3
SW6 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIYAN 6 03 (SY-6 03) Shiyan 6-03 | 48157 | 2021-028A | CNSA | Apr 8, 2021 | 105 min, 99.5° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIYAN 6 02 (SY-6 02) Shiyan 6-02 | 45859 | 2020-043A | CNSA | Jul 4, 2020 | 99 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIYAN 6 01 (SY-6 01) Shiyan 6 | 43711 | 2018-094B | CNSA | Nov 19, 2018 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many SW6 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the SW6 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many SW6 satellites are in orbit?
3 SW6 objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the SW6 bus?
The SW6 bus is most commonly built by DFHS.
When did the first SW6 satellite launch?
The first cataloged SW6 satellite launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2021.