TRS Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The TRS bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 0 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by TRW. The largest operator on this bus is AFSSD. All were launched in 1963.

2
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
1
Reentered

TRS launched per year

1 2 3 1963: 3 launched, 1 since reentered 1963
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged TRS satellites.

Manufacturer TRW
Purpose Experimental
Launch mass 1 kg
Dry mass 1 kg
Length 0.2 m
Diameter 0.2 m
Span 0.2 m
Shape Tetrahedron
Power Solar cells
Propulsion None
Equipment various: see above
Typical orbit 166 min period, 87° inclination

Top operators

AFSSD 3

Top countries

US 3

TRS satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
ERS 9 TRS 9 00635 1963-030B AFSSD Jul 19, 1963 168 min, 88.4° Inactive
ERS 6 TRS 6 00608 1963-014C AFSSD May 9, 1963 166 min, 87.4° Inactive
ERS 5 TRS 5 00579 1963-014B AFSSD May 9, 1963 89 min, 84.2° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many TRS satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the TRS bus. 2 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.

How many TRS satellites are in orbit?

2 TRS objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the TRS bus?

The TRS bus is most commonly built by TRW.

When did the first TRS satellite launch?

The cataloged TRS satellites all launched in 1963.

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