Tubsat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Tubsat bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 2 are active. Most are built by LAPAN. The largest operator on this bus is LAPAN. The first launched in 1991, the most recent in 2016.
3
In orbit
2
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Tubsat launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Tubsat satellites.
| Manufacturer | LAPAN |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication, earth observation, traffic monitoring |
| Launch mass | 120 kg |
| Dry mass | 120 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | 1 year (design) |
| Equipment | 1 x 3CCD Color-Camera with 6 m GSD, 1 CCD Color-Camera with 200 m GSD |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
LAPAN 2 TUB 1
Top countries
ID 2 D 1
Tubsat satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many Tubsat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Tubsat bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Tubsat satellites are in orbit?
3 Tubsat objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the Tubsat bus?
The Tubsat bus is most commonly built by LAPAN.
When did the first Tubsat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Tubsat satellite launched in 1991, and the most recent in 2016.