WSF Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The WSF bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 1 are in orbit and 1 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by SIIC. The largest operator on this bus is SIIC. The first launched in 1995, the most recent in 2024.

1
In orbit
1
Active
3
Total launched
2
Reentered

WSF launched per year

1 1995: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1996: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 0 objects launched 2003: 0 objects launched 2004: 0 objects launched 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 0 objects launched 2007: 0 objects launched 2008: 0 objects launched 2009: 0 objects launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 0 objects launched 2019: 0 objects launched 2020: 0 objects launched 2021: 0 objects launched 2022: 0 objects launched 2023: 0 objects launched 2024: 1 object launched 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged WSF satellites.

Manufacturer SIIC
Purpose Material research, retrievable
Launch mass 1200 kg
Dry mass 1200 kg
Length 1.8 m
Diameter 3.6 m
Span 3.6 m
Shape Disk
Power Batteries
Propulsion ?
Design life 2 days
Typical orbit 101 min period, 99° inclination

Top operators

SIIC 2 SFSSC 1

Top countries

US 3

WSF satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
WSF-M WSF-M SV1 59481 2024-070A SFSSC Apr 11, 2024 101 min, 98.7° Active
WSF 3 Wake Shield Facility 24662 1996-065C SIIC Nov 19, 1996 92 min, 28.5° Reentered
WSF 2 Wake Shield Facility 23669 1995-048C SIIC Sep 7, 1995 93 min, 28.5° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many WSF satellites are there?

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

How many WSF satellites are in orbit?

1 WSF objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.

Who builds the WSF bus?

The WSF bus is most commonly built by SIIC.

When did the first WSF satellite launch?

The first cataloged WSF satellite launched in 1995, and the most recent in 2024.

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