Xingyun Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Xingyun bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by SANJ9. The largest operator on this bus is XYUN. The first launched in 2020, the most recent in 2022.
3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Xingyun launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Xingyun satellites.
| Manufacturer | SANJ9 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 93 kg |
| Dry mass | 85 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Equipment | L-band communication payload, inter-satellite laser communication package |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
XYUN 3
Top countries
CN 3
Xingyun satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIAOTONG VDES Xingyun Jiaotong VDES | 54588 | 2022-164A | XYUN | Dec 7, 2022 | 100 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| XINGYUN-2 02 Xingyun-2 02 xing | 45603 | 2020-028B | XYUN | May 12, 2020 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| XINGYUN-2 01 Xingyun-2 01 xing | 45602 | 2020-028A | XYUN | May 12, 2020 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Xingyun satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Xingyun bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Xingyun satellites are in orbit?
3 Xingyun objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the Xingyun bus?
The Xingyun bus is most commonly built by SANJ9.
When did the first Xingyun satellite launch?
The first cataloged Xingyun satellite launched in 2020, and the most recent in 2022.