YAM Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The YAM bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 4 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by LEOSTL. The largest operator on this bus is LOFT. The first launched in 2021, the most recent in 2024.
4
In orbit
4
Active
5
Total launched
1
Reentered
YAM launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged YAM satellites.
| Manufacturer | LEOSTL |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 80 kg |
| Dry mass | 80 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 1 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Equipment | see above |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
LOFT 5
Top countries
US 5
YAM satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAM-7 YAM-7 | 60504 | 2024-149AN | LOFT | Aug 16, 2024 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| YAM-6 YAM-6 | 59126 | 2024-043AE | LOFT | Mar 4, 2024 | 94 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| YAM-5 YAM-5 | 55076 | 2023-001BV | LOFT | Jan 3, 2023 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| YAM-3 YAM-3 | 48915 | 2021-059AN | LOFT | Jun 30, 2021 | 93 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| YAM-2 YAM-2 | 48911 | 2021-059AJ | LOFT | Jun 30, 2021 | 87 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many YAM satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the YAM bus. 4 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many YAM satellites are in orbit?
4 YAM objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.
Who builds the YAM bus?
The YAM bus is most commonly built by LEOSTL.
When did the first YAM satellite launch?
The first cataloged YAM satellite launched in 2021, and the most recent in 2024.