YW-5 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The YW-5 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by CAST. The largest operator on this bus is ZLZB. The first launched in 2015, the most recent in 2020.
3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
YW-5 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged YW-5 satellites.
| Manufacturer | CAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 2400 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 8 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | 5 - 8 years |
| Typical orbit | 93 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
ZLZB 2 ZZB 1
Top countries
CN 3
YW-5 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAOFEN DUOMO (GFDM) Gao Fen Duomo Weixing | 45856 | 2020-042A | ZLZB | Jul 3, 2020 | 98 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-11 01 Gao Fen 11-01 | 43585 | 2018-063A | ZLZB | Jul 31, 2018 | 93 min, 97.1° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-8 Gao Fen 8 | 40701 | 2015-030A | ZZB | Jun 26, 2015 | 93 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many YW-5 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the YW-5 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many YW-5 satellites are in orbit?
3 YW-5 objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the YW-5 bus?
The YW-5 bus is most commonly built by CAST.
When did the first YW-5 satellite launch?
The first cataloged YW-5 satellite launched in 2015, and the most recent in 2020.