Arabsat Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Arabsat is responsible for 15 cataloged objects, of which 15 are in orbit and 7 are active. 14 of those are payloads, with 1 rocket bodies and debris. The first launched in 1985, and the most recent in 2023. Its most prolific operator by object count is ARAB. Arabsat is an international organization rather than a sovereign state.
15
In orbit
7
Active
15
Total cataloged
0
Reentered
Object types
14
Payloads
1
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Arabsat satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Arabsat objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| ARAB | 14 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Arabsat satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Eurostar 3000 | 3 |
| Spacebus 100 | 3 |
| Eurostar 2000+ | 2 |
| Spacebus 3000 | 2 |
| A2100 | 1 |
| Eurostar 3000LS | 1 |
| Eurostar Neo | 1 |
| Spacebus 3000B2 | 1 |
Arabsat satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARABSAT-7B (BADR-8) Badr 8 | 56757 | 2023-075A | Eurostar Neo | ARAB | May 27, 2023 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-6A Arabsat 6A | 44186 | 2019-021A | A2100 | ARAB | Apr 11, 2019 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| BADR-7 (ARABSAT-6B) Badr 7 | 41029 | 2015-065B | Eurostar 3000LS | ARAB | Nov 10, 2015 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-5C Arabsat 5C | 37810 | 2011-049B | Eurostar 3000 | ARAB | Sep 21, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-5A Arabsat 5A | 36745 | 2010-032B | Eurostar 3000 | ARAB | Jun 26, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| BADR-5 Badr 5 | 36592 | 2010-025A | Eurostar 3000 | ARAB | Jun 3, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| BADR-6 Badr 6 | 33154 | 2008-034B | Eurostar 2000+ | ARAB | Jul 7, 2008 | 1458 min, 3.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BADR-4 Badr 4 | 29526 | 2006-051A | Eurostar 2000+ | ARAB | Nov 8, 2006 | 1436 min, 2.1° | Active | ◉ |
| BADR-3 (ARABSAT-3A) Arabsat 3A | 25638 | 1999-009A | Spacebus 3000B2 | ARAB | Feb 26, 1999 | 1437 min, 12.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-2B Arabsat IIB | 24652 | 1996-063A | Spacebus 3000 | ARAB | Nov 13, 1996 | 1448 min, 10.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-2A Arabsat IIA | 23948 | 1996-040A | Spacebus 3000 | ARAB | Jul 9, 1996 | 1451 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INSAT-2DT (ARABSAT-1C) Arabsat 1C | 21894 | 1992-010B | Spacebus 100 | ARAB | Feb 26, 1992 | 1459 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-1B R/B [PAM-D] PAM-D | 15836 | 1985-048G | Star 48 | ARAB | Jun 17, 1985 | 593 min, 27.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-1B Arabsat 1B | 15825 | 1985-048C | Spacebus 100 | ARAB | Jun 17, 1985 | 1434 min, 12.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ARABSAT-1A Arabsat 1A | 15560 | 1985-015A | Spacebus 100 | ARAB | Feb 8, 1985 | 1438 min, 11.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Arabsat have in orbit?
15 Arabsat objects are currently in orbit, out of 15 ever cataloged. 0 have reentered.
How many Arabsat satellites are active?
7 Arabsat objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 14 payloads.
When did Arabsat's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Arabsat object launched in 1985, and the most recent in 2023.