Hong Kong Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Hong Kong is responsible for 4 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 0 are active. 4 of those are payloads, with 0 rocket bodies and debris. The first launched in 1990, and the most recent in 1996. Its most prolific operator by object count is APT.
4
In orbit
0
Active
4
Total cataloged
0
Reentered
Object types
4
Payloads
0
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Hong Kong satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Hong Kong objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| APT | 2 |
| ASIA | 2 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Hong Kong satellites are built on.
Hong Kong satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APSTAR-1A Apstar 1A | 23943 | 1996-039A | HS-376 | APT | Jul 3, 1996 | 1452 min, 12.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMOS-5I Asiasat 2 | 23723 | 1995-064A | AS7000 | ASIA | Nov 28, 1995 | 1450 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| APSTAR-1 APSTAR 1 | 23185 | 1994-043A | HS-376 | APT | Jul 21, 1994 | 1449 min, 13.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASIASAT 1 Asiasat 1 | 20558 | 1990-030A | HS-376 | ASIA | Apr 7, 1990 | 1451 min, 14.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Hong Kong have in orbit?
4 Hong Kong objects are currently in orbit, out of 4 ever cataloged. 0 have reentered.
How many Hong Kong satellites are active?
0 Hong Kong objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 4 payloads.
When did Hong Kong's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Hong Kong object launched in 1990, and the most recent in 1996.