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

1 1990: 1 object launched 1991: 0 objects launched 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 0 objects launched 1994: 1 object launched 1995: 1 object launched 1996: 1 object launched 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
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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.

Bus Satellites
HS-376 3
AS7000 1

Hong Kong satellites

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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.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.