Kenya Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Kenya is responsible for 2 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 2 of those are payloads, with 0 rocket bodies and debris. 2 have reentered. The first launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2023. Its most prolific operator by object count is KESA/SAYARI.
0
In orbit
0
Active
2
Total cataloged
2
Reentered
Object types
2
Payloads
0
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Kenya satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Kenya objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| KESA/SAYARI | 1 |
| NAIR | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Kenya satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Cubesat 1U | 1 |
| Cubesat 3U | 1 |
Kenya satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAIFA-1 Taifa-1 | 56208 | 2023-054AG | Cubesat 3U | KESA/SAYARI | Apr 15, 2023 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| 1KUNS-PF 1KUNS-PF | 43466 | 1998-067NP | Cubesat 1U | NAIR | May 11, 2018 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Kenya have in orbit?
0 Kenya objects are currently in orbit, out of 2 ever cataloged. 2 have reentered.
How many Kenya satellites are active?
0 Kenya objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 2 payloads.
When did Kenya's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Kenya object launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2023.