Kuwait Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Kuwait is responsible for 2 cataloged objects, of which 1 are in orbit and 1 are active. 2 of those are payloads, with 0 rocket bodies and debris. 1 have reentered. The first launched in 2021, and the most recent in 2023. Its most prolific operator by object count is KWU.
1
In orbit
1
Active
2
Total cataloged
1
Reentered
Object types
2
Payloads
0
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Kuwait satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Kuwait objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| KWU | 1 |
| ORBSKW | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Kuwait satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Cubesat 1U | 1 |
| Cubesat 2U | 1 |
Kuwait satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUWAITSAT-1 KuwaitSat-1 | 55103 | 2023-001CY | Cubesat 2U | KWU | Jan 3, 2023 | 93 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| QMR-KWT QMR-KWT | 48943 | 2021-059BS | Cubesat 1U | ORBSKW | Jun 30, 2021 | 87 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Kuwait have in orbit?
1 Kuwait objects are currently in orbit, out of 2 ever cataloged. 1 have reentered.
How many Kuwait satellites are active?
1 Kuwait objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 2 payloads.
When did Kuwait's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Kuwait object launched in 2021, and the most recent in 2023.