Mexico Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Mexico is responsible for 20 cataloged objects, of which 16 are in orbit and 7 are active. 18 of those are payloads, with 2 rocket bodies and debris. 4 have reentered. The first launched in 1985, and the most recent in 2026. Its most prolific operator by object count is SAMX.
16
In orbit
7
Active
20
Total cataloged
4
Reentered
Object types
18
Payloads
2
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Mexico satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Mexico objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| SAMX | 3 |
| UPAEP | 2 |
| TELMX | 2 |
| SEDENA | 2 |
| SCT | 2 |
| EUTAM | 2 |
| AEMX | 2 |
| UNAM/SAIUS | 1 |
| UNAM | 1 |
| SKYM/DTVLA | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Mexico satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| HS-601 | 3 |
| HS-376 | 2 |
| Cubesat 3U | 2 |
| Cubesat 1U | 2 |
| BSS-702SP | 2 |
| SSL-1300X | 1 |
| SSL-1300 | 1 |
| Microsat | 1 |
| Geostar-2 | 1 |
| GeoStar 2 | 1 |
| Cubesat 2U | 1 |
| BSS-702HP | 1 |
Mexico satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GXIBA-1 | 67685 | 1998-067YB | Cubesat 1U | UPAEP | Feb 3, 2026 | 92 min, 51.6° | Active | ◉ |
| PAINANI-2 PAINANI-2 | 48928 | 2021-059BB | Cubesat 3U | SEDENA | Jun 30, 2021 | 88 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SAI-1 NANOCONNECT-2 NanoConnect-2/SAI-1 | 47701 | 2021-015C | Cubesat 2U | UNAM/SAIUS | Feb 28, 2021 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| AZTECHSAT-1 AztechSat 1 | 45261 | 1998-067RE | Cubesat 1U | UPAEP | Feb 19, 2020 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| PAINANI 1 PAINANI-1 | 44365 | 2019-037A | Cubesat 3U | SEDENA | Jun 29, 2019 | 88 min, 45.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 117 WEST B EUTELSAT 117 WEST B | 41589 | 2016-038B | BSS-702SP | EUTAM | Jun 15, 2016 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| MORELOS 3 Morelos 3 | 40946 | 2015-056A | BSS-702HP | AEMX | Oct 2, 2015 | 1436 min, 3.2° | Active | ◉ |
| SKY MEXICO-1 Sky Mexico-1 | 40664 | 2015-026B | Geostar-2 | SKYM/DTVLA | May 27, 2015 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 115 WEST B EUTELSAT 115 WEST B | 40425 | 2015-010B | BSS-702SP | EUTAM | Mar 2, 2015 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 117 WEST A Satmex 8 | 39122 | 2013-012A | SSL-1300 | SAMX | Mar 26, 2013 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| MEXSAT 3 Mexsat Bicentenario | 39035 | 2012-075B | GeoStar 2 | AEMX | Dec 19, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 113 WEST A Satmex 6 | 29162 | 2006-020A | SSL-1300X | SAMX | May 27, 2006 | 1455 min, 2.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 115 WEST A Satmex 5 | 25558 | 1998-070A | HS-601 | SAMX | Dec 6, 1998 | 1459 min, 10.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| UNAMSAT-2 (MO-30) MEXICO-OSCAR-30 | 24305 | 1996-052B | Microsat | UNAM | Sep 5, 1996 | 105 min, 82.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SOLIDARIDAD 2 Solidaridad 2 | 23313 | 1994-065A | HS-601 | TELMX | Oct 8, 1994 | 1457 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SOLIDARIDAD 1 Solidaridad 1 | 22911 | 1993-073A | HS-601 | TELMX | Nov 20, 1993 | 1436 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| MORELOS 2 R/B [PAM-D] PAM-D | 16293 | 1985-109F | Star 48 | SCT | Nov 27, 1985 | 605 min, 25.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| MORELOS 2 Morelos 2 | 16274 | 1985-109B | HS-376 | SCT | Nov 27, 1985 | 1446 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| MORELOS 1 R/B [PAM-D] PAM-D | 15832 | 1985-048F | Star 48 | SCT | Jun 17, 1985 | 602 min, 25.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| MORELOS 1 Morelos 1 | 15824 | 1985-048B | HS-376 | SCT | Jun 17, 1985 | 1448 min, 13.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Mexico have in orbit?
16 Mexico objects are currently in orbit, out of 20 ever cataloged. 4 have reentered.
How many Mexico satellites are active?
7 Mexico objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 18 payloads.
When did Mexico's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Mexico object launched in 1985, and the most recent in 2026.