Qatar Satellites

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

Qatar is responsible for 2 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 2 are active. 2 of those are payloads, with 0 rocket bodies and debris. The first launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2018. Its most prolific operator by object count is ESHAIL.

2
In orbit
2
Active
2
Total cataloged
0
Reentered

Object types

2
Payloads
0
Other (rocket bodies + debris)

Qatar satellites launched per year

1 2013: 1 object launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 1 object launched 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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Top operators

The organizations responsible for the most Qatar objects.

Operator Objects
ESHAIL 1
ESHAIL/EUTSA 1

Top spacecraft buses

The platforms Qatar satellites are built on.

Bus Satellites
DS-2000 1
LS-1300 1

Qatar satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Bus Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
ES'HAIL 2 Es'hailsat-2 43700 2018-090A DS-2000 ESHAIL Nov 15, 2018 1436 min, 0.0° Active
ES'HAIL 1 Es'hail 39233 2013-044A LS-1300 ESHAIL/EUTSA Aug 29, 2013 1436 min, 0.0° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many satellites does Qatar have in orbit?

2 Qatar objects are currently in orbit, out of 2 ever cataloged. 0 have reentered.

How many Qatar satellites are active?

2 Qatar objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 2 payloads.

When did Qatar's first satellite launch?

The first cataloged Qatar object launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2018.

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