Rwanda Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Rwanda 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 2019, and the most recent in 2024. Its most prolific operator by object count is ESPRW.
0
In orbit
0
Active
2
Total cataloged
2
Reentered
Object types
2
Payloads
0
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Rwanda satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Rwanda objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| ESPRW | 1 |
| RWMTI/ARKE | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Rwanda satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Cubesat 3U | 1 |
| E-Space | 1 |
Rwanda satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTOSAT-1 Protosat-1 | 61793 | 2024-201B | E-Space | ESPRW | Nov 5, 2024 | 94 min, 43.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| RWASAT-1 RWASAT-1 | 44790 | 1998-067QV | Cubesat 3U | RWMTI/ARKE | Nov 20, 2019 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Rwanda have in orbit?
0 Rwanda objects are currently in orbit, out of 2 ever cataloged. 2 have reentered.
How many Rwanda satellites are active?
0 Rwanda objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 2 payloads.
When did Rwanda's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Rwanda object launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2024.