Saudi Arabia Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Saudi Arabia is responsible for 18 cataloged objects, of which 16 are in orbit and 13 are active. 16 of those are payloads, with 2 rocket bodies and debris. 1 have reentered. The first launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2026. Its most prolific operator by object count is KACST.
16
In orbit
13
Active
18
Total cataloged
1
Reentered
Object types
16
Payloads
2
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Saudi Arabia satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Saudi Arabia objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| KACST | 15 |
| SAUDSA | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Saudi Arabia satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Saudisat | 15 |
| Cubesat 12U | 1 |
Saudi Arabia satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWC-1 | 68540 | 2026-069C | Cubesat 12U | SAUDSA | Apr 1, 2026 | 1414 min, 28.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| KSU-CUBESAT KSU-Cubesat | 47954 | 2021-022Y | Cubesat 1U | KSU | Mar 22, 2021 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OBJECT R Najm-1 | 47947 | 2021-022R | Aprize | KACST | Mar 22, 2021 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 5B Saudisat-5B | 43833 | 2018-102C | Saudisat | KACST | Dec 7, 2018 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 5A Saudisat-5A | 43831 | 2018-102A | Saudisat | KACST | Dec 7, 2018 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 4 Saudisat 4 | 40016 | 2014-033G | Saudisat | KACST | Jun 19, 2014 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 4 SaudiComsat-4 | 31127 | 2007-012L | Saudisat | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 3 SaudiComsat-3 | 31125 | 2007-012J | Saudisat | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 5 SaudiComsat-5 | 31124 | 2007-012H | Saudisat | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 6 SaudiComsat-6 | 31121 | 2007-012E | Saudisat | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 7 SaudiComsat-7 | 31119 | 2007-012C | Saudisat | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 3 Saudisat 3 | 31118 | 2007-012B | Saudisat | KACST | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 2 SaudiSat-2 | 28371 | 2004-025F | Saudisat | KACST | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 2 SaudiComsat-2 | 28370 | 2004-025E | Saudisat | KACST | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 1 SaudiComsat-1 | 28369 | 2004-025D | Saudisat | KACST | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 1C (SO-50) Saudi-OSCAR-50 | 27607 | 2002-058C | Saudisat | KACST | Dec 20, 2002 | 97 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 1B (SO-42) Saudi-OSCAR-42 | 26549 | 2000-057E | Saudisat | KACST | Sep 26, 2000 | 97 min, 64.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TIUNGSAT-1 (MO-46) Saudi-OSCAR-41 | 26548 | 2000-057D | Saudisat | KACST | Sep 26, 2000 | 96 min, 64.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Saudi Arabia have in orbit?
16 Saudi Arabia objects are currently in orbit, out of 18 ever cataloged. 1 have reentered.
How many Saudi Arabia satellites are active?
13 Saudi Arabia objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 16 payloads.
When did Saudi Arabia's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Saudi Arabia object launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2026.