KACST
Saudi science and technology agency
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
KACST accounts for 16 cataloged objects, of which 16 are in orbit and 13 are active. The first launched in 2000, the most recent in 2021. The busiest year was 2007, with 6 added. The most common spacecraft bus is Saudisat.
Catalog names covered: KACST
16
In orbit
13
Active
16
Total launched
0
Reentered
KACST satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Spacecraft buses
The platforms KACST satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Saudisat | 15 |
Registered under
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KACST satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJECT R Najm-1 | 47947 | 2021-022R | Aprize | Mar 22, 2021 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 5B Saudisat-5B | 43833 | 2018-102C | Saudisat | Dec 7, 2018 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 5A Saudisat-5A | 43831 | 2018-102A | Saudisat | Dec 7, 2018 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 4 Saudisat 4 | 40016 | 2014-033G | Saudisat | Jun 19, 2014 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 4 SaudiComsat-4 | 31127 | 2007-012L | Saudisat | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 3 SaudiComsat-3 | 31125 | 2007-012J | Saudisat | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 5 SaudiComsat-5 | 31124 | 2007-012H | Saudisat | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 6 SaudiComsat-6 | 31121 | 2007-012E | Saudisat | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 7 SaudiComsat-7 | 31119 | 2007-012C | Saudisat | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 3 Saudisat 3 | 31118 | 2007-012B | Saudisat | Apr 17, 2007 | 98 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 2 SaudiSat-2 | 28371 | 2004-025F | Saudisat | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 2 SaudiComsat-2 | 28370 | 2004-025E | Saudisat | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDICOMSAT 1 SaudiComsat-1 | 28369 | 2004-025D | Saudisat | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 1C (SO-50) Saudi-OSCAR-50 | 27607 | 2002-058C | Saudisat | Dec 20, 2002 | 97 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SAUDISAT 1B (SO-42) Saudi-OSCAR-42 | 26549 | 2000-057E | Saudisat | Sep 26, 2000 | 97 min, 64.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TIUNGSAT-1 (MO-46) Saudi-OSCAR-41 | 26548 | 2000-057D | Saudisat | Sep 26, 2000 | 96 min, 64.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does KACST operate?
KACST accounts for 16 cataloged objects, of which 16 are currently in orbit. 0 have reentered.
How many KACST satellites are active?
13 KACST satellites carry an active status in the catalog.
When did KACST's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged KACST object launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2021.
What satellite buses does KACST use?
The most common spacecraft bus among cataloged KACST objects is Saudisat.