SES
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Data current as of 2026-07-20.
SES accounts for 36 cataloged objects, of which 36 are in orbit and 25 are active. The first launched in 1988, the most recent in 2024. The busiest year was 2011, with 3 added. The most common spacecraft bus is Eurostar 3000.
Catalog names covered: SES, SESSA, SESSL
36
In orbit
25
Active
36
Total launched
0
Reentered
SES satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Spacecraft buses
The platforms SES satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Eurostar 3000 | 7 |
| HS-601 | 4 |
| Star-2.4 | 3 |
| HS-601HP | 3 |
| Spacebus NEO200 | 2 |
| SSL-1300 | 2 |
| Geostar-3 | 2 |
| Eurostar 3000e | 2 |
| Spacebus 4000B2 | 1 |
| SSL-1300S | 1 |
| OSC Star 2.4 | 1 |
| HS-376HP | 1 |
| Eurostar 3000M | 1 |
| Eurostar 2000+ | 1 |
| BSS-702SP | 1 |
Registered under
L 24 UK 12
Related constellations
SES satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRA 1P (SES-24) Astra 1P | 60086 | 2024-115A | Spacebus NEO200 | Jun 20, 2024 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-19 SES 19 | 55971 | 2023-038B | Geostar-3 | Mar 17, 2023 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-18 SES 18 | 55970 | 2023-038A | Geostar-3 | Mar 17, 2023 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-22 SES-22 | 52933 | 2022-071A | Spacebus 4000B2 | Jun 29, 2022 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-17 SES-17 | 49332 | 2021-095A | Spacebus NEO200 | Oct 24, 2021 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-12 SES-12 | 43488 | 2018-049A | Eurostar 3000e | Jun 4, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-14 SES-14 | 43175 | 2018-012B | Eurostar 3000e | Jan 25, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-11 (ECHOSTAR 105) SES-11 | 42967 | 2017-063A | Eurostar 3000 | Oct 11, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-15 SES-15 | 42709 | 2017-026A | BSS-702SP | May 18, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-10 SES-10 | 42432 | 2017-017A | Eurostar 3000 | Mar 30, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-9 SES-9 | 41380 | 2016-013A | BSS-702HP | Mar 4, 2016 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2G Astra 2G | 40364 | 2014-089A | Eurostar 3000 | Dec 27, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 5B Astra 5B | 39617 | 2014-011B | Eurostar 3000 | Mar 22, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-8 SES-8 | 39460 | 2013-071A | Star-2.4 | Dec 3, 2013 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2E Astra 2E | 39285 | 2013-056A | Eurostar 3000 | Sep 29, 2013 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-6 SES-6 | 39172 | 2013-026A | Eurostar 3000 | Jun 3, 2013 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2F Astra 2F | 38778 | 2012-051A | Eurostar 3000 | Sep 28, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-4 SES-4 | 38087 | 2012-007A | SSL-1300S | Feb 14, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QUETZSAT 1 QuetzSat-1 | 37826 | 2011-054A | SSL-1300 | Sep 29, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-2 SES-2 | 37809 | 2011-049A | Star-2.4 | Sep 21, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-3 SES-3 | 37748 | 2011-035A | Star-2.4 | Jul 15, 2011 | 1436 min, 1.4° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 3B Astra 3B | 36581 | 2010-021A | Eurostar 3000M | May 21, 2010 | 1436 min, 1.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SES-1 SES-1 | 36516 | 2010-016A | OSC Star 2.4 | Apr 24, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| NSS-12 NSS 12 | 36032 | 2009-058A | SSL-1300 | Oct 29, 2009 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1L Astra 1L | 31306 | 2007-016A | A2100AX | May 4, 2007 | 1436 min, 1.4° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2D Astra 2D | 26638 | 2000-081A | HS-376HP | Dec 20, 2000 | 1455 min, 10.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2B Astra 2B | 26494 | 2000-054A | Eurostar 2000+ | Sep 14, 2000 | 1456 min, 9.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1H Astra 1H | 25785 | 1999-033A | HS-601HP | Jun 18, 1999 | 1455 min, 10.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 2A Astra 2A | 25462 | 1998-050A | HS-601HP | Aug 30, 1998 | 1460 min, 7.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1G Astra 1G | 25071 | 1997-076A | HS-601HP | Dec 2, 1997 | 1454 min, 9.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1F Astra 1F | 23842 | 1996-021A | HS-601 | Apr 8, 1996 | 1453 min, 5.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1E Astra 1E | 23686 | 1995-055A | HS-601 | Oct 19, 1995 | 1458 min, 11.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1D Astra 1D | 23331 | 1994-070A | HS-601 | Nov 1, 1994 | 1455 min, 12.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1C Astra 1C | 22653 | 1993-031A | HS-601 | May 12, 1993 | 1457 min, 12.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1B Astra 1B | 21139 | 1991-015A | AS5000 | Mar 2, 1991 | 1462 min, 13.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1A Astra 1A | 19688 | 1988-109B | AS4000 | Dec 11, 1988 | 1464 min, 14.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does SES operate?
SES accounts for 36 cataloged objects, of which 36 are currently in orbit. 0 have reentered.
How many SES satellites are active?
25 SES satellites carry an active status in the catalog.
When did SES's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged SES object launched in 1988, and the most recent in 2024.
What satellite buses does SES use?
The most common spacecraft bus among cataloged SES objects is Eurostar 3000.