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Live count
How many satellites and how much debris does O3b Networks have in orbit?
Numbers last changed (orbit data of , catalogue of ). CelesTrak's catalogue records 33 objects in Earth orbit for O3b Networks: 33 active satellites, 0 inactive satellites, 0 rocket bodies and 0 pieces of debris.
What this means
The catalogue records these objects under the owner "O3b Networks" (code O3B). That ranks 24th of 106 owners, after Argentina (33) and ahead of Finland (28). No debris in Earth orbit is recorded under this owner.
The 2-hourly orbit data agrees: 33 active.
By kind
| Kind | Objects | Share of this owner (percent) | Share of every owner's (percent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active satellites | 33 | 100.0 | 0.2 |
| Inactive satellites | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rocket bodies | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Debris | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| In Earth orbit | 33 | 100.0 | 0.1 |
Orbits
The largest group of these objects is in medium Earth orbit (30). (groups from perigee and apogee.)
| Orbit group | Satellites | Rocket bodies | Debris | Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Earth orbit (2,000 to 35,585 km) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| High elliptical (eccentricity 0.25 or more) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
When they were launched
More of these objects were launched in the 2010s than in any other decade (20, 20 of them satellites). 3 were launched in 2026. The oldest dates from 2013.
| Launch decade | Satellites | Rocket bodies, debris and unknown |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20 | 0 |
| 2020s | 13 | 0 |
Notable objects
- Oldest still in orbit: O3B FM5 (catalogue number 39188, 2013-031A, satellite), launched .
- Most recent launch: O3B MPOWER F13 (catalogue number 100688, 2026-208C, satellite), launched .
- Largest radar cross-section: O3B FM4 (catalogue number 39189, 2013-031B, satellite), 80.1 square metres.
- Highest apogee: O3B MPOWER F4 (catalogue number 56367, 2023-059A, satellite), 8,077 km at its highest point.
Object details
| Catalogue number | Name | International designator | Status | Launch date | Perigee (km) | Apogee (km) | Inclination (degrees) | Radar cross-section (square metres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100688 | O3B MPOWER F13 | 2026-208C | Operational | 305 | 6,658 | 16.9 | - | |
| 100687 | 03B MPOWER F12 | 2026-208B | Operational | 300 | 6,657 | 16.9 | - | |
| 100686 | O3B MPOWER F11 | 2026-208A | Operational | 308 | 6,665 | 16.9 | - | |
| 64867 | O3B MPOWER F10 | 2025-153B | Operational | 8,058 | 8,074 | 0.1 | - | |
| 64866 | O3B MPOWER F9 | 2025-153A | Operational | 8,055 | 8,077 | 0.1 | - | |
| 62363 | O3B MPOWER F8 | 2024-244B | Operational | 8,059 | 8,073 | 0 | - | |
| 62362 | O3B MPOWER F7 | 2024-244A | Operational | 8,058 | 8,074 | 0.1 | - | |
| 58347 | O3B MPOWER F6 | 2023-175B | Partially operational | 8,059 | 8,073 | 0.1 | - | |
| 58346 | O3B MPOWER F5 | 2023-175A | Partially operational | 8,056 | 8,075 | 0.1 | - | |
| 56368 | O3B MPOWER F3 | 2023-059B | Partially operational | 8,057 | 8,075 | 0.1 | - | |
| 56367 | O3B MPOWER F4 | 2023-059A | Partially operational | 8,055 | 8,077 | 0.1 | - | |
| 54756 | O3B MPOWER F2 | 2022-174B | Partially operational | 8,058 | 8,074 | 0 | - | |
| 54755 | O3B MPOWER F1 | 2022-174A | Partially operational | 8,056 | 8,076 | 0 | - | |
| 44115 | O3B FM18 | 2019-020D | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | - | |
| 44114 | O3B FM17 | 2019-020C | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | - | |
| 44113 | O3B FM19 | 2019-020B | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | - | |
| 44112 | O3B FM20 | 2019-020A | Operational | 8,063 | 8,069 | 0.1 | - | |
| 43234 | O3B FM13 | 2018-024D | Operational | 8,065 | 8,067 | 0.1 | - | |
| 43233 | O3B FM14 | 2018-024C | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | - | |
| 43232 | O3B FM16 | 2018-024B | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | - | |
| 43231 | O3B FM15 | 2018-024A | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | - | |
| 40351 | O3B FM9 | 2014-083D | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | 16.4 | |
| 40350 | O3B FM12 | 2014-083C | Operational | 8,062 | 8,069 | 0.1 | 7.81 | |
| 40349 | O3B FM11 | 2014-083B | Operational | 8,063 | 8,069 | 0.1 | 12.3 | |
| 40348 | O3B FM10 | 2014-083A | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | 0.498 | |
| 40082 | O3B FM8 | 2014-038D | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0 | 3.99 | |
| 40081 | O3B FM6 | 2014-038C | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0.1 | 12.6 | |
| 40080 | O3B FM7 | 2014-038B | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0 | 1.4 | |
| 40079 | O3B FM3 | 2014-038A | Operational | 8,060 | 8,071 | 0.1 | 7.45 | |
| 39191 | O3B PFM | 2013-031D | Operational | 8,059 | 8,073 | 0.1 | 45.1 | |
| 39190 | O3B FM2 | 2013-031C | Operational | 8,062 | 8,070 | 0 | 36.1 | |
| 39189 | O3B FM4 | 2013-031B | Operational | 8,060 | 8,072 | 0 | 80.1 | |
| 39188 | O3B FM5 | 2013-031A | Operational | 8,062 | 8,069 | 0.1 | 49.8 |
That is all 33 of them. A dash: no value in the catalogue.
Questions
How many satellites does O3b Networks have in orbit?
33 satellites in Earth orbit as of 7 October 2026, 04:04 UTC: 33 active and 0 inactive, as the catalogue records the owner "O3b Networks".
How much space debris does O3b Networks have?
None in the catalogue: no piece of debris in Earth orbit is recorded under "O3b Networks".
What is the oldest object of O3b Networks still in orbit?
O3B FM5, catalogue number 39188, launched .
More owners
Nearest in the ranking: Sea Launch (34), Argentina (33). Every owner, searchable; active satellites only: satellites by country and the satellite count.
Sources
CelesTrak SATCAT, CelesTrak SATCAT format, CelesTrak SATCAT source codes, CelesTrak SATCAT status codes, CelesTrak current GP data (the active list), NASA Orbital Debris Program Office, frequently asked questions.