7K-L1 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The 7K-L1 bus accounts for 7 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 7 have reentered. Most are built by TSKBEM. The largest operator on this bus is TSKBEM. The first launched in 1967, the most recent in 1970.

0
In orbit
0
Active
7
Total launched
7
Reentered

7K-L1 launched per year

1 2 3 1967: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1968: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1969: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1970: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1967 1968 1969 1970
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged 7K-L1 satellites.

Manufacturer TSKBEM
Launch mass 2800 kg
Dry mass 2800 kg
Length 1.8 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 1.8 m
Shape Rounded Cone
Propulsion KTDU-53

Top operators

TSKBEM 6

Top countries

SU 7

7K-L1 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
ZOND 8 Zond-8 04591 · TSKBEM Oct 20, 1970 · Reentered
ZOND 7 Zond-7 04062 · TSKBEM Aug 7, 1969 · Reentered
ZOND 6 Zond-6 03535 · TSKBEM Nov 10, 1968 · Reentered
ZOND 5 Zond-5 03394 · TSKBEM Sep 14, 1968 · Reentered
ZOND 4 Zond-4 03134 1968-013A TSKBEM Mar 2, 1968 89 min, 51.6° Reentered
SL-12 DEB Kosmos-154 02746 1967-032C TSKBEM Apr 8, 1967 87 min, 51.5° Reentered
COSMOS 146 Kosmos-146 02705 1967-021A TSKBEM Mar 11, 1967 88 min, 51.5° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many 7K-L1 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 7 objects built on the 7K-L1 bus. 0 are in orbit and 7 have reentered.

How many 7K-L1 satellites are in orbit?

0 7K-L1 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the 7K-L1 bus?

The 7K-L1 bus is most commonly built by TSKBEM.

When did the first 7K-L1 satellite launch?

The first cataloged 7K-L1 satellite launched in 1967, and the most recent in 1970.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.