7K-T Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-21.

The 7K-T bus accounts for 23 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 23 have reentered. Most are built by NPOE. The largest operator on this bus is NPOE. The first launched in 1972, the most recent in 1981.

0
In orbit
0
Active
23
Total launched
23
Reentered

7K-T launched per year

1 2 3 4 1972: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1973: 4 launched, 4 since reentered 1974: 0 objects launched 1975: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1976: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1977: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1978: 4 launched, 4 since reentered 1979: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1980: 4 launched, 4 since reentered 1981: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged 7K-T satellites.

Manufacturer NPOE
Purpose Crewed spacecraft
Launch mass 2850 kg
Dry mass 2850 kg
Length 7.2 m
Diameter 2.2 m
Span 7.2 m
Shape Sphere + Cone + Cyl
Power Batteries
Propulsion KTDU-35
Equipment docking system

Top operators

NPOE 18 TSKBEM 5

Top countries

SU 23

7K-T satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
SOYUZ 40 Soyuz-40 12454 1981-042A NPOE May 14, 1981 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 39 Soyuz-39 12366 1981-029A NPOE Mar 22, 1981 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 38 Soyuz-38 11977 1980-075A NPOE Sep 18, 1980 90 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 37 Soyuz-37 11905 1980-064A NPOE Jul 23, 1980 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 36 Soyuz-36 11811 1980-041A NPOE May 26, 1980 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 35 Soyuz-35 11753 1980-027A NPOE Apr 9, 1980 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 34 Soyuz-34 11387 1979-049A NPOE Jun 6, 1979 92 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 33 Soyuz-33 11324 1979-029A NPOE Apr 10, 1979 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 32 Soyuz-32 11281 1979-018A NPOE Feb 25, 1979 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 31 Soyuz-31 11010 1978-081A NPOE Aug 26, 1978 92 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 29 Soyuz-29 10952 1978-061A NPOE Jun 15, 1978 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 28 Soyuz-28 10694 1978-023A NPOE Mar 2, 1978 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 27 Soyuz-27 10560 1978-003A NPOE Jan 10, 1978 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 26 Soyuz-26 10506 1977-113A NPOE Dec 10, 1977 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 25 Soyuz-25 10401 1977-099A NPOE Oct 9, 1977 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 21 Soyuz-21 08934 1976-064A NPOE Jul 6, 1976 90 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 18 Soyuz-18 07818 1975-044A NPOE May 24, 1975 92 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 17 Soyuz-17 07604 1975-001A NPOE Jan 10, 1975 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 13 Soyuz-13 06982 1973-103A TSKBEM Dec 18, 1973 89 min, 51.6° Reentered
COSMOS 613 Kosmos-613 06957 1973-096A TSKBEM Nov 30, 1973 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
SOYUZ 12 Soyuz-12 06836 1973-067A TSKBEM Sep 27, 1973 91 min, 51.6° Reentered
COSMOS 573 Kosmos-573 06694 1973-041A TSKBEM Jun 15, 1973 89 min, 51.6° Reentered
COSMOS 496 Kosmos-496 06066 1972-045A TSKBEM Jun 26, 1972 89 min, 51.6° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many 7K-T satellites are there?

The catalog lists 23 objects built on the 7K-T bus. 0 are in orbit and 23 have reentered.

How many 7K-T satellites are in orbit?

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

Who builds the 7K-T bus?

The 7K-T bus is most commonly built by NPOE.

When did the first 7K-T satellite launch?

The first cataloged 7K-T satellite launched in 1972, and the most recent in 1981.

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