AUOS Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The AUOS bus accounts for 13 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 0 are active. 9 have reentered. Most are built by YUZH. The largest operator on this bus is IK. The first launched in 1976, the most recent in 2001.
4
In orbit
0
Active
13
Total launched
9
Reentered
AUOS launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged AUOS satellites.
| Manufacturer | YUZH |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Science |
| Launch mass | 1042 kg |
| Dry mass | 1042 kg |
| Length | 1.8 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 23 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan + Ant |
| Power | 8 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries |
| Design life | 6 months |
| Typical orbit | 99 min period, 83° inclination |
Top operators
IK 10 IKI/YUZHUA 2 MOM/IK 1
Top countries
SU 11 RU 2
AUOS satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORONAS F Koronas F | 26873 | 2001-032A | IKI/YUZHUA | Jul 31, 2001 | 88 min, 82.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CORONAS I Koronas-I | 23019 | 1994-014A | IKI/YUZHUA | Mar 2, 1994 | 87 min, 82.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 25 Interkosmos-25 | 21819 | 1991-086A | IK | Dec 18, 1991 | 119 min, 82.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 24 Interkosmos-24 | 20261 | 1989-080A | IK | Sep 28, 1989 | 114 min, 82.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1809 Kosmos-1809 | 17241 | 1986-101A | IK | Dec 18, 1986 | 104 min, 82.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AUREOLE 3 Aureole 3 | 12848 | 1981-094A | IK | Sep 21, 1981 | 99 min, 82.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 21 Interkosmos-21 | 12162 | 1981-011A | IK | Feb 6, 1981 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 20 Interkosmos-20 | 11609 | 1979-096A | IK | Nov 1, 1979 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 19 Interkosmos-19 | 11285 | 1979-020A | IK | Feb 27, 1979 | 87 min, 73.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 18 Interkosmos-18 | 11082 | 1978-099A | IK | Oct 24, 1978 | 87 min, 82.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 17 Interkosmos-17 | 10376 | 1977-096A | IK | Sep 24, 1977 | 87 min, 82.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 900 Kosmos-900 | 09898 | 1977-023A | MOM/IK | Mar 29, 1977 | 88 min, 82.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 15 Interkosmos-15 | 08903 | 1976-056A | IK | Jun 19, 1976 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many AUOS satellites are there?
The catalog lists 13 objects built on the AUOS bus. 4 are in orbit and 9 have reentered.
How many AUOS satellites are in orbit?
4 AUOS objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the AUOS bus?
The AUOS bus is most commonly built by YUZH.
When did the first AUOS satellite launch?
The first cataloged AUOS satellite launched in 1976, and the most recent in 2001.