DS Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The DS bus accounts for 13 cataloged objects, of which 1 are in orbit and 0 are active. 12 have reentered. Most are built by OKB586. The largest operator on this bus is OKB586. The first launched in 1962, the most recent in 1993.
1
In orbit
0
Active
13
Total launched
12
Reentered
DS launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged DS satellites.
| Manufacturer | OKB586 |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 220 kg |
| Dry mass | 220 kg |
| Length | 1.8 m |
| Diameter | 1.2 m |
| Span | 1.8 m |
| Shape | Ell |
| Typical orbit | 100 min period, 76° inclination |
Top operators
OKB586 8 YUZH 4
Top countries
SU 12 RU 1
DS satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL-18 DEB deb Start | 22567 | 1993-014C | RVSNR | Mar 25, 1993 | 100 min, 75.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 320 Kosmos-320 | 04301 | 1970-005A | YUZH | Jan 16, 1970 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 149 Kosmos-149 | 02714 | 1967-024A | YUZH | Mar 21, 1967 | 89 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 70 Kosmos-70 | 01431 | 1965-052A | YUZH | Jul 2, 1965 | 88 min, 48.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 53 Kosmos-53 | 00983 | 1965-006A | YUZH | Jan 30, 1965 | 88 min, 48.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 51 Kosmos-51 | 00947 | 1964-080A | OKB586 | Dec 9, 1964 | 88 min, 48.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 49 Kosmos-49 | 00913 | 1964-069A | OKB586 | Oct 24, 1964 | 88 min, 49.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 31 Kosmos-31 | 00803 | 1964-028A | OKB586 | Jun 6, 1964 | 88 min, 48.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 26 Kosmos-26 | 00766 | 1964-013A | OKB586 | Mar 18, 1964 | 88 min, 49.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 17 Kosmos-17 | 00580 | 1963-017A | OKB586 | May 22, 1963 | 88 min, 48.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 11 Kosmos-11 | 00441 | 1962-056A | OKB586 | Oct 20, 1962 | 88 min, 48.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 8 (SPUTNIK 18) Kosmos-8 | 00367 | 1962-038A | OKB586 | Aug 18, 1962 | 88 min, 48.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1 (SPUTNIK 11) Kosmos-1 | 00266 | 1962-008A | OKB586 | Mar 16, 1962 | 90 min, 49.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many DS satellites are there?
The catalog lists 13 objects built on the DS bus. 1 are in orbit and 12 have reentered.
How many DS satellites are in orbit?
1 DS objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the DS bus?
The DS bus is most commonly built by OKB586.
When did the first DS satellite launch?
The first cataloged DS satellite launched in 1962, and the most recent in 1993.