DS-U1 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The DS-U1 bus accounts for 7 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 7 have reentered. Most are built by YUZH. The largest operator on this bus is YUZH. The first launched in 1966, the most recent in 1972.

0
In orbit
0
Active
7
Total launched
7
Reentered

DS-U1 launched per year

1 2 1966: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1967: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1968: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1969: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1970: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1971: 0 objects launched 1972: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged DS-U1 satellites.

Manufacturer YUZH
Launch mass 291 kg
Dry mass 291 kg
Length 1.5 m
Diameter 0.8 m
Span 2.4 m
Shape Ell + Ant

Top operators

YUZH 5 IK 2

Top countries

SU 7

DS-U1 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
INTERCOSMOS 8 Interkosmos-8 06291 1972-094A IK Nov 30, 1972 88 min, 70.9° Reentered
COSMOS 335 Kosmos-335 04380 1970-035A YUZH Apr 24, 1970 88 min, 48.4° Reentered
INTERCOSMOS 2 Interkosmos-2 04285 1969-110A IK Dec 25, 1969 88 min, 48.4° Reentered
COSMOS 225 Kosmos-225 03279 1968-048A YUZH Jun 11, 1968 88 min, 48.4° Reentered
COSMOS 215 Kosmos-215 03205 1968-033A YUZH Apr 18, 1968 87 min, 48.4° Reentered
COSMOS 196 Kosmos-196 03074 1967-125A YUZH Dec 19, 1967 88 min, 48.8° Reentered
COSMOS 108 Kosmos-108 02002 1966-011A YUZH Feb 11, 1966 88 min, 48.8° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many DS-U1 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 7 objects built on the DS-U1 bus. 0 are in orbit and 7 have reentered.

How many DS-U1 satellites are in orbit?

0 DS-U1 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the DS-U1 bus?

The DS-U1 bus is most commonly built by YUZH.

When did the first DS-U1 satellite launch?

The first cataloged DS-U1 satellite launched in 1966, and the most recent in 1972.

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