DS-U2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The DS-U2 bus accounts for 31 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 0 are active. 29 have reentered. Most are built by YUZH. The largest operator on this bus is YUZH. The first launched in 1965, the most recent in 1977.
2
In orbit
0
Active
31
Total launched
29
Reentered
DS-U2 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged DS-U2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | YUZH |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Science, Magnetosphere |
| Launch mass | 240 kg |
| Dry mass | 240 kg |
| Length | 2.1 m |
| Diameter | 1.3 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Ell + 4 Pan + Ant |
| Power | 4 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries |
| Design life | 40 days |
| Typical orbit | 91 min period, 74° inclination |
Top operators
YUZH 22 IK 7 MOM/CNES 1 YUZH/CNES 1
Top countries
SU 31
DS-U2 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 893 Kosmos-893 | 09833 | 1977-011A | YUZH | Feb 15, 1977 | 87 min, 73.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 14 Interkosmos-14 | 08471 | 1975-115A | IK | Dec 11, 1975 | 87 min, 73.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 13 Interkosmos-13 | 07710 | 1975-022A | IK | Mar 27, 1975 | 88 min, 82.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 12 Interkosmos-12 | 07500 | 1974-086A | IK | Oct 31, 1974 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| AUREOLE 2 Aureole 2 | 07003 | 1973-107A | MOM/CNES | Dec 26, 1973 | 91 min, 73.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 10 Interkosmos-10 | 06911 | 1973-082A | IK | Oct 30, 1973 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 9 Interkosmos-9 Kopernik-500 | 06433 | 1973-022A | IK | Apr 19, 1973 | 89 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| AUREOLE 1 Aureole 1 | 05729 | 1971-119A | YUZH/CNES | Dec 27, 1971 | 103 min, 73.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 461 Kosmos-461 | 05643 | 1971-105A | YUZH | Dec 2, 1971 | 88 min, 69.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 5 Interkosmos-5 | 05641 | 1971-104A | IK | Dec 2, 1971 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 426 Kosmos-426 | 05281 | 1971-052A | YUZH | Jun 4, 1971 | 88 min, 73.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 378 Kosmos-378 | 04713 | 1970-097A | YUZH | Nov 17, 1970 | 88 min, 73.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 356 Kosmos-356 | 04487 | 1970-059A | YUZH | Aug 10, 1970 | 88 min, 81.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| INTERCOSMOS 3 Interkosmos-3 | 04482 | 1970-057A | IK | Aug 7, 1970 | 89 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 348 Kosmos-348 | 04413 | 1970-044A | YUZH | Jun 13, 1970 | 88 min, 71.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 321 Kosmos-321 | 04308 | 1970-006A | YUZH | Jan 20, 1970 | 90 min, 71.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 262 Kosmos-262 | 03629 | 1968-119A | YUZH | Dec 26, 1968 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 261 Kosmos-261 | 03624 | 1968-117A | YUZH | Dec 20, 1968 | 88 min, 71.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 259 Kosmos-259 | 03612 | 1968-113A | YUZH | Dec 14, 1968 | 95 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 219 Kosmos-219 | 03220 | 1968-038A | YUZH | Apr 26, 1968 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 202 Kosmos-202 | 03128 | 1968-010A | YUZH | Feb 20, 1968 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 197 Kosmos-197 | 03079 | 1967-126A | YUZH | Dec 26, 1967 | 89 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 163 Kosmos-163 | 02832 | 1967-056A | YUZH | Jun 5, 1967 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 145 Kosmos-145 | 02697 | 1967-019A | YUZH | Mar 3, 1967 | 88 min, 48.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 142 Kosmos-142 | 02678 | 1967-013A | YUZH | Feb 14, 1967 | 89 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 137 Kosmos-137 | 02627 | 1966-117A | YUZH | Dec 21, 1966 | 88 min, 48.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 135 Kosmos-135 | 02612 | 1966-112A | YUZH | Dec 12, 1966 | 89 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 119 Kosmos-119 | 02182 | 1966-043A | YUZH | May 24, 1966 | 89 min, 48.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 97 Kosmos-97 | 01777 | 1965-095A | YUZH | Nov 26, 1965 | 89 min, 48.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 95 Kosmos-95 | 01706 | 1965-088A | YUZH | Nov 4, 1965 | 88 min, 48.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 93 Kosmos-93 | 01629 | 1965-084A | YUZH | Oct 19, 1965 | 88 min, 48.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many DS-U2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 31 objects built on the DS-U2 bus. 2 are in orbit and 29 have reentered.
How many DS-U2 satellites are in orbit?
2 DS-U2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the DS-U2 bus?
The DS-U2 bus is most commonly built by YUZH.
When did the first DS-U2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged DS-U2 satellite launched in 1965, and the most recent in 1977.