Ekran Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Ekran bus accounts for 22 cataloged objects, of which 21 are in orbit and 0 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by NPOPM. The largest operator on this bus is MSVYAZ. The first launched in 1976, the most recent in 2001.
21
In orbit
0
Active
22
Total launched
1
Reentered
Ekran launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Ekran satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOPM |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication, direct broadcasting |
| Launch mass | 2000 kg |
| Dry mass | 1850 kg |
| Length | 5.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Span | 9 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan + Plate |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | 3 years |
| Equipment | 1 (+1) UHF 200 W transponder, C-band uplink |
| Typical orbit | 1437 min period, 6° inclination |
Top operators
MSVYAZ 20 GPKS 2
Top countries
SU 20 RU 2
Ekran satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKRAN 21 Ekran-M | 26736 | 2001-014A | GPKS | Apr 7, 2001 | 1446 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 20 Ekran-M | 22210 | 1992-074A | GPKS | Oct 30, 1992 | 1435 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 19 Ekran-M | 19683 | 1988-108A | MSVYAZ | Dec 10, 1988 | 1490 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 18 Ekran | 19090 | 1988-036A | MSVYAZ | May 6, 1988 | 1513 min, 13.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 17 Ekran-M | 18715 | 1987-109A | MSVYAZ | Dec 27, 1987 | 1502 min, 13.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 16 Ekran | 18328 | 1987-073A | MSVYAZ | Sep 3, 1987 | 1492 min, 12.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1817 Kosmos-1817 | 17365 | 1987-010A | MSVYAZ | Jan 30, 1987 | 87 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| EKRAN 15 Ekran | 16729 | 1986-038A | MSVYAZ | May 24, 1986 | 1492 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 14 Ekran | 15626 | 1985-024A | MSVYAZ | Mar 22, 1985 | 1519 min, 11.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 13 Ekran | 15219 | 1984-090A | MSVYAZ | Aug 24, 1984 | 1500 min, 10.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 12 Ekran | 14821 | 1984-028A | MSVYAZ | Mar 16, 1984 | 1499 min, 10.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 11 Ekran | 14377 | 1983-100A | MSVYAZ | Sep 29, 1983 | 1436 min, 7.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 10 Ekran | 13878 | 1983-016A | MSVYAZ | Mar 12, 1983 | 1515 min, 10.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 9 Ekran | 13554 | 1982-093A | MSVYAZ | Sep 16, 1982 | 1437 min, 7.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 8 Ekran | 13056 | 1982-009A | MSVYAZ | Feb 5, 1982 | 1441 min, 7.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 7 Ekran | 12564 | 1981-061A | MSVYAZ | Jun 26, 1981 | 1437 min, 6.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 6 Ekran | 12120 | 1980-104A | MSVYAZ | Dec 26, 1980 | 1436 min, 6.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 5 Ekran | 11890 | 1980-060A | MSVYAZ | Jul 15, 1980 | 1437 min, 11.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 4 Ekran | 11561 | 1979-087A | MSVYAZ | Oct 3, 1979 | 1436 min, 5.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 3 Ekran | 11273 | 1979-015A | MSVYAZ | Feb 21, 1979 | 1435 min, 5.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 2 Ekran | 10365 | 1977-092A | MSVYAZ | Sep 20, 1977 | 1437 min, 4.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EKRAN 1 Ekran | 09503 | 1976-107A | MSVYAZ | Oct 26, 1976 | 1437 min, 3.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekran satellites are there?
The catalog lists 22 objects built on the Ekran bus. 21 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many Ekran satellites are in orbit?
21 Ekran objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Ekran bus?
The Ekran bus is most commonly built by NPOPM.
When did the first Ekran satellite launch?
The first cataloged Ekran satellite launched in 1976, and the most recent in 2001.