Ekspress Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Ekspress bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by NPOPMR. The largest operator on this bus is KS. The first launched in 1994, the most recent in 2005.
10
In orbit
0
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
Ekspress launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Ekspress satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOPMR |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 2500 kg |
| Dry mass | 2200 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 27 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 12 years |
| Equipment | 12 C-transponders, 5 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1452 min period, 12° inclination |
Top operators
KS 6 GPKS 2 GPKS/ISPUT 2
Top countries
RU 10
Ekspress satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS-AM3 Ekspress AM-3 | 28707 | 2005-023A | KS | Jun 24, 2005 | 1455 min, 7.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM2 Ekspress AM-2 | 28629 | 2005-010A | KS | Mar 29, 2005 | 1454 min, 9.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM1 Ekspress AM-1 | 28463 | 2004-043A | KS | Oct 29, 2004 | 1452 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM11 Ekspress AM-11 | 28234 | 2004-015A | KS | Apr 26, 2004 | 1451 min, 13.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM22 (SESAT 2) Ekspress AM-22 | 28134 | 2003-060A | KS | Dec 28, 2003 | 1449 min, 8.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-A4 Ekspress A1R | 27441 | 2002-029A | KS | Jun 10, 2002 | 1452 min, 11.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-A3 Ekspress 3A | 26378 | 2000-031A | GPKS/ISPUT | Jun 24, 2000 | 1458 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-A2 Ekspress 6A | 26098 | 2000-013A | GPKS/ISPUT | Mar 12, 2000 | 1466 min, 13.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS 2 Ekspress-6 | 24435 | 1996-058A | GPKS | Sep 26, 1996 | 1436 min, 14.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS 1 Ekspress-2 | 23319 | 1994-067A | GPKS | Oct 13, 1994 | 1443 min, 14.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekspress satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the Ekspress bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Ekspress satellites are in orbit?
10 Ekspress objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Ekspress bus?
The Ekspress bus is most commonly built by NPOPMR.
When did the first Ekspress satellite launch?
The first cataloged Ekspress satellite launched in 1994, and the most recent in 2005.