Ekspress-1000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Ekspress-1000 bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 7 are active. Most are built by RESH. The largest operator on this bus is VVKOV/IACG. The first launched in 2011, the most recent in 2025.
8
In orbit
7
Active
8
Total launched
0
Reentered
Ekspress-1000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Ekspress-1000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | RESH |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Launch mass | 974 kg |
| Dry mass | 800 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 5 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 10 years |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 676 min period, 64° inclination |
Top operators
VVKOV/IACG 4 RESH 2 KVR/IACG 1 VVKO/IACG 1
Top countries
RU 7 CIS 1
Ekspress-1000 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 2595 (GLONASS) | 65590 | 2025-206B | VVKOV/IACG | Sep 13, 2025 | 676 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2559 [GLONASS-K] Kosmos-2559 | 54031 | 2022-130A | VVKOV/IACG | Oct 10, 2022 | 676 min, 64.3° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2557 [GLONASS-K] Kosmos-2557 | 52984 | 2022-075A | VVKOV/IACG | Jul 7, 2022 | 676 min, 64.3° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2547 [GLONASS-K] Kosmos-2547 | 46805 | 2020-075A | VVKOV/IACG | Oct 25, 2020 | 676 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2501 [GLONASS-K] Kosmos-2501 | 40315 | 2014-075A | VVKO/IACG | Nov 30, 2014 | 676 min, 63.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LUCH-5B Luch-5B | 38977 | 2012-061A | RESH | Nov 2, 2012 | 1436 min, 10.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LUCH-5A Luch-5A | 37951 | 2011-074B | RESH | Dec 11, 2011 | 1436 min, 8.8° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2471 [GLONASS-K] Kosmos-2471 | 37372 | 2011-009A | KVR/IACG | Feb 26, 2011 | 676 min, 65.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekspress-1000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Ekspress-1000 bus. 8 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Ekspress-1000 satellites are in orbit?
8 Ekspress-1000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the Ekspress-1000 bus?
The Ekspress-1000 bus is most commonly built by RESH.
When did the first Ekspress-1000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Ekspress-1000 satellite launched in 2011, and the most recent in 2025.