Ekspress-2000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Ekspress-2000 bus accounts for 15 cataloged objects, of which 15 are in orbit and 12 are active. Most are built by RESH. The largest operator on this bus is KS. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2023.
15
In orbit
12
Active
15
Total launched
0
Reentered
Ekspress-2000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Ekspress-2000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | RESH |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 3162 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 6 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 27 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
KS 4 VVKOV/VOENT 4 FSB 2 GAZS 2 KVR 1 RESH 1 VVKOV 1
Top countries
RU 15
Ekspress-2000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCH-5X (OLYMP-K 2) Luch-5Kh No. 3 | 55841 | 2023-031A | FSB | Mar 12, 2023 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2539 Kosmos-2539 | 44457 | 2019-048A | VVKOV/VOENT | Aug 5, 2019 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| YAMAL 601 Yamal-601 | 44307 | 2019-031A | GAZS | May 30, 2019 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2533 Kosmos-2533 | 43867 | 2018-107A | VVKOV/VOENT | Dec 21, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2526 Kosmos-2526 | 43432 | 2018-037A | VVKOV/VOENT | Apr 18, 2018 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2520 Kosmos-2520 | 42907 | 2017-046A | VVKOV/VOENT | Aug 16, 2017 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2513 Kosmos-2513 | 41121 | 2015-075A | VVKOV | Dec 13, 2015 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| YAMAL 401 Yamal-401 | 40345 | 2014-082A | GAZS | Dec 15, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM6 Ekspress AM-6 | 40277 | 2014-064A | KS | Oct 21, 2014 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| LUCH (OLYMP-K 1) Luch | 40258 | 2014-058A | FSB | Sep 27, 2014 | 1453 min, 2.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| LUCH-5V Luch-5V | 39727 | 2014-023A | RESH | Apr 28, 2014 | 1436 min, 5.2° | Active | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM5 Ekspress AM-5 | 39487 | 2013-077A | KS | Dec 26, 2013 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2473 Kosmos-2473 | 37806 | 2011-048A | KVR | Sep 20, 2011 | 1436 min, 5.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM44 Ekspress AM-44 | 33595 | 2009-007A | KS | Feb 11, 2009 | 1436 min, 3.5° | Active | ◉ |
| EXPRESS-AM33 Ekspress AM-33 | 32478 | 2008-003A | KS | Jan 28, 2008 | 1437 min, 4.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekspress-2000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 15 objects built on the Ekspress-2000 bus. 15 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Ekspress-2000 satellites are in orbit?
15 Ekspress-2000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 12 carry an active status.
Who builds the Ekspress-2000 bus?
The Ekspress-2000 bus is most commonly built by RESH.
When did the first Ekspress-2000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Ekspress-2000 satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2023.