Geizer Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Geizer bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by NPOPM. The largest operator on this bus is GUKOS. The first launched in 1982, the most recent in 2000.
10
In orbit
0
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
Geizer launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Geizer satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOPM |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Military relay |
| Launch mass | 2100 kg |
| Dry mass | 1900 kg |
| Length | 5.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Span | 9 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan + Plate |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | 4 x SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters |
| Equipment | Slav-2 and Sintez C-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 14° inclination |
Top operators
GUKOS 3 UNKS 3 VKS 2 UNKSR 1 VKSR 1
Top countries
SU 7 RU 3
Geizer satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 2371 Kosmos-2371 | 26394 | 2000-036A | VKSR | Jul 4, 2000 | 1436 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2319 Kosmos-2319 | 23653 | 1995-045A | VKS | Aug 30, 1995 | 1438 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2291 Kosmos-2291 | 23267 | 1994-060A | VKS | Sep 21, 1994 | 1436 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2172 Kosmos-2172 | 21789 | 1991-079A | UNKSR | Nov 22, 1991 | 1436 min, 13.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2085 Kosmos-2085 | 20693 | 1990-061A | UNKS | Jul 18, 1990 | 1436 min, 12.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1961 Kosmos-1961 | 19344 | 1988-066A | UNKS | Aug 1, 1988 | 1436 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1888 Kosmos-1888 | 18384 | 1987-084A | UNKS | Oct 1, 1987 | 1438 min, 10.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1738 Kosmos-1738 | 16667 | 1986-027A | GUKOS | Apr 4, 1986 | 1436 min, 10.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1540 Kosmos-1540 | 14783 | 1984-022A | GUKOS | Mar 2, 1984 | 1436 min, 9.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1366 Kosmos-1366 | 13177 | 1982-044A | GUKOS | May 17, 1982 | 1436 min, 8.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Geizer satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the Geizer bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Geizer satellites are in orbit?
10 Geizer objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Geizer bus?
The Geizer bus is most commonly built by NPOPM.
When did the first Geizer satellite launch?
The first cataloged Geizer satellite launched in 1982, and the most recent in 2000.