Gorizont Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-21.
The Gorizont bus accounts for 33 cataloged objects, of which 33 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by NPOPM. The largest operator on this bus is MSVYAZ. The first launched in 1978, the most recent in 2000.
33
In orbit
0
Active
33
Total launched
0
Reentered
Gorizont launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Gorizont satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOPM |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 2120 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 5.5 m |
| Diameter | 3.3 m |
| Span | 9.5 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Design life | 3 years |
| Equipment | 6 C-band transponders, 1 Ku-band transponder |
| Typical orbit | 1437 min period, 14° inclination |
Top operators
MSVYAZ 24 GPKS 7 RIMSAT 2
Top countries
SU 24 RU 7 US 2
Gorizont satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORIZONT 33 Gorizont | 26372 | 2000-029A | GPKS | Jun 6, 2000 | 1437 min, 13.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 32 Gorizont | 23880 | 1996-034A | GPKS | May 25, 1996 | 1437 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 31 Gorizont | 23775 | 1996-005A | GPKS | Jan 25, 1996 | 1442 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 30 Rimsat G2 | 23108 | 1994-030A | RIMSAT | May 20, 1994 | 1438 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 29 Rimsat G1 | 22907 | 1993-072A | RIMSAT | Nov 18, 1993 | 1438 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 28 Gorizont | 22880 | 1993-069A | GPKS | Oct 28, 1993 | 1445 min, 14.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 27 Gorizont | 22245 | 1992-082A | GPKS | Nov 27, 1992 | 1437 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 26 Gorizont | 22041 | 1992-043A | GPKS | Jul 14, 1992 | 1451 min, 13.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 25 Gorizont | 21922 | 1992-017A | GPKS | Apr 2, 1992 | 1442 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 24 Gorizont | 21759 | 1991-074A | MSVYAZ | Oct 23, 1991 | 1463 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 23 Gorizont | 21533 | 1991-046A | MSVYAZ | Jul 1, 1991 | 1456 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 22 Gorizont | 20953 | 1990-102A | MSVYAZ | Nov 23, 1990 | 1436 min, 12.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 21 Gorizont | 20923 | 1990-094A | MSVYAZ | Nov 3, 1990 | 1438 min, 12.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 20 Gorizont | 20659 | 1990-054A | MSVYAZ | Jun 20, 1990 | 1435 min, 12.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 19 Gorizont | 20263 | 1989-081A | MSVYAZ | Sep 28, 1989 | 1437 min, 12.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 18 Gorizont | 20107 | 1989-052A | MSVYAZ | Jul 5, 1989 | 1449 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 17 Gorizont | 19765 | 1989-004A | MSVYAZ | Jan 26, 1989 | 1454 min, 12.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 16 Gorizont | 19397 | 1988-071A | MSVYAZ | Aug 18, 1988 | 1440 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 15 Gorizont | 19017 | 1988-028A | MSVYAZ | Mar 31, 1988 | 1472 min, 12.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 14 Gorizont | 17969 | 1987-040A | MSVYAZ | May 11, 1987 | 1475 min, 10.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 13 Gorizont | 17083 | 1986-090A | MSVYAZ | Nov 18, 1986 | 1489 min, 12.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 12 Gorizont | 16769 | 1986-044A | MSVYAZ | Jun 10, 1986 | 1436 min, 10.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 11 Gorizont | 15484 | 1985-007A | MSVYAZ | Jan 18, 1985 | 1437 min, 9.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 10 Gorizont | 15144 | 1984-078A | MSVYAZ | Aug 1, 1984 | 1436 min, 8.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 9 Gorizont | 14940 | 1984-041A | MSVYAZ | Apr 22, 1984 | 1436 min, 8.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 8 Gorizont | 14532 | 1983-118A | MSVYAZ | Nov 30, 1983 | 1465 min, 9.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 7 Gorizont | 14160 | 1983-066A | MSVYAZ | Jun 30, 1983 | 1464 min, 9.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 6 Gorizont | 13624 | 1982-103A | MSVYAZ | Oct 20, 1982 | 1436 min, 7.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 5 Gorizont | 13092 | 1982-020A | MSVYAZ | Mar 15, 1982 | 1461 min, 8.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 4 Gorizont | 11841 | 1980-049A | MSVYAZ | Jun 14, 1980 | 1460 min, 7.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 3 Gorizont | 11648 | 1979-105A | MSVYAZ | Dec 28, 1979 | 1437 min, 5.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 2 Gorizont | 11440 | 1979-062A | MSVYAZ | Jul 5, 1979 | 1436 min, 5.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GORIZONT 1 Gorizont | 11158 | 1978-118A | MSVYAZ | Dec 19, 1978 | 1437 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Gorizont satellites are there?
The catalog lists 33 objects built on the Gorizont bus. 33 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Gorizont satellites are in orbit?
33 Gorizont objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Gorizont bus?
The Gorizont bus is most commonly built by NPOPM.
When did the first Gorizont satellite launch?
The first cataloged Gorizont satellite launched in 1978, and the most recent in 2000.