Ionosfera-M Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Ionosfera-M bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by VNIIEMI. The largest operator on this bus is VNIIEMI. The first launched in 2024, the most recent in 2025.
4
In orbit
4
Active
4
Total launched
0
Reentered
Ionosfera-M launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Ionosfera-M satellites.
| Manufacturer | VNIIEMI |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 430 kg |
| Dry mass | 430 kg |
| Length | 0.8 m |
| Diameter | 1.2 m |
| Span | 10 m |
| Shape | Box+antennae |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Propulsion | APPT-95M |
| Design life | 8 years |
| Equipment | ESEP, GALS/1, LAERTES, MayaK, NBK/2, Ozonometer-TM, PES, SPER/1, SG/1 |
| Typical orbit | 101 min period, 99° inclination |
Top operators
VNIIEMI 4
Top countries
CIS 2 RU 2
Ionosfera-M satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONOSFERA-M 04 | 64877 | 2025-155B | VNIIEMI | Jul 25, 2025 | 101 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| IONOSFERA-M 03 | 64876 | 2025-155A | VNIIEMI | Jul 25, 2025 | 101 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| IONOSFERA-M 2 Ionosfera-M No. 2 | 61736 | 2024-199B | VNIIEMI | Nov 4, 2024 | 101 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| IONOSFERA-M 1 Ionosfera-M No. 1 | 61735 | 2024-199A | VNIIEMI | Nov 4, 2024 | 101 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ionosfera-M satellites are there?
The catalog lists 4 objects built on the Ionosfera-M bus. 4 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Ionosfera-M satellites are in orbit?
4 Ionosfera-M objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.
Who builds the Ionosfera-M bus?
The Ionosfera-M bus is most commonly built by VNIIEMI.
When did the first Ionosfera-M satellite launch?
The first cataloged Ionosfera-M satellite launched in 2024, and the most recent in 2025.