Kanopus Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Kanopus bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 6 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by VNIIEMI. The largest operator on this bus is VNIIEMI. The first launched in 2012, the most recent in 2022.
6
In orbit
6
Active
9
Total launched
3
Reentered
Kanopus launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Kanopus satellites.
| Manufacturer | VNIIEMI |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth Observation |
| Launch mass | 400 kg |
| Dry mass | 400 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 0.6 m |
| Span | 6 m |
| Shape | Box+ 2 pan |
| Power | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | 2 x SPT-50 |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | PSS, MSS |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
VNIIEMI 6 ANBEL 1 IRSA/BDS 1 VVKOV 1
Top countries
RU 7 BY 1 IR 1
Kanopus satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHAYYAM Khayyam | 53370 | 2022-096A | IRSA/BDS | Aug 9, 2022 | 94 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| KANOPUS-V 6 Kanopus-V No. 6 | 43877 | 2018-111B | VNIIEMI | Dec 27, 2018 | 93 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KANOPUS-V 5 Kanopus-V No. 5 | 43876 | 2018-111A | VNIIEMI | Dec 27, 2018 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KANOPUS-V 4 Kanopus-V No. 4 | 43181 | 2018-014B | VNIIEMI | Feb 1, 2018 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KANOPUS-V 3 Kanopus-V No. 3 | 43180 | 2018-014A | VNIIEMI | Feb 1, 2018 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KANOPUS-V-IK Kanopus-V-IK No. 2 | 42825 | 2017-042A | VNIIEMI | Jul 14, 2017 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2511 Kosmos-2511 | 41098 | 2015-071A | VVKOV | Dec 5, 2015 | 88 min, 98.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| BKA 2 BKA | 38708 | 2012-039B | ANBEL | Jul 22, 2012 | 87 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| KANOPUS-V 1 Kanopus-V | 38707 | 2012-039A | VNIIEMI | Jul 22, 2012 | 88 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kanopus satellites are there?
The catalog lists 9 objects built on the Kanopus bus. 6 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.
How many Kanopus satellites are in orbit?
6 Kanopus objects are currently in orbit, of which 6 carry an active status.
Who builds the Kanopus bus?
The Kanopus bus is most commonly built by VNIIEMI.
When did the first Kanopus satellite launch?
The first cataloged Kanopus satellite launched in 2012, and the most recent in 2022.