Karat-200 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Karat-200 bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 3 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by NPOLO. The largest operator on this bus is TSVS. The first launched in 2017, the most recent in 2025.
4
In orbit
3
Active
5
Total launched
1
Reentered
Karat-200 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Karat-200 satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOLO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology, satellite inspection ? |
| Launch mass | 400 kg |
| Dry mass | 400 kg |
| Length | 3 m |
| Diameter | 1.3 m |
| Span | 3 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Propulsion | K50-10.5 thermal catalytic thruster (#2519); ? (#2521); none ? (#2523) |
| Typical orbit | 91 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
TSVS 4 Russian Ministry of Defense 1
Top countries
RU 4 CIS 1
Karat-200 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 2588 14F150 No. 5 | 64095 | 2025-109A | TSVS | May 23, 2025 | 94 min, 73.0° | Active | ◉ |
| Kosmos 2576 Cosmos 2576 | 59773 | 2024-092A | Russian Ministry of Defense | May 16, 2024 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2558 Kosmos-2558 | 53323 | 2022-089A | TSVS | Aug 1, 2022 | 91 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2535 Kosmos-2535 | 44421 | 2019-039A | TSVS | Jul 10, 2019 | 97 min, 97.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2519 Kosmos-2519 | 42798 | 2017-037A | TSVS | Jun 23, 2017 | 87 min, 97.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Karat-200 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Karat-200 bus. 4 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many Karat-200 satellites are in orbit?
4 Karat-200 objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the Karat-200 bus?
The Karat-200 bus is most commonly built by NPOLO.
When did the first Karat-200 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Karat-200 satellite launched in 2017, and the most recent in 2025.