Kondor Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Kondor bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 2 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by NPOMA. The largest operator on this bus is NPOMA. The first launched in 2003, the most recent in 2024.
2
In orbit
2
Active
5
Total launched
3
Reentered
Kondor launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Kondor satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOMA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation, radar |
| Launch mass | 1050 kg |
| Dry mass | 1050 kg |
| Length | 2.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.8 m |
| Span | 5 m |
| Shape | Box+2 pan+dish |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | S-band SAR |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
NPOMA 4 SANDF 1
Top countries
RU 4 ZA 1
Kondor satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KONDOR-FKA NO. 2 Kondor-FKA No. 2 | 62138 | 2024-223A | NPOMA | Nov 29, 2024 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KONDOR-FKA NO. 1 Kondor-FKA No. 1 | 56756 | 2023-074A | NPOMA | May 26, 2023 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KONDOR-E Kondor-E | 40353 | 2014-084A | SANDF | Dec 19, 2014 | 88 min, 74.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2487 Kosmos-2487 | 39194 | 2013-032A | NPOMA | Jun 27, 2013 | 87 min, 74.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| GRUZOMAKET Gruzomaket | 28098 | 2003-055A | NPOMA | Dec 5, 2003 | 87 min, 67.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kondor satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Kondor bus. 2 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.
How many Kondor satellites are in orbit?
2 Kondor objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the Kondor bus?
The Kondor bus is most commonly built by NPOMA.
When did the first Kondor satellite launch?
The first cataloged Kondor satellite launched in 2003, and the most recent in 2024.