Meteor Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Meteor bus accounts for 36 cataloged objects, of which 18 are in orbit and 0 are active. 18 have reentered. Most are built by VNIEM. The largest operator on this bus is GUKOSR/GMS. The first launched in 1964, the most recent in 1977.
18
In orbit
0
Active
36
Total launched
18
Reentered
Meteor launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Meteor satellites.
| Manufacturer | VNIEM |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 1280 kg |
| Dry mass | 1280 kg |
| Length | 4.5 m |
| Diameter | 1.4 m |
| Span | 4.5 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Equipment | TV, IR, AC |
| Typical orbit | 102 min period, 81° inclination |
Top operators
GUKOSR/GMS 23 VNIEM 9 TSUKOS/GMS 3 PRIR 1
Top countries
SU 36
Meteor satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METEOR 1-28 Meteor-Priroda | 10113 | 1977-057A | PRIR | Jun 29, 1977 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-27 Meteor | 09903 | 1977-024A | GUKOSR/GMS | Apr 5, 1977 | 102 min, 81.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-26 Meteor | 09481 | 1976-102A | GUKOSR/GMS | Oct 15, 1976 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-24 Meteor | 08799 | 1976-032A | GUKOSR/GMS | Apr 7, 1976 | 102 min, 81.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-23 Meteor | 08519 | 1975-124A | GUKOSR/GMS | Dec 25, 1975 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-22 Meteor | 08293 | 1975-087A | GUKOSR/GMS | Sep 18, 1975 | 102 min, 81.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-21 Meteor | 07714 | 1975-023A | GUKOSR/GMS | Apr 1, 1975 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-20 Meteor | 07574 | 1974-099A | GUKOSR/GMS | Dec 17, 1974 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-19 Meteor | 07490 | 1974-083A | GUKOSR/GMS | Oct 28, 1974 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-17 Meteor | 07274 | 1974-025A | GUKOSR/GMS | Apr 24, 1974 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-16 Meteor | 07209 | 1974-011A | GUKOSR/GMS | Mar 5, 1974 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-15 Meteor | 06659 | 1973-034A | GUKOSR/GMS | May 29, 1973 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-14 Meteor | 06392 | 1973-015A | GUKOSR/GMS | Mar 20, 1973 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-13 Meteor | 06256 | 1972-085A | GUKOSR/GMS | Oct 26, 1972 | 102 min, 81.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-12 Meteor | 06079 | 1972-049A | GUKOSR/GMS | Jun 30, 1972 | 103 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-11 Meteor | 05917 | 1972-022A | GUKOSR/GMS | Mar 30, 1972 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-10 Meteor | 05731 | 1971-120A | GUKOSR/GMS | Dec 29, 1971 | 102 min, 81.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-9 Meteor | 05327 | 1971-059A | GUKOSR/GMS | Jul 16, 1971 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-8 Meteor | 05142 | 1971-031A | GUKOSR/GMS | Apr 17, 1971 | 87 min, 81.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-7 Meteor | 04849 | 1971-003A | GUKOSR/GMS | Jan 20, 1971 | 87 min, 81.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-6 Meteor | 04583 | 1970-085A | GUKOSR/GMS | Oct 15, 1970 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-5 Meteor | 04419 | 1970-047A | GUKOSR/GMS | Jun 23, 1970 | 102 min, 81.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-4 Meteor | 04393 | 1970-037A | GUKOSR/GMS | Apr 28, 1970 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-3 Meteor | 04349 | 1970-019A | GUKOSR/GMS | Mar 17, 1970 | 88 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-2 Meteor | 04119 | 1969-084A | TSUKOS/GMS | Oct 6, 1969 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| METEOR 1-1 Meteor | 03835 | 1969-029A | TSUKOS/GMS | Mar 26, 1969 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 226 Kosmos-226 | 03282 | 1968-049A | TSUKOS/GMS | Jun 12, 1968 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 206 Kosmos-206 | 03150 | 1968-019A | VNIEM | Mar 14, 1968 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 184 Kosmos-184 | 03010 | 1967-102A | VNIEM | Oct 24, 1967 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 156 Kosmos-156 | 02762 | 1967-039A | VNIEM | Apr 27, 1967 | 87 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 144 Kosmos-144 | 02695 | 1967-018A | VNIEM | Feb 28, 1967 | 88 min, 81.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 122 Kosmos-122 | 02254 | 1966-057A | VNIEM | Jun 25, 1966 | 88 min, 64.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 118 Kosmos-118 | 02168 | 1966-038A | VNIEM | May 11, 1966 | 87 min, 64.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 100 Kosmos-100 | 01843 | 1965-106A | VNIEM | Dec 17, 1965 | 87 min, 64.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 58 Kosmos-58 | 01097 | 1965-014A | VNIEM | Feb 26, 1965 | 87 min, 65.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 44 Kosmos-44 | 00876 | 1964-053A | VNIEM | Aug 28, 1964 | 98 min, 65.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Meteor satellites are there?
The catalog lists 36 objects built on the Meteor bus. 18 are in orbit and 18 have reentered.
How many Meteor satellites are in orbit?
18 Meteor objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Meteor bus?
The Meteor bus is most commonly built by VNIEM.
When did the first Meteor satellite launch?
The first cataloged Meteor satellite launched in 1964, and the most recent in 1977.