Meteor-2 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Meteor-2 bus accounts for 28 cataloged objects, of which 25 are in orbit and 0 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by VNIEM. The largest operator on this bus is GUKOS/GMS. The first launched in 1974, the most recent in 1993.

In orbit

Active

Total launched

Reentered

Meteor-2 launched per year

Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Meteor-2 satellites.

Manufacturer	VNIEM
Purpose	Meteorology
Launch mass	1500 kg
Dry mass	1500 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, SM, RMK-2
Typical orbit	104 min period, 81° inclination

Top operators

GUKOS/GMS 7 GUKOSR/GMS 7 UNKS/GMS 7 PRIR 5 IK 1 VKS/RGMS 1

Top countries

SU 27 RU 1

Meteor-2 satellites

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Name	NORAD	COSPAR	Owner	Launched	Orbit	Status	Track
METEOR 2-21 Meteor-2	22782	1993-055A	VKS/RGMS	Aug 31, 1993	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-20 Meteor-2	20826	1990-086A	UNKS/GMS	Sep 28, 1990	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-19 Meteor-2	20670	1990-057A	UNKS/GMS	Jun 27, 1990	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-18 Meteor-2	19851	1989-018A	UNKS/GMS	Feb 28, 1989	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-17 Meteor-2	18820	1988-005A	UNKS/GMS	Jan 30, 1988	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-16 Meteor-2	18312	1987-068A	UNKS/GMS	Aug 18, 1987	104 min, 82.6°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-15 Meteor-2	17290	1987-001A	UNKS/GMS	Jan 5, 1987	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-14 Meteor-2	16735	1986-039A	UNKS/GMS	May 27, 1986	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-13 Meteor-2	16408	1985-119A	GUKOS/GMS	Dec 26, 1985	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-12 Meteor-2	15516	1985-013A	GUKOS/GMS	Feb 6, 1985	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-11 Meteor-2	15099	1984-072A	GUKOS/GMS	Jul 5, 1984	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-10 Meteor-2	14452	1983-109A	GUKOS/GMS	Oct 28, 1983	101 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-9 Meteor-2	13718	1982-116A	GUKOS/GMS	Dec 14, 1982	102 min, 81.3°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-8 Meteor-2	13113	1982-025A	GUKOS/GMS	Mar 25, 1982	104 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
INTERCOSMOS 22 IK Bolgaria-1300	12645	1981-075A	IK	Aug 7, 1981	101 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉
METEOR PRIRODA Meteor-Priroda	12585	1981-065A	PRIR	Jul 10, 1981	87 min, 97.5°	Reentered	◉
METEOR 2-7 Meteor-2	12456	1981-043A	GUKOS/GMS	May 14, 1981	102 min, 81.3°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-6 Meteor-2	11962	1980-073A	GUKOSR/GMS	Sep 9, 1980	102 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 1-30 Meteor-Priroda	11848	1980-051A	PRIR	Jun 18, 1980	87 min, 97.7°	Reentered	◉
METEOR 2-5 Meteor-2	11605	1979-095A	GUKOSR/GMS	Oct 31, 1979	102 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-4 Meteor-2	11288	1979-021A	GUKOSR/GMS	Mar 1, 1979	102 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 1-29 Meteor-Priroda	11251	1979-005A	PRIR	Jan 25, 1979	87 min, 97.7°	Reentered	◉
COSMOS 1045 Kosmos-1045	11084	1978-100A	GUKOSR/GMS	Oct 26, 1978	120 min, 82.5°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-3 Meteor-2	10514	1977-117A	GUKOSR/GMS	Dec 14, 1977	102 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-2 Meteor-2	09661	1977-002A	GUKOSR/GMS	Jan 6, 1977	103 min, 81.3°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 1-25 Meteor	08845	1976-043A	PRIR	May 15, 1976	102 min, 81.3°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 2-1 Meteor-2	08026	1975-064A	GUKOSR/GMS	Jul 11, 1975	102 min, 81.3°	Inactive	◉
METEOR 1-18 Meteor	07363	1974-052A	PRIR	Jul 9, 1974	103 min, 81.2°	Inactive	◉

Frequently asked questions

How many Meteor-2 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 28 objects built on the Meteor-2 bus. 25 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.

How many Meteor-2 satellites are in orbit?

25 Meteor-2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Meteor-2 bus?

The Meteor-2 bus is most commonly built by VNIEM.

When did the first Meteor-2 satellite launch?

The first cataloged Meteor-2 satellite launched in 1974, and the most recent in 1993.

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