MV Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The MV bus accounts for 22 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 0 are active. 17 have reentered. Most are built by NPOL. The largest operator on this bus is IKI/BABTS. The first launched in 1962, the most recent in 1972.
5
In orbit
0
Active
22
Total launched
17
Reentered
MV launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged MV satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOL |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 490 kg |
| Dry mass | 480 kg |
| Length | 3.7 m |
| Diameter | 1.1 m |
| Span | 3.7 m |
| Shape | Step Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish |
| Propulsion | KDU-414 |
| Typical orbit | 90 min period, 52° inclination |
Top operators
IKI/BABTS 8 OKB1 7 OKB-1 6 OKB52 1
Top countries
SU 22
MV satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 482 Kosmos-482 | 05919 | 1972-023A | IKI/BABTS | Mar 31, 1972 | 88 min, 51.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 8 Venera-8 | 05912 | 1972-021A | IKI/BABTS | Mar 27, 1972 | 89 min, 51.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 359 Kosmos-359 | 04501 | 1970-065A | IKI/BABTS | Aug 22, 1970 | 89 min, 51.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 7 Venera-7 | 04489 | · | IKI/BABTS | Aug 17, 1970 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 6 Venera-6 | 03648 | · | IKI/BABTS | Jan 10, 1969 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 5 Venera-5 | 03642 | · | IKI/BABTS | Jan 5, 1969 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 167 Kosmos-167 | 02852 | 1967-063A | IKI/BABTS | Jun 17, 1967 | 89 min, 51.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 4 Venera-4 | 02840 | · | IKI/BABTS | Jun 12, 1967 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 96 Kosmos-96 | 01742 | · | OKB-1 | Nov 23, 1965 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 3 Venera-3 | 01733 | · | OKB-1 | Nov 16, 1965 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 2 Venera-2 | 01730 | 1965-091A | OKB1 | Nov 12, 1965 | 90 min, 51.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZOND 3 Zond-3 | 01454 | · | OKB-1 | Jul 18, 1965 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZOND 2 Zond-2 | 00945 | · | OKB-1 | Nov 30, 1964 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZOND 1 Zond | 00785 | · | OKB52 | Apr 2, 1964 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 27 Kosmos-27 | 00772 | 1964-014A | OKB1 | Mar 27, 1964 | 89 min, 64.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 21 Kosmos-21 | 00687 | 1963-044A | OKB1 | Nov 11, 1963 | 89 min, 64.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SPUTNIK 24 AMS | 00451 | 1962-062A | OKB1 | Nov 4, 1962 | 88 min, 64.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| MARS 1 AMS Mars | 00450 | · | OKB-1 | Nov 1, 1962 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPUTNIK 22 AMS | 00443 | 1962-057A | OKB1 | Oct 24, 1962 | 89 min, 65.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SPUTNIK 21 AMS | 00389 | · | OKB-1 | Sep 12, 1962 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| SPUTNIK 20 AMS | 00381 | 1962-043A | OKB1 | Sep 1, 1962 | 89 min, 64.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SPUTNIK 19 AMS | 00371 | 1962-040A | OKB1 | Aug 25, 1962 | 88 min, 64.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many MV satellites are there?
The catalog lists 22 objects built on the MV bus. 5 are in orbit and 17 have reentered.
How many MV satellites are in orbit?
5 MV objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the MV bus?
The MV bus is most commonly built by NPOL.
When did the first MV satellite launch?
The first cataloged MV satellite launched in 1962, and the most recent in 1972.