Navigator Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Navigator bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 8 are active. Most are built by NPOLO. The largest operator on this bus is RGMS/NPOLO. The first launched in 2011, the most recent in 2026.
10
In orbit
8
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
Navigator launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Navigator satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOLO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 2200 kg |
| Dry mass | 1589 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 10 m |
| Shape | Box + Pan + Ant |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Design life | 10 years |
| Equipment | MSU-GSM imager, transponders for meteorological and rescue systems |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
RGMS/NPOLO 4 ROSK 3 BABTS/FIAN 1 RGMS/NPOL 1
Top countries
RU 8 CIS 1 TBD 1
Navigator satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEKTRO-L 5 | 67756 | 2026-028A | RGMS/NPOLO | Feb 12, 2026 | 1436 min, 0.2° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT BF | 67755 | 2025-313BF | RGMS/NPOLO | Dec 28, 2025 | 92 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| ARKTIKA-M 2 Arktika-M No. 2 | 58584 | 2023-198A | ROSK | Dec 16, 2023 | 718 min, 63.2° | Active | ◉ |
| ELEKTRO-L 4 Elektro-L No. 4 | 55506 | 2023-016A | RGMS/NPOLO | Feb 5, 2023 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| ARKTIKA-M 1 Arktika-M No. 1 | 47719 | 2021-016A | ROSK | Feb 28, 2021 | 718 min, 63.3° | Active | ◉ |
| ELEKTRO-L 3 Elektro-L No. 3 | 44903 | 2019-095A | RGMS/NPOLO | Dec 24, 2019 | 1436 min, 0.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SPEKTR-RG Spektr-RG | 44432 | 2019-040A | ROSK | Jul 13, 2019 | · | Active | ◉ |
| ELEKTRO-L 2 Elektro-L No. 2 | 41105 | 2015-074A | RGMS/NPOLO | Dec 11, 2015 | 1436 min, 6.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SPEKTR-R Spektr-R | 37755 | 2011-037A | BABTS/FIAN | Jul 18, 2011 | 12717 min, 86.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ELEKTRO-L 1 (GOMS 2) Elektro-L No. 1 | 37344 | 2011-001A | RGMS/NPOL | Jan 20, 2011 | 1438 min, 9.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Navigator satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the Navigator bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Navigator satellites are in orbit?
10 Navigator objects are currently in orbit, of which 8 carry an active status.
Who builds the Navigator bus?
The Navigator bus is most commonly built by NPOLO.
When did the first Navigator satellite launch?
The first cataloged Navigator satellite launched in 2011, and the most recent in 2026.