Orlets Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Orlets bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 8 have reentered. Most are built by TSSKB. The largest operator on this bus is TSSKB. The first launched in 1989, the most recent in 2006.

0
In orbit
0
Active
8
Total launched
8
Reentered

Orlets launched per year

1 1989: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1990: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1991: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1992: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1993: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1994: 0 objects launched 1995: 0 objects launched 1996: 0 objects launched 1997: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 0 objects launched 2003: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2004: 0 objects launched 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1989 1994 1999 2004
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Orlets satellites.

Manufacturer TSSKB
Purpose Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Launch mass 3590 kg
Dry mass 3590 kg
Length 6.3 m
Diameter 2.7 m
Span 6.3 m
Shape Cyl + 2 Pan
Propulsion 11D428
Design life 60 days

Top operators

TSSKB 3 VKS 3 KVR 2

Top countries

RU 5 SU 3

Orlets satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
COSMOS 2423 Kosmos-2423 29402 2006-039A KVR Sep 14, 2006 89 min, 64.9° Reentered
COSMOS 2399 Kosmos-2399 27856 2003-035A KVR Aug 12, 2003 89 min, 64.9° Reentered
COSMOS 2343 Kosmos-2343 24805 1997-024A VKS May 15, 1997 88 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 2262 Kosmos-2262 22789 1993-057A VKS Sep 7, 1993 89 min, 64.9° Reentered
COSMOS 2225 Kosmos-2225 22280 1992-091A VKS Dec 22, 1992 89 min, 64.9° Reentered
COSMOS 2163 Kosmos-2163 21741 1991-071A TSSKB Oct 9, 1991 89 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 2101 Kosmos-2101 20828 1990-087A TSSKB Oct 1, 1990 89 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 2031 Kosmos-2031 20136 1989-056A TSSKB Jul 18, 1989 88 min, 50.5° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Orlets satellites are there?

The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Orlets bus. 0 are in orbit and 8 have reentered.

How many Orlets satellites are in orbit?

0 Orlets objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Orlets bus?

The Orlets bus is most commonly built by TSSKB.

When did the first Orlets satellite launch?

The first cataloged Orlets satellite launched in 1989, and the most recent in 2006.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.