Orlets-2 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Orlets-2 bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 6 have reentered. Most are built by TSSKB. The largest operator on this bus is TSSKB. The first launched in 1986, the most recent in 2000.

0
In orbit
0
Active
6
Total launched
6
Reentered

Orlets-2 launched per year

1 2 3 1986: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1987: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1988: 0 objects launched 1989: 0 objects launched 1990: 0 objects launched 1991: 0 objects launched 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 0 objects launched 1994: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1995: 0 objects launched 1996: 0 objects launched 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Orlets-2 satellites.

Manufacturer TSSKB
Purpose Vehicle Evaluation
Launch mass 4150 kg
Dry mass 2350 kg
Length 10 m
Diameter 2.5 m
Span 10 m
Shape Cyl
Propulsion None
Design life 180 days

Top operators

TSSKB 3 YUZH 2 VKSR 1

Top countries

SU 4 RU 2

Orlets-2 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
COSMOS 2372 Kosmos-2372 26538 2000-056A VKSR Sep 25, 2000 89 min, 64.7° Reentered
COSMOS 2290 Kosmos-2290 23218 1994-053A TSSKB Aug 26, 1994 92 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1873 Kosmos-1873 18318 1987-071A TSSKB Aug 28, 1987 87 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1871 Kosmos-1871 18259 1987-065A TSSKB Aug 1, 1987 87 min, 97.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1820 Kosmos-1820 17523 1987-016A YUZH Feb 14, 1987 87 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1767 Kosmos-1767 16883 1986-056A YUZH Jul 30, 1986 87 min, 64.9° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Orlets-2 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 6 objects built on the Orlets-2 bus. 0 are in orbit and 6 have reentered.

How many Orlets-2 satellites are in orbit?

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

Who builds the Orlets-2 bus?

The Orlets-2 bus is most commonly built by TSSKB.

When did the first Orlets-2 satellite launch?

The first cataloged Orlets-2 satellite launched in 1986, and the most recent in 2000.

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