Resurs-O Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Resurs-O bus accounts for 11 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 2 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by VNIIEMI. The largest operator on this bus is PRIR. The first launched in 1983, the most recent in 2024.
8
In orbit
2
Active
11
Total launched
3
Reentered
Resurs-O launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Resurs-O satellites.
| Manufacturer | VNIIEMI |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth Observation |
| Launch mass | 1900 kg |
| Dry mass | 2600 kg |
| Length | 6.5 m |
| Diameter | 1.4 m |
| Span | 11.6 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | see above |
| Typical orbit | 101 min period, 99° inclination |
Top operators
PRIR 5 RGMS/VNIIEMI 4 RGMS/VNIEMR 1
Top countries
RU 8 SU 3
Resurs-O satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METEOR-M2 4 Meteor-M No. 2-4 | 59051 | 2024-039A | RGMS/VNIIEMI | Feb 29, 2024 | 101 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| METEOR-M2 3 DEB deb Meteor-M 2-3 | 60448 | 2023-091BC | RGMS/VNIIEMI | Jun 27, 2023 | 101 min, 98.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR-M2 3 Meteor-M No. 2-3 | 57166 | 2023-091A | RGMS/VNIIEMI | Jun 27, 2023 | 101 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| METEOR-M2 2 Meteor-M No. 2-2 | 44387 | 2019-038A | RGMS/VNIIEMI | Jul 5, 2019 | 101 min, 98.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR-M 2 Meteor-M No. 2 | 40069 | 2014-037A | RGMS/VNIIEMI | Jul 8, 2014 | 101 min, 98.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| METEOR-M 1 Meteor-M No. 1 | 35865 | 2009-049A | RGMS/VNIEMR | Sep 17, 2009 | 101 min, 98.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| RESURS O1-N4 Resurs-O1 | 25394 | 1998-043A | PRIR | Jul 10, 1998 | 101 min, 98.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| RESURS O1 Resurs-O1 | 23342 | 1994-074A | PRIR | Nov 4, 1994 | 97 min, 97.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1939 Kosmos-1939 | 19045 | 1988-032A | PRIR | Apr 20, 1988 | 87 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1689 Kosmos-1689 | 16110 | 1985-090A | PRIR | Oct 3, 1985 | 87 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1484 Kosmos-1484 | 14207 | 1983-075A | PRIR | Jul 24, 1983 | 87 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Resurs-O satellites are there?
The catalog lists 11 objects built on the Resurs-O bus. 8 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.
How many Resurs-O satellites are in orbit?
8 Resurs-O objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the Resurs-O bus?
The Resurs-O bus is most commonly built by VNIIEMI.
When did the first Resurs-O satellite launch?
The first cataloged Resurs-O satellite launched in 1983, and the most recent in 2024.