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

1 2 1983: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1984: 0 objects launched 1985: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1986: 0 objects launched 1987: 0 objects launched 1988: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1989: 0 objects launched 1990: 0 objects launched 1991: 0 objects launched 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 0 objects launched 1994: 1 object launched 1995: 0 objects launched 1996: 0 objects launched 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 1 object launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 0 objects launched 2003: 0 objects launched 2004: 0 objects launched 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 0 objects launched 2007: 0 objects launched 2008: 0 objects launched 2009: 1 object launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 1 object launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 0 objects launched 2019: 1 object launched 2020: 0 objects launched 2021: 0 objects launched 2022: 0 objects launched 2023: 2 objects launched 2024: 1 object launched 1983 1993 2003 2013 2023
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.

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