Romb Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Romb bus accounts for 34 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 0 are active. 27 have reentered. Most are built by YUZH. The largest operator on this bus is PVO. The first launched in 1976, the most recent in 1995.

7
In orbit
0
Active
34
Total launched
27
Reentered

Romb launched per year

2 4 6 1976: 5 launched, 3 since reentered 1977: 6 launched, 4 since reentered 1978: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1979: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1980: 3 launched, 2 since reentered 1981: 2 launched, 1 since reentered 1982: 4 launched, 3 since reentered 1983: 4 launched, 4 since reentered 1984: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1985: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1986: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1987: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1988: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1989: 0 objects launched 1990: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1991: 0 objects launched 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 0 objects launched 1994: 0 objects launched 1995: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1976 1981 1986 1991
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Romb satellites.

Manufacturer YUZH
Purpose Radar calibration
Launch mass 1045 kg
Dry mass 925 kg
Length 2.5 m
Diameter 1.8 m
Span 23 m
Shape Cyl + Ant
Power 8 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
Propulsion None
Typical orbit 105 min period, 66° inclination

Top operators

PVO 25 PKO 9

Top countries

SU 33 RU 1

Romb satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
COSMOS 2306 Kosmos-2306 23501 1995-008A PVO Mar 2, 1995 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 2075 Kosmos-2075 20581 1990-038A PVO Apr 25, 1990 88 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1960 Kosmos-1960 19338 1988-065A PVO Jul 28, 1988 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1815 Kosmos-1815 17326 1987-007A PVO Jan 22, 1987 87 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1776 Kosmos-1776 16928 1986-067A PVO Sep 3, 1986 88 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1688 Kosmos-1688 16107 1985-089A PVO Oct 2, 1985 88 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1662 Kosmos-1662 15833 1985-050A PVO Jun 19, 1985 115 min, 101.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1601 Kosmos-1601 15326 1984-104A PVO Sep 27, 1984 88 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1501 Kosmos-1501 14380 1983-101A PVO Sep 30, 1983 87 min, 82.9° Reentered
COSMOS 1494 Kosmos-1494 14316 1983-091A PVO Aug 31, 1983 87 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1465 Kosmos-1465 14087 1983-049A PVO May 26, 1983 87 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1453 Kosmos-1453 14006 1983-034A PVO Apr 19, 1983 87 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1397 Kosmos-1397 13394 1982-076A PVO Jul 29, 1982 88 min, 50.7° Reentered
COSMOS 1375 Kosmos-1375 13259 1982-055A PKO Jun 6, 1982 104 min, 65.8° Inactive
COSMOS 1351 Kosmos-1351 13142 1982-034A PVO Apr 21, 1982 88 min, 50.7° Reentered
COSMOS 1335 Kosmos-1335 13042 1982-007A PVO Jan 29, 1982 88 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1311 Kosmos-1311 12871 1981-097A PVO Sep 28, 1981 87 min, 82.9° Reentered
COSMOS 1241 Kosmos-1241 12149 1981-006A PKO Jan 21, 1981 105 min, 65.8° Inactive
COSMOS 1204 Kosmos-1204 11917 1980-067A PVO Jul 31, 1980 87 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1186 Kosmos-1186 11829 1980-047A PVO Jun 6, 1980 87 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1171 Kosmos-1171 11750 1980-026A PKO Apr 3, 1980 105 min, 65.8° Inactive
COSMOS 1112 Kosmos-1112 11443 1979-063A PVO Jul 6, 1979 89 min, 50.7° Reentered
COSMOS 1065 Kosmos-1065 11163 1978-120A PVO Dec 22, 1978 88 min, 50.7° Reentered
COSMOS 967 Kosmos-967 10512 1977-116A PKO Dec 13, 1977 105 min, 65.8° Inactive
COSMOS 965 Kosmos-965 10501 1977-111A PVO Dec 8, 1977 88 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 959 Kosmos-959 10419 1977-101A PKO Oct 21, 1977 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 930 Kosmos-930 10149 1977-067A PVO Jul 19, 1977 88 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 913 Kosmos-913 10028 1977-042A PVO May 30, 1977 88 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 909 Kosmos-909 10010 1977-036A PKO May 19, 1977 117 min, 65.9° Inactive
COSMOS 885 Kosmos-885 09615 1976-124A PVO Dec 17, 1976 89 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 880 Kosmos-880 09601 1976-120A PKO Dec 9, 1976 89 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 839 Kosmos-839 09011 1976-067A PKO Jul 8, 1976 117 min, 65.9° Inactive
COSMOS 816 Kosmos-816 08812 1976-037A PVO Apr 28, 1976 89 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 803 Kosmos-803 08688 1976-014A PKO Feb 12, 1976 92 min, 65.8° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many Romb satellites are there?

The catalog lists 34 objects built on the Romb bus. 7 are in orbit and 27 have reentered.

How many Romb satellites are in orbit?

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

Who builds the Romb bus?

The Romb bus is most commonly built by YUZH.

When did the first Romb satellite launch?

The first cataloged Romb satellite launched in 1976, and the most recent in 1995.

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