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
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.