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Soyuz BO Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Soyuz BO bus accounts for 28 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 28 have reentered. Most are built by NPOE. The largest operator on this bus is NPOE. The first launched in 1972, the most recent in 1988.

0
In orbit
0
Active
28
Total launched
28
Reentered

Soyuz BO launched per year

1 2 3 1972: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1973: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1974: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1975: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1976: 0 objects launched 1977: 0 objects launched 1978: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1979: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1980: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1981: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1982: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1983: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1984: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1985: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1986: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1987: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1988: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1972 1977 1982 1987
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Soyuz BO satellites.

Manufacturer NPOE
Launch mass 1250 kg
Dry mass 1250 kg
Length 6.5 m
Diameter 2.4 m
Span 6.5 m
Shape Sphere + DCone

Top operators

NPOE 13

Top countries

SU 28

Soyuz BO satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
SOYUZ-TM 5 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz TM-5 BO 19464 1988-048C NPOE Sep 6, 1988 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-TM 4 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz TM-4 BO 19225 1987-104C NPOE Dec 21, 1987 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-TM 3 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz TM-3 BO 18723 1987-063C NPOE Dec 29, 1987 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-TM 2 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz TM-2 BO 18242 1987-013C NPOE Jul 29, 1987 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 15 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-15 BO 16863 1986-022C NPOE Mar 13, 1986 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-TM 1 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz TM BO 16748 1986-035C NPOE May 30, 1986 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 14 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-14 BO 16261 1985-081C NPOE Nov 21, 1985 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 13 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-13 BO 16097 1985-043C NPOE Jun 6, 1985 88 min, 51.4° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 11 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-11 BO 15345 1984-032C NPOE Apr 3, 1984 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 12 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-12 BO 15136 1984-073C NPOE Jul 29, 1984 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 10 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-10 BO 14918 1984-014E NPOE Apr 11, 1984 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 9 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-9 BO 14519 1983-062C NPOE Nov 23, 1983 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SOYUZ-T 8 ORBIT MODULE Soyuz T-8 BO 14029 1983-035C NPOE Apr 22, 1983 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 7 DEB Soyuz T-7 BO 13700 1982-033AF NPOE Apr 19, 1982 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 7 DEB Soyuz T-5 BO 13436 1982-033V NPOE Aug 27, 1982 87 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 7 DEB Soyuz T-6 BO 13332 1982-033L NPOE Jul 2, 1982 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 6 DEB Soyuz T-4 BO 12489 1977-097DJ NPOE May 26, 1981 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 6 DEB Soyuz T-3 BO 12090 1977-097CN NPOE Dec 10, 1980 90 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 6 DEB Soyuz T-2 BO 11832 1977-097BS NPOE Jun 9, 1980 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 6 DEB Soyuz T BO 11740 1977-097BR NPOE Mar 25, 1980 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
COSMOS 1074 DEB Kosmos-1074 BO 11315 1979-008C NPOE Mar 31, 1979 91 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
COSMOS 1001 DEB Kosmos-1001 BO 10804 1978-036C NPOE Apr 14, 1978 90 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 4 DEB Soyuz-18 BO 08055 1974-104U NPOE Jul 26, 1975 90 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SALYUT 4 DEB Soyuz-17 BO 07662 1974-104N NPOE Feb 9, 1975 89 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
COSMOS 613 DEB Kosmos-613 BO 07103 1973-096C MOM Jan 29, 1974 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
SL-4 DEB Soyuz-12 BO 06839 1973-067C TSKBEM Sep 29, 1973 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
COSMOS 573 DEB Kosmos-573 BO 06702 1973-041C TSKBEM Jun 17, 1973 89 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉
COSMOS 496 DEB Kosmos-496 BO 06083 1972-045C TSKBEM Jul 2, 1972 88 min, 51.6° Reentered ◉

Frequently asked questions

How many Soyuz BO satellites are there?

The catalog lists 28 objects built on the Soyuz BO bus. 0 are in orbit and 28 have reentered.

How many Soyuz BO satellites are in orbit?

0 Soyuz BO objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Soyuz BO bus?

The Soyuz BO bus is most commonly built by NPOE.

When did the first Soyuz BO satellite launch?

The first cataloged Soyuz BO satellite launched in 1972, and the most recent in 1988.

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