Strela-1M Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

Part of the Strela constellation.

The Strela-1M bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 9 are in orbit and 1 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by NPOPM/MAIO. The largest operator on this bus is NPOPM/MAIO. The first launched in 1981, the most recent in 2003.

9
In orbit
1
Active
10
Total launched
1
Reentered

Strela-1M launched per year

2 4 6 1981: 6 objects launched 1982: 0 objects launched 1983: 0 objects launched 1984: 0 objects launched 1985: 0 objects launched 1986: 0 objects launched 1987: 0 objects launched 1988: 0 objects launched 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: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 1 object launched 2003: 1 object launched 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Strela-1M satellites.

Manufacturer NPOPM/MAIO
Purpose Amateur radio communication
Launch mass 70 kg
Dry mass 70 kg
Length 0.8 m
Diameter 0.8 m
Span 0.8 m
Shape Poly
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion None
Design life 1 year
Equipment BRTK-11 electronic billboard (RS 15)
Typical orbit 119 min period, 83° inclination

Top operators

NPOPM/MAIO 6 MOZHA 2 NPOPMR 1 VKS 1

Top countries

SU 6 RU 4

Strela-1M satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
MOZHAYETS 4 (RS-22) Mozhaets-4 27939 2003-042A MOZHA Sep 27, 2003 98 min, 98.3° Active
MOZHAYETS Mozhaets-3 27560 2002-054B MOZHA Nov 28, 2002 99 min, 98.4° Inactive
ZEYA Zeya 24744 1997-010A VKS Mar 4, 1997 87 min, 97.2° Reentered
RADIO ROSTO (RS-15) Radio-ROSTO 23439 1994-085A NPOPMR Dec 26, 1994 128 min, 64.8° Inactive
RADIO 6 Radio RS-8 13002 1981-120F NPOPM/MAIO Dec 17, 1981 119 min, 83.0° Inactive
RADIO 7 Radio RS-7 13001 1981-120E NPOPM/MAIO Dec 17, 1981 119 min, 83.0° Inactive
RADIO 4 Radio RS-6 13000 1981-120D NPOPM/MAIO Dec 17, 1981 119 min, 83.0° Inactive
RADIO 5 Radio RS-5 12999 1981-120C NPOPM/MAIO Dec 17, 1981 119 min, 83.0° Inactive
RADIO 8 Radio RS-4 12998 1981-120B NPOPM/MAIO Dec 17, 1981 120 min, 83.0° Inactive
RADIO 3 Radio RS-3 12997 1981-120A NPOPM/MAIO Dec 17, 1981 118 min, 83.0° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many Strela-1M satellites are there?

The catalog lists 10 objects built on the Strela-1M bus. 9 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.

How many Strela-1M satellites are in orbit?

9 Strela-1M objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.

Who builds the Strela-1M bus?

The Strela-1M bus is most commonly built by NPOPM/MAIO.

When did the first Strela-1M satellite launch?

The first cataloged Strela-1M satellite launched in 1981, and the most recent in 2003.

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