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Strela-3 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

Part of the Strela constellation.

The Strela-3 bus accounts for 148 cataloged objects, of which 148 are in orbit and 17 are active. Most are built by NPOPM. The largest operator on this bus is UNKS. The first launched in 1985, the most recent in 2012.

148
In orbit
17
Active
148
Total launched
0
Reentered

Strela-3 launched per year

5 10 15 20 1985: 12 objects launched 1986: 0 objects launched 1987: 12 objects launched 1988: 6 objects launched 1989: 12 objects launched 1990: 12 objects launched 1991: 18 objects launched 1992: 12 objects launched 1993: 12 objects launched 1994: 12 objects launched 1995: 0 objects launched 1996: 6 objects launched 1997: 6 objects launched 1998: 6 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 6 objects launched 2002: 2 objects launched 2003: 2 objects launched 2004: 2 objects launched 2005: 1 object launched 2006: 0 objects launched 2007: 0 objects launched 2008: 3 objects launched 2009: 2 objects launched 2010: 2 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 2 objects launched 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Strela-3 satellites.

Manufacturer NPOPM
Purpose Military Communication
Launch mass 225 kg
Dry mass 225 kg
Length 1.6 m
Diameter 0.8 m
Span 7 m
Shape Cyl + Ant
Power Solar cells, batteries
Design life 1.5 years
Typical orbit 114 min period, 83° inclination

Top operators

UNKS 42 VKS 36 UNKSR 18 KVR 15 GONETS 13 GUKOS 12 VKSR 6 VVSR 6

Top countries

RU 76 SU 72

Strela-3 satellites

Showing the latest 100 of 148. Track any of them live in KeepTrack.

Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
GONETS-M 4 Gonets-M No. 15L 38736 2012-041D GONETS Jul 28, 2012 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
GONETS-M 3 Gonets-M No. 13L 38734 2012-041B GONETS Jul 28, 2012 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
STRELA 3 Kosmos-2467 37153 2010-043B KVR Sep 8, 2010 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2467 Gonets-M No. 12L 37152 2010-043A GONETS Sep 8, 2010 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2453 Kosmos-2453 35500 2009-036C KVR Jul 6, 2009 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2451 Kosmos-2451 35498 2009-036A KVR Jul 6, 2009 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2439 Kosmos-2439 32956 2008-025D KVR May 23, 2008 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2438 Kosmos-2438 32955 2008-025C KVR May 23, 2008 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2437 Kosmos-2437 32954 2008-025B KVR May 23, 2008 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
GONETS-D1M 1 Gonets-M No. 11L 28909 2005-048B GONETS Dec 21, 2005 115 min, 82.5° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2409 Kosmos-2409 28420 2004-037B KVR Sep 23, 2004 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2408 Kosmos-2408 28419 2004-037A KVR Sep 23, 2004 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2401 Kosmos-2401 27869 2003-037B KVR Aug 19, 2003 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2400 Kosmos-2400 27868 2003-037A KVR Aug 19, 2003 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2391 Kosmos-2391 27465 2002-036B KVR Jul 8, 2002 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2390 Kosmos-2390 27464 2002-036A KVR Jul 8, 2002 116 min, 82.5° Active ◉
GONETS-D1 9 Gonets-D1 No. 24L 27060 2001-058F GONETS Dec 28, 2001 114 min, 82.5° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 8 Gonets-D1 No. 23L 27059 2001-058E GONETS Dec 28, 2001 114 min, 82.5° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 7 Gonets-D1 No. 22L 27058 2001-058D GONETS Dec 28, 2001 114 min, 82.5° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2386 Kosmos-2386 27057 2001-058C KVR Dec 28, 2001 114 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2385 Kosmos-2385 27056 2001-058B KVR Dec 28, 2001 114 min, 82.5° Active ◉
COSMOS 2384 Kosmos-2384 27055 2001-058A KVR Dec 28, 2001 114 min, 82.5° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2357 Kosmos-2357 25368 1998-036F VKSR Jun 15, 1998 118 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2356 Kosmos-2356 25367 1998-036E VKSR Jun 15, 1998 118 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2355 Kosmos-2355 25366 1998-036D VKSR Jun 15, 1998 118 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2354 Kosmos-2354 25365 1998-036C VKSR Jun 15, 1998 118 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2353 Kosmos-2353 25364 1998-036B VKSR Jun 15, 1998 118 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2352 Kosmos-2352 25363 1998-036A VKSR Jun 15, 1998 118 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 6 Gonets-D1 No. 18L 24730 1997-006F GONETS Feb 14, 1997 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 5 Gonets-D1 No. 17L 24729 1997-006E GONETS Feb 14, 1997 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 4 Gonets-D1 No. 16L 24728 1997-006D GONETS Feb 14, 1997 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2339 Kosmos-2339 24727 1997-006C VKS Feb 14, 1997 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2338 Kosmos-2338 24726 1997-006B VKS Feb 14, 1997 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2337 Kosmos-2337 24725 1997-006A VKS Feb 14, 1997 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2330 Kosmos-2330 23792 1996-009F VKS Feb 19, 1996 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2329 Kosmos-2329 23791 1996-009E VKS Feb 19, 1996 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2328 Kosmos-2328 23790 1996-009D VKS Feb 19, 1996 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 3 Gonets-D1 No. 15L 23789 1996-009C GONETS Feb 19, 1996 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 2 Gonets-D1 No. 14L 23788 1996-009B GONETS Feb 19, 1996 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
GONETS-D1 1 Gonets-D1 No. 13L 23787 1996-009A GONETS Feb 19, 1996 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2304 Kosmos-2304 23446 1994-086F VKS Dec 26, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2303 Kosmos-2303 23445 1994-086E VKS Dec 26, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2302 Kosmos-2302 23444 1994-086D VKS Dec 26, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2301 Kosmos-2301 23443 1994-086C VKS Dec 26, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2300 Kosmos-2300 23442 1994-086B VKS Dec 26, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2299 Kosmos-2299 23441 1994-086A VKS Dec 26, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2273 Kosmos-2273 23004 1994-011F VKS Feb 12, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2272 Kosmos-2272 23003 1994-011E VKS Feb 12, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2271 Kosmos-2271 23002 1994-011D VKS Feb 12, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2270 Kosmos-2270 23001 1994-011C VKS Feb 12, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2269 Kosmos-2269 23000 1994-011B VKS Feb 12, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2268 Kosmos-2268 22999 1994-011A VKS Feb 12, 1994 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2257 Kosmos-2257 22692 1993-038F VKS Jun 24, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2256 Kosmos-2256 22691 1993-038E VKS Jun 24, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2255 Kosmos-2255 22690 1993-038D VKS Jun 24, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2254 Kosmos-2254 22689 1993-038C VKS Jun 24, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2253 Kosmos-2253 22688 1993-038B VKS Jun 24, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2252 Kosmos-2252 22687 1993-038A VKS Jun 24, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2250 Kosmos-2250 22651 1993-030F VKS May 11, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2249 Kosmos-2249 22650 1993-030E VKS May 11, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2248 Kosmos-2248 22649 1993-030D VKS May 11, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2247 Kosmos-2247 22648 1993-030C VKS May 11, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2246 Kosmos-2246 22647 1993-030B VKS May 11, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2245 Kosmos-2245 22646 1993-030A VKS May 11, 1993 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2216 Kosmos-2216 22187 1992-068F VKS Oct 20, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2215 Kosmos-2215 22186 1992-068E VKS Oct 20, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2214 Kosmos-2214 22185 1992-068D VKS Oct 20, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2213 Kosmos-2213 22184 1992-068C VKS Oct 20, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2212 Kosmos-2212 22183 1992-068B VKS Oct 20, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2211 Kosmos-2211 22182 1992-068A VKS Oct 20, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2202 Kosmos-2202 22039 1992-042F VVSR Jul 13, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2201 Kosmos-2201 22038 1992-042E VVSR Jul 13, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2200 Kosmos-2200 22037 1992-042D VVSR Jul 13, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2199 Kosmos-2199 22036 1992-042C VVSR Jul 13, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2198 Kosmos-2198 22035 1992-042B VVSR Jul 13, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2197 Kosmos-2197 22034 1992-042A VVSR Jul 13, 1992 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2170 Kosmos-2170 21784 1991-077F UNKSR Nov 12, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2169 Kosmos-2169 21783 1991-077E UNKSR Nov 12, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2168 Kosmos-2168 21782 1991-077D UNKSR Nov 12, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2167 Kosmos-2167 21781 1991-077C UNKSR Nov 12, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2166 Kosmos-2166 21780 1991-077B UNKSR Nov 12, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2165 Kosmos-2165 21779 1991-077A UNKSR Nov 12, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2162 Kosmos-2162 21733 1991-068F UNKSR Sep 28, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2161 Kosmos-2161 21732 1991-068E UNKSR Sep 28, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2160 Kosmos-2160 21731 1991-068D UNKSR Sep 28, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2159 Kosmos-2159 21730 1991-068C UNKSR Sep 28, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2158 Kosmos-2158 21729 1991-068B UNKSR Sep 28, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2157 Kosmos-2157 21728 1991-068A UNKSR Sep 28, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2148 Kosmos-2148 21304 1991-033F UNKSR May 16, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2147 Kosmos-2147 21303 1991-033E UNKSR May 16, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2146 Kosmos-2146 21302 1991-033D UNKSR May 16, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2145 Kosmos-2145 21301 1991-033C UNKSR May 16, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2144 Kosmos-2144 21300 1991-033B UNKSR May 16, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2143 Kosmos-2143 21299 1991-033A UNKSR May 16, 1991 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2119 Kosmos-2119 21033 1990-114F UNKS Dec 22, 1990 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2118 Kosmos-2118 21032 1990-114E UNKS Dec 22, 1990 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2117 Kosmos-2117 21031 1990-114D UNKS Dec 22, 1990 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2116 Kosmos-2116 21030 1990-114C UNKS Dec 22, 1990 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2115 Kosmos-2115 21029 1990-114B UNKS Dec 22, 1990 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉
COSMOS 2114 Kosmos-2114 21028 1990-114A UNKS Dec 22, 1990 114 min, 82.6° Inactive ◉

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Frequently asked questions

How many Strela-3 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 148 objects built on the Strela-3 bus. 148 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many Strela-3 satellites are in orbit?

148 Strela-3 objects are currently in orbit, of which 17 carry an active status.

Who builds the Strela-3 bus?

The Strela-3 bus is most commonly built by NPOPM.

When did the first Strela-3 satellite launch?

The first cataloged Strela-3 satellite launched in 1985, and the most recent in 2012.

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