Taifun-1B Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Taifun-1B bus accounts for 14 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 14 have reentered. Most are built by YUZH. The largest operator on this bus is PVO. The first launched in 1979, the most recent in 1996.

0
In orbit
0
Active
14
Total launched
14
Reentered

Taifun-1B launched per year

1 2 1979: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1980: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1981: 0 objects launched 1982: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1983: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1984: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1985: 0 objects launched 1986: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1987: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1988: 0 objects launched 1989: 0 objects launched 1990: 0 objects launched 1991: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1994: 0 objects launched 1995: 0 objects launched 1996: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1979 1984 1989 1994
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Taifun-1B satellites.

Manufacturer YUZH
Purpose Radar calibration
Launch mass 750 kg
Dry mass 750 kg
Length 2 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 2 m
Shape Sphere
Power None
Propulsion None

Top operators

PVO 14

Top countries

SU 12 RU 2

Taifun-1B satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
COSMOS 2332 Kosmos-2332 23853 1996-025A PVO Apr 24, 1996 87 min, 82.9° Reentered
COSMOS 2265 Kosmos-2265 22875 1993-067A PVO Oct 26, 1993 87 min, 82.7° Reentered
COSMOS 2164 Kosmos-2164 21743 1991-072A PVO Oct 10, 1991 87 min, 73.9° Reentered
COSMOS 2137 Kosmos-2137 21190 1991-021A PVO Mar 19, 1991 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1868 Kosmos-1868 18192 1987-061A PVO Jul 14, 1987 87 min, 74.0° Reentered
COSMOS 1786 Kosmos-1786 17042 1986-080A PVO Oct 22, 1986 88 min, 64.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1615 Kosmos-1615 15446 1984-127A PVO Dec 20, 1984 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1578 Kosmos-1578 15080 1984-068A PVO Jun 28, 1984 87 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1502 Kosmos-1502 14395 1983-102A PVO Oct 5, 1983 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1463 Kosmos-1463 14075 1983-046A PVO May 19, 1983 87 min, 82.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1427 Kosmos-1427 13750 1982-121A PVO Dec 29, 1982 87 min, 65.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1418 Kosmos-1418 13627 1982-104A PVO Oct 21, 1982 87 min, 50.6° Reentered
COSMOS 1179 Kosmos-1179 11796 1980-037A PVO May 14, 1980 88 min, 82.9° Reentered
COSMOS 1146 Kosmos-1146 11632 1979-100A PVO Dec 5, 1979 88 min, 65.8° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Taifun-1B satellites are there?

The catalog lists 14 objects built on the Taifun-1B bus. 0 are in orbit and 14 have reentered.

How many Taifun-1B satellites are in orbit?

0 Taifun-1B objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Taifun-1B bus?

The Taifun-1B bus is most commonly built by YUZH.

When did the first Taifun-1B satellite launch?

The first cataloged Taifun-1B satellite launched in 1979, and the most recent in 1996.

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