US-A Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The US-A bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 8 have reentered. Most are built by KOMET. The largest operator on this bus is OKB52. The first launched in 1965, the most recent in 1977.
0
In orbit
0
Active
8
Total launched
8
Reentered
US-A launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged US-A satellites.
| Manufacturer | KOMET |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 3600 kg |
| Dry mass | 3000 kg |
| Length | 9.2 m |
| Diameter | 1.4 m |
| Span | 9.2 m |
| Shape | Cyl + Cone |
| Propulsion | US DU |
Top operators
OKB52 1 TSKBM 1 VMF 1
Top countries
SU 8
US-A satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 954 Kosmos-954 | 10361 | 1977-090A | VMF | Sep 18, 1977 | 87 min, 65.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 860 DEB [PELPS] Kosmos-860 DU | 09531 | 1976-103B | VMF | Oct 17, 1976 | 88 min, 65.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 785 DEB [PELPS] Kosmos-785 DU | 08480 | 1975-116C | VMF | Dec 12, 1975 | 88 min, 65.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 626 DEB [PELPS] Kosmos-626 DU | 07115 | 1973-108D | VMF | Dec 27, 1973 | 87 min, 65.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 367 DEB deb Kosmos-367 | 04565 | 1970-079B | TSKBM | Oct 3, 1970 | 89 min, 65.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 198 DEB [PELPS] Kosmos-198 DU | 03082 | 1967-127B | TSKBM | Dec 27, 1967 | 88 min, 65.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 125 Kosmos-125 | 02351 | 1966-067A | TSKBM | Jul 20, 1966 | 88 min, 65.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 102 Kosmos-102 | 01867 | · | OKB52 | Dec 27, 1965 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many US-A satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the US-A bus. 0 are in orbit and 8 have reentered.
How many US-A satellites are in orbit?
0 US-A objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the US-A bus?
The US-A bus is most commonly built by KOMET.
When did the first US-A satellite launch?
The first cataloged US-A satellite launched in 1965, and the most recent in 1977.