Vektor Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Vektor bus accounts for 23 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 0 are active. 16 have reentered. Most are built by YUZH. The largest operator on this bus is PVO. The first launched in 1974, the most recent in 1994.
7
In orbit
0
Active
23
Total launched
16
Reentered
Vektor launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Vektor satellites.
| Manufacturer | YUZH |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Radar calibration |
| Launch mass | 570 kg |
| Dry mass | 570 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 2 m |
| Shape | Sphere |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Typical orbit | 98 min period, 83° inclination |
Top operators
PVO 23
Top countries
SU 22 RU 1
Vektor satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 2292 Kosmos-2292 | 23278 | 1994-061A | PVO | Sep 27, 1994 | 105 min, 83.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2098 Kosmos-2098 | 20774 | 1990-078A | PVO | Aug 28, 1990 | 104 min, 82.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 2027 Kosmos-2027 | 20064 | 1989-045A | PVO | Jun 14, 1989 | 87 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1958 Kosmos-1958 | 19320 | 1988-060A | PVO | Jul 14, 1988 | 88 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1902 Kosmos-1902 | 18668 | 1987-103A | PVO | Dec 15, 1987 | 88 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1788 Kosmos-1788 | 17050 | 1986-083A | PVO | Oct 27, 1986 | 106 min, 99.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1631 Kosmos-1631 | 15584 | 1985-018A | PVO | Feb 27, 1985 | 99 min, 99.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1534 Kosmos-1534 | 14668 | 1984-007A | PVO | Jan 26, 1984 | 87 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1508 Kosmos-1508 | 14483 | 1983-111A | PVO | Nov 11, 1983 | 102 min, 82.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1450 Kosmos-1450 | 13972 | 1983-027A | PVO | Apr 6, 1983 | 87 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1310 Kosmos-1310 | 12852 | 1981-095A | PVO | Sep 23, 1981 | 104 min, 66.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1263 Kosmos-1263 | 12388 | 1981-033A | PVO | Apr 9, 1981 | 101 min, 82.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1238 Kosmos-1238 | 12138 | 1981-003A | PVO | Jan 16, 1981 | 102 min, 83.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1169 Kosmos-1169 | 11741 | 1980-023A | PVO | Mar 27, 1980 | 88 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1075 Kosmos-1075 | 11262 | 1979-010A | PVO | Feb 8, 1979 | 88 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 1006 Kosmos-1006 | 10862 | 1978-046A | PVO | May 12, 1978 | 88 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 933 Kosmos-933 | 10157 | 1977-070A | PVO | Jul 22, 1977 | 89 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 891 Kosmos-891 | 09801 | 1977-006A | PVO | Feb 2, 1977 | 87 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 822 Kosmos-822 | 08865 | 1976-049A | PVO | May 28, 1976 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 807 Kosmos-807 | 08744 | 1976-022A | PVO | Mar 12, 1976 | 98 min, 82.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| COSMOS 752 Kosmos-752 | 08043 | 1975-069A | PVO | Jul 24, 1975 | 88 min, 65.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 687 Kosmos-687 | 07469 | 1974-076A | PVO | Oct 11, 1974 | 88 min, 74.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| COSMOS 660 Kosmos-660 | 07337 | 1974-044A | PVO | Jun 18, 1974 | 98 min, 82.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Vektor satellites are there?
The catalog lists 23 objects built on the Vektor bus. 7 are in orbit and 16 have reentered.
How many Vektor satellites are in orbit?
7 Vektor objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Vektor bus?
The Vektor bus is most commonly built by YUZH.
When did the first Vektor satellite launch?
The first cataloged Vektor satellite launched in 1974, and the most recent in 1994.