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

1 2 3 1974: 2 launched, 1 since reentered 1975: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1976: 2 launched, 1 since reentered 1977: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1978: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1979: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1980: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1981: 3 launched, 1 since reentered 1982: 0 objects launched 1983: 2 launched, 1 since reentered 1984: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1985: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1986: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1987: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1988: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1989: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1990: 1 object launched 1991: 0 objects launched 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 0 objects launched 1994: 1 object launched 1974 1979 1984 1989 1994
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.

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