Venera Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Venera bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by NPOL. The largest operator on this bus is IKI/BABTS. The first launched in 1975, the most recent in 1984.
10
In orbit
0
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
Venera launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Venera satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOL |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Venus flyby, Comet Halley flyby |
| Launch mass | 2718 kg |
| Dry mass | 2500 kg |
| Length | 5 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Span | 9 m |
| Shape | Flared Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
| Typical orbit | 91 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
IKI/BABTS 8 IKI/NPOL 2
Top countries
SU 10
Venera satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEGA 2 BUS Vega-2 | 15449 | 1984-128A | IKI/BABTS | Dec 21, 1984 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VEGA 1 BUS Vega-1 | 15432 | 1984-125A | IKI/BABTS | Dec 15, 1984 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 16 Venera-16 | 14107 | 1983-054A | IKI/NPOL | Jun 7, 1983 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 15 Venera-15 | 14104 | 1983-053A | IKI/NPOL | Jun 2, 1983 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 14 BUS Venera-14 | 12938 | 1981-110A | IKI/BABTS | Nov 4, 1981 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 13 BUS Venera-13 | 12927 | 1981-106A | IKI/BABTS | Oct 30, 1981 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 12 BUS Venera-12 | 11025 | · | IKI/BABTS | Sep 14, 1978 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 11 BUS Venera-11 | 11020 | 1978-084A | IKI/BABTS | Sep 9, 1978 | 1437 min, 1.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 10 BUS Venera-10 | 07947 | · | IKI/BABTS | Jun 14, 1975 | · | Inactive | ◉ |
| VENERA 9 BUS Venera-9 | 07915 | 1975-050A | IKI/BABTS | Jun 8, 1975 | 91 min, 51.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Venera satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the Venera bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Venera satellites are in orbit?
10 Venera objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Venera bus?
The Venera bus is most commonly built by NPOL.
When did the first Venera satellite launch?
The first cataloged Venera satellite launched in 1975, and the most recent in 1984.