Venera SA Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Venera SA bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 8 have reentered. Most are built by NPOL. The largest operator on this bus is IKI/BABTS. The first launched in 1975, the most recent in 1984.
0
In orbit
0
Active
8
Total launched
8
Reentered
Venera SA launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Venera SA satellites.
| Manufacturer | NPOL |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 675 kg |
| Dry mass | 675 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 2 m |
| Shape | Sphere + Disk + Cyl |
Top operators
IKI/BABTS 6 IKI/NPOL 2
Top countries
SU 8
Venera SA satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEGA 1 DESCENT CRAFT SA Vega-1 | 15858 | 1984-125E | IKI/BABTS | Dec 15, 1984 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VEGA 2 DESCENT CRAFT SA Vega-2 | 15856 | 1984-128E | IKI/BABTS | Dec 21, 1984 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 14 DESCENT CRAFT SA Veneri-14 | 15600 | 1981-110D | IKI/NPOL | Nov 4, 1981 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 13 DESCENT CRAFT SA Veneri-13 | 15599 | 1981-106D | IKI/NPOL | Oct 30, 1981 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 12 DESCENT CRAFT SA Veneri-12 | 12028 | · | IKI/BABTS | Sep 14, 1978 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 11 DESCENT CRAFT SA Veneri-11 | 12027 | · | IKI/BABTS | Sep 9, 1978 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 10 DESCENT CRAFT SA Veneri-10 | 08423 | · | IKI/BABTS | Jun 14, 1975 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| VENERA 9 DESCENT CRAFT SA Veneri-9 | 08411 | · | IKI/BABTS | Jun 8, 1975 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Venera SA satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Venera SA bus. 0 are in orbit and 8 have reentered.
How many Venera SA satellites are in orbit?
0 Venera SA objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Venera SA bus?
The Venera SA bus is most commonly built by NPOL.
When did the first Venera SA satellite launch?
The first cataloged Venera SA satellite launched in 1975, and the most recent in 1984.