Yantar'-4K2M Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Yantar'-4K2M bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 10 have reentered. Most are built by ARSL. The largest operator on this bus is KVR. The first launched in 2004, the most recent in 2015.

0
In orbit
0
Active
10
Total launched
10
Reentered

Yantar'-4K2M launched per year

1 2004: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2007: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2008: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2009: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2010: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2011: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2012: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2015: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Yantar'-4K2M satellites.

Manufacturer ARSL
Purpose Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Launch mass 3186 kg
Dry mass 3186 kg
Length 6.3 m
Diameter 2.7 m
Span 6.3 m
Shape Cyl + 2 Pan
Power 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Propulsion 11D428
Design life 130 days

Top operators

KVR 7 VVKO 2 VVKOV 1

Top countries

RU 10

Yantar'-4K2M satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
COSMOS 2505 Kosmos-2505 40667 2015-027A VVKOV Jun 5, 2015 90 min, 81.4° Reentered
COSMOS 2495 Kosmos-2495 39732 2014-025A VVKO May 6, 2014 89 min, 81.4° Reentered
COSMOS 2480 Kosmos-2480 38335 2012-024A VVKO May 17, 2012 89 min, 81.3° Reentered
COSMOS 2472 Kosmos-2472 37726 2011-028A KVR Jun 27, 2011 89 min, 81.4° Reentered
COSMOS 2462 Kosmos-2462 36511 2010-014A KVR Apr 16, 2010 89 min, 67.1° Reentered
COSMOS 2450 Kosmos-2450 34871 2009-022A KVR Apr 29, 2009 89 min, 67.1° Reentered
COSMOS 2445 Kosmos-2445 33439 2008-058A KVR Nov 14, 2008 89 min, 67.1° Reentered
COSMOS 2427 Kosmos-2427 31595 2007-022A KVR Jun 7, 2007 90 min, 67.1° Reentered
COSMOS 2420 Kosmos-2420 29111 2006-017A KVR May 3, 2006 89 min, 67.1° Reentered
COSMOS 2410 Kosmos-2410 28396 2004-038A KVR Sep 24, 2004 89 min, 67.1° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Yantar'-4K2M satellites are there?

The catalog lists 10 objects built on the Yantar'-4K2M bus. 0 are in orbit and 10 have reentered.

How many Yantar'-4K2M satellites are in orbit?

0 Yantar'-4K2M objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Yantar'-4K2M bus?

The Yantar'-4K2M bus is most commonly built by ARSL.

When did the first Yantar'-4K2M satellite launch?

The first cataloged Yantar'-4K2M satellite launched in 2004, and the most recent in 2015.

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