Zenit-4MT Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Zenit-4MT bus accounts for 23 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 23 have reentered. Most are built by TSSKB. The largest operator on this bus is VTS. The first launched in 1971, the most recent in 1982.

0
In orbit
0
Active
23
Total launched
23
Reentered

Zenit-4MT launched per year

1 2 3 1971: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1972: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1973: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1974: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1975: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1976: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1977: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1978: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1979: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1980: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1981: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1982: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 1971 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Zenit-4MT satellites.

Manufacturer TSSKB
Purpose Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Launch mass 2200 kg
Dry mass 2200 kg
Length 6.5 m
Diameter 2.4 m
Span 6.5 m
Shape Sphere + DCone
Power Batteries
Propulsion 11D82M

Top operators

VTS 14 TSKBE3 5 TSSKB 4

Top countries

SU 23

Zenit-4MT satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
COSMOS 1398 Kosmos-1398 13396 1982-077A VTS Aug 3, 1982 89 min, 82.4° Reentered
COSMOS 1332 Kosmos-1332 13031 1982-002A VTS Jan 12, 1982 89 min, 82.3° Reentered
COSMOS 1309 Kosmos-1309 12837 1981-092A VTS Sep 18, 1981 89 min, 82.3° Reentered
COSMOS 1239 Kosmos-1239 12140 1981-004A VTS Jan 16, 1981 89 min, 82.3° Reentered
COSMOS 1211 Kosmos-1211 11982 1980-077A VTS Sep 23, 1980 89 min, 82.4° Reentered
COSMOS 1180 Kosmos-1180 11798 1980-038A VTS May 15, 1980 90 min, 62.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1139 Kosmos-1139 11564 1979-088A VTS Oct 5, 1979 90 min, 72.9° Reentered
COSMOS 1119 Kosmos-1119 11478 1979-071A VTS Aug 3, 1979 89 min, 81.3° Reentered
COSMOS 1069 Kosmos-1069 11173 1978-124A VTS Dec 28, 1978 90 min, 62.8° Reentered
COSMOS 1046 Kosmos-1046 11098 1978-102A VTS Nov 1, 1978 90 min, 72.9° Reentered
COSMOS 988 Kosmos-988 10666 1978-015A VTS Feb 8, 1978 90 min, 72.8° Reentered
COSMOS 916 Kosmos-916 10040 1977-046A VTS Jun 10, 1977 90 min, 62.8° Reentered
COSMOS 855 Kosmos-855 09433 1976-095A VTS Sep 21, 1976 90 min, 72.9° Reentered
COSMOS 811 Kosmos-811 08781 1976-030A VTS Mar 31, 1976 90 min, 72.8° Reentered
COSMOS 759 Kosmos-759 08275 1975-084A TSSKB Sep 12, 1975 89 min, 62.8° Reentered
COSMOS 720 Kosmos-720 07696 1975-019A TSSKB Mar 21, 1975 89 min, 62.8° Reentered
COSMOS 693 Kosmos-693 07509 1974-088A TSSKB Nov 4, 1974 89 min, 81.3° Reentered
COSMOS 664 Kosmos-664 07351 1974-049A TSSKB Jun 29, 1974 90 min, 72.8° Reentered
COSMOS 616 Kosmos-616 06979 1973-102A TSKBE3 Dec 17, 1973 90 min, 72.9° Reentered
COSMOS 576 Kosmos-576 06713 1973-044A TSKBE3 Jun 27, 1973 90 min, 72.9° Reentered
COSMOS 541 Kosmos-541 06326 1972-105A TSKBE3 Dec 27, 1972 90 min, 81.3° Reentered
COSMOS 502 Kosmos-502 06105 1972-055A TSKBE3 Jul 13, 1972 89 min, 65.4° Reentered
COSMOS 470 Kosmos-470 05727 1971-118A TSKBE3 Dec 27, 1971 89 min, 65.4° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Zenit-4MT satellites are there?

The catalog lists 23 objects built on the Zenit-4MT bus. 0 are in orbit and 23 have reentered.

How many Zenit-4MT satellites are in orbit?

0 Zenit-4MT objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Zenit-4MT bus?

The Zenit-4MT bus is most commonly built by TSSKB.

When did the first Zenit-4MT satellite launch?

The first cataloged Zenit-4MT satellite launched in 1971, and the most recent in 1982.

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