Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the optical / imaging satellites category.
01 / Overview
EKS Kupol
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2015–
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the optical / imaging satellites category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Satellite TypeEarly warning satellite
- First Launch Year2015
- OperatorKosmicheskie Voyska Rossii (Cosmic Forces, Russia)
- Constellation Size6
- ManufacturerRKK Energia (bus) and; TsNII Kometa (payload)
- In ServiceYes
◈Orbit1MOD.1
- Orbit Type (LEO/MEO/GEO)Molniya orbit
▣Platform1MOD.1
- Satellite BusPossibly USP (Victoria)
◇Payload2MOD.2
- Primary PayloadMilitary early warning system and secure emergency communications payload
- Sensor TypeInfrared telescope and optical/infrared sensors
◆Program2MOD.2
- Number Launched6
- First Launch2015
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2015Production started
11
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES RANKING Optical / Imaging Satellites · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES3MODERN ERA · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES850RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS10PERFORMANCE/PRICE · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES
ⓘ Rankings are within theOptical / Imaging Satellitescategory.
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