Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the optical / imaging satellites category.
01 / Overview
Yantar-4K2M
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–2015
Quantity
10
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES · POST-COLD WAR
2
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 TypeReconnaissance satellite
- First Launch Year2004
- OperatorGRU
- Constellation Size10
- ManufacturerTsSKB
- In ServiceYes
◈Orbit1MOD.1
- Orbit Type (LEO/MEO/GEO)Low Earth Orbit
▣Platform1MOD.1
- Satellite BusYantar
◇Payload4MOD.4
- Primary Payloadfilm camera
- Imaging Resolution0.3 m
- Sensor Typefilm camera
- Inter-Satellite LinkYes
◆Program2MOD.2
- Number Launched10
- First Launch2004
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2004Production started
- 2015Production ended
22
years in service
11
years in production
10
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES RANKING Optical / Imaging Satellites · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES2POST-COLD WAR · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES556RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS10PERFORMANCE/PRICE · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES
ⓘ Rankings are within theOptical / Imaging Satellitescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A communication link enabling direct data transfer between satellites without ground station relay.
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