Operator
Russian Space ForcesManufacturer
Russian Space ForcesLuch-1 Mission
10/11/1995
Luch-1 and Luch-2 have executed close-approach maneuvers to major European and NATO geostationary satellites at approximately 36,000 kilometers altitude.
Luch-1 is a Russian signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellite launched in 2014.
Luch-1 fragmented or suffered a propulsion failure in January 2026.