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Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)

© ESA/Stephane Corvaja

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Russian Space Forces

Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)

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Rokot/Briz-KM
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Aug 30, 14:00:14 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleRokot/Briz-KM
OrbitPolar Orbit
Pad133/3 (133L)
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Mission

Geo-IK-2 is a Russian geodesy mission to deliver precise three-dimensional maps of the Earth’s surface and gravitational data for use in scientific studies and military applications. Using GLONASS for accurate positioning data, the 1400kg satellite will operate in a 1000km polar orbit.

Quick facts

VehicleRokot/Briz-KM
OrbitPolar Orbit
Pad133/3 (133L)
SitePlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
WindowAug 30, 13:45:00 UTC→Aug 30, 14:45:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyRokot
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
133/3 (133L)
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
62.887, 40.847