Russian Space Forces

Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)

Success

Rokot/Briz-KM

T-minus to liftoff

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

Jun 4, 14:00:14 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleRokot/Briz-KM

OrbitPolar Orbit

Pad133/3 (133L)

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Mission

Geo-IK-2 will conduct high precision geodesic measurements to improve our understanding and models of the earth. 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

WindowJun 4, 13:45:00 UTC→Jun 4, 14:45:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyRokot