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Meteor-M No.2-3 & others
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Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

Meteor-M No.2-3 & others

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Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
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Jun 27, 11:34:49 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleSoyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadCosmodrome Site 1S
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Mission

Meteor-M satellites are a new generation of Russian meteorological satellites to replace the Meteor-3M series. The first two Meteor-M satellites will feature following instruments: - MSU-MR - Low-resolution Multispectral Scanner for global and regional for cloud cover mapping - KMSS-2 - multichannel scanning unit for Earth surface monitoring - MTVZA-GYa - imager/sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, sea surface wind - IKFS-2 advanced IR sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles - BRK SSPD - Data Collection System - RK-SM-MKA - Modified Rescue Radio complex One initial Meteor-M 1 satellite was built, followed by the improved Meteor-M 2 series satellites. 42 cubesats from various Russian and international organizations will be launched as co-passengers.

Quick facts

VehicleSoyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadCosmodrome Site 1S
SiteVostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
WindowJun 27, 11:34:49 UTC→Jun 27, 11:34:49 UTC

Vehicle

FamilySoyuz
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Cosmodrome Site 1S
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
51.884, 128.334