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Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)

Russian Space Forces133/3 (133L) — Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name
Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Type
Earth Science
Target orbit
Polar Orbit (PO)

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.

schedule

NET (no earlier than)
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vehicle & provider

Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Family
Rokot
Variant
Briz-KM
Provider
Russian Space Forces
Type
Government
Country
RUS

launch site

Pad
133/3 (133L)
Location
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Country
RUS
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
62.8870, 40.8470