August 30, 2019 2:00 pm
Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
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Rokot/Briz-KM
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
13:45 UTC
Window Close
14:45 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 30, 2019 · 14:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch Pad
133/3 (133L)
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Russian Space Forces
Payload
Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Russian Space Forces
133/3 (133L)
Launch Overview
Window Open
13:45 UTC
Window Close
14:45 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 30, 2019 · 14:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch Pad
133/3 (133L)
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Russian Space Forces
Payload
Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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