1997 · Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Araks-N 1
successProton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1
The Araks-N was a electro-optical area reconnaissance satellite, which had reportedly a resolution of 2 - 10 m (panchromatic and infra red). Its high orbit gave it a longer loitering time over the target.
Overview
- Date / time
- June 6, 1997 at 04:56 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- 200/39 (200L)
- Mission
- Araks-N 1
- Mission type
- Government/Top Secret
- Orbit achieved
- Low Earth Orbit