2021 · Russian Space Forces
Pion-NKS No. 1 (Kosmos 2550)
successSoyuz 2.1b | Pion-NKS No. 1 (Kosmos 2550)
The Russian Pion-NKS (14F139) satellites are the naval component of the next generation ELINT satellite system Liana. As a replacement for both the passive ELINT US-PM and the active radar US-A, they carry both ELINT sensors as well as an active radar.
Overview
- Date / time
- June 25, 2021 at 07:50 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- 43/4 (43R)
- Mission
- Pion-NKS No. 1 (Kosmos 2550)
- Mission type
- Government/Top Secret
- Orbit achieved
- Low Earth Orbit