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2019 · Russian Space Forces

Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)

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

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.

Overview

Date / time
August 30, 2019 at 02:00 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
133/3 (133L)
Mission
Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Polar Orbit
Launch vehicle
Rokot/Briz-KM →
Launch provider
Russian Space Forces →

Payloads deployed · 1

COSMOS 2540
LEO