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2016 · Russian Space Forces

Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)

successRokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)

Geo-IK-2 will conduct high precision geodesic measurements to improve our understanding and models of the earth. Using GLONASS for accurate positioning data, the 1400kg satellite will operate in a 1000km polar orbit.

Overview

Date / time
June 4, 2016 at 02:00 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
133/3 (133L)
Mission
Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Polar Orbit
Launch vehicle
Rokot/Briz-KM →
Launch provider
Russian Space Forces →

Payloads deployed · 1

COSMOS 2517 (GEO-IK 2)
LEO