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