Earth:Geo-IK-2
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The Geo-IK-2 is a Russia n series of new generation civilian geodesy satellites replacing the Soviet Union's Geo-IK[1] and Sfera[2] constellations. They are intended to be used to create high precision three-dimensional maps of the Earth's surface, and to monitor plate tectonics. The satellites are produced by ISS Reshetnev, and have a mass of around 1,400 kilograms (3,100 lb).[3] They operate in a circular orbit at an altitude of around 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) above the Earth's surface. Not to be confused with the Napryazhenie / 14F150 / Nivelir military geodesy satellites.[4][5]
Launches
| Designation | Launch date (GMT) | Carrier rocket | Orbit | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo-IK-2 #11 / Musson 2 #1 (Kosmos 2470)[3] |
1 February 2011 14:00 |
Rokot/Briz-KM | Failed to enter usable orbit | Failure[6] |
| Geo-IK-2 #12 / Musson 2 #2 (Kosmos 2517)[3] |
4 June 2016 14:00 |
Rokot/Briz-KM | 936 km × 961 km, 99.28° | Operational |
See also
References
- ↑ "Geo-IK (Musson, 11F666)". http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/geo-ik.htm.
- ↑ "Sfera (Geoid, 11F621)". http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/sfera.htm.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Krebs, Gunter. "Geo-IK-2 (Musson-2, 14F31)". Gunter's Space Page. http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/geo-ik-2.htm. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ↑ "Soyuz-2-1v to launch a secret satellite". http://www.russianspaceweb.com/napryazhenie.html.
- ↑ "Nivelir-ZU (14F150) ?". http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/nivelir-zu.htm.
- ↑ "Russia lost GEO-IK-2 satellite". AvioNews. 3 February 2011. http://www.avionews.com/index.php?corpo=see_news_home.php&news_id=1125426&pagina_chiamante=index.php. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
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