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

Name: Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Start: 2019-08-30T14:00:14Z
Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

Geo-IK-2 is a Russian geodesy mission to deliver precise three-dimensional maps of the Earthâ€™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.

Mission Details

Launch date: August 30, 2019 at 02:00 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Rokot/Briz-KM
Operator: Russian Space Forces
Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Mission type: Earth Science