Geo-IK-2
The Geo-IK-2 is a Russian series of new generation military[1] geodesy satellites replacing the Soviet Union's Geo-IK[2] and Sfera[3] 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).[4] 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.[5][6]
Launches
| Designation | Launch date (GMT) | Carrier rocket | Orbit | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo-IK-2 #11 / Musson 2 #1 (Kosmos 2470)[4] |
1 February 2011 14:00 |
Rokot/Briz-KM | Failed to enter usable orbit | Failure[7] |
| Geo-IK-2 #12 / Musson 2 #2 (Kosmos 2517)[4] |
4 June 2016 14:00 |
Rokot/Briz-KM | 936 km × 961 km, 99.28° | Operational |
| Geo-IK-2 #13 / Musson 2 #3 (Kosmos 2540)[8] |
30 August 2019 14:00 |
Rokot/Briz-KM | Originally planned on a Soyuz-2-1v, switched to a Rokot in June 2017. |
See also
References
- ^ "РФ запускает долгожданный военный спутник "Гео ИК-2"" [Russia to launch long awaited military satellite Geo IK-2] (in Russian). 3 January 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Geo-IK (Musson, 11F666)". space.skyrocket.de.
- ^ "Sfera (Geoid, 11F621)". space.skyrocket.de.
- ^ a b c Krebs, Gunter. "Geo-IK-2 (Musson-2, 14F31)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ "Soyuz-2-1v to launch a secret satellite". www.russianspaceweb.com.
- ^ "Nivelir-ZU (14F150) ?". space.skyrocket.de. Archived from the original on 2017-07-28. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ^ "Russia lost GEO-IK-2 satellite". AvioNews. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ "Russia's Rokot vehicle successfully launches Geo-IK-2 satellite". NASASpaceFlight.com. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.