The Araks-N was a electro-optical area reconnaissance satellite, which had reportedly a resolution of 2 - 10 m (panchromatic and infra red). Its high orbit gave it a longer loitering time over the target.

Mission type: Government/Top Secret · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Proton-K/17S40 · Provider: Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center