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

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

Geo-IK-2 is a Russian geodesy mission to deliver precise three-dimensional maps of the Earth’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 type: Earth Science · Orbit: Polar Orbit

Rocket: Rokot/Briz-KM · Provider: Russian Space Forces

Launch pad

133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation · View on map (opens in new tab)