2016-034 Success
Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)
Jun 4, 2016, 02:00 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Rokot
Agency
Russian Space Forces
Site / Pad
GIK-1 / LC133/3
Outcome
Success
Flight
492-6391-834/72527
COSPAR Designator
2016-034
Mission
Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) (Earth Science)
Geo-IK-2 will conduct high precision geodesic measurements to improve our understanding and models of the earth. Using GLONASS for accurate positioning data, the 1400kg satellite will operate in a 1000km polar orbit.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Provider
Russian Space Forces
Agency launches
92 (4 YTD)
Site launches
1615 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
154 (2 YTD)