2019-057 Success
Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Aug 30, 2019, 02:00 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Rokot
Agency
Russian Space Forces
Site / Pad
GIK-1 / LC133/3
Outcome
Success
Flight
492-3921-129/72530
COSPAR Designator
2019-057
Mission
Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) (Earth Science)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Provider
Russian Space Forces
Agency launches
105 (4 YTD)
Site launches
1630 (4 YTD)
Pad launches
158 (1 YTD)