GLONASS-K2
GLONASS-K2 is the next-generation satellite design intended to support the Russian GLONASS radio-based satellite navigation system. Developed by ISS Reshetnev (Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems), the first satellite was successfully launched on 7 August 2023 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome with an expected production period of ten years. It is an evolution of the previous GLONASS-K third-generation satellites, adding CDMA signals, improving accuracy and increasing power. It is 70% heavier and has 170% more power.
| Manufacturer | ISS Reshetnev | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia | ||
| Operator | JSC «Navigation-Information Systems» | ||
| Applications | Navigation | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Bus | Ekspress-1000K | ||
| Constellation | GLONASS | ||
| Launch mass | 1645 kg | ||
| Power | 4370 watts | ||
| Batteries | Li-ion | ||
| Equipment | 2 Cs + 2 Rb clocks FDMA signals: L1OF, L1SF, L2OF and L2SF CDMA signals: L1OC, L1SC, L2SC and L3OC Space Laser Ranging Search & Rescue (COSPAS-SARSAT) Space Environment Detection System | ||
| Regime | MEO | ||
| Design life | 10 years | ||
| Production | |||
| Status | In production | ||
| On order | 2 | ||
| Built | 1 | ||
| Launched | 1 | ||
| Operational | 1 | ||
| Maiden launch | 7 August 2023 | ||
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| Derived from | GLONASS-K | ||
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