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Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) launched on Fri, Aug 30, 2019, 02:00 PM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Aug 2019
NET Fri, Aug 30, 2019, 02:00 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Rokot/Briz-KMVehicle
Russian Space ForcesProvider
133/3 (133L)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Rokot/Briz-KM to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Rokot/Briz-KM ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) launch?
Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) is scheduled to lift off Fri, Aug 30, 2019, 02:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)?
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Who is launching Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)?
Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Rokot/Briz-KM.
Where does Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) launch from?
It lifts off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.