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Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)
Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) launched on Sat, Jun 4, 2016, 02:00 PM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Jun 2016
NET Sat, Jun 4, 2016, 02:00 PM UTC
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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 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) launch?
Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) is scheduled to lift off Sat, Jun 4, 2016, 02:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)?
Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Rokot/Briz-KM.
Where does Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) launch from?
It lifts off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.