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Soyuz 2.1b | Resurs-P No.3

Soyuz 2.1b
Mar 13, 2016, 6:56 PM UTC
Mar 13, 2016, 6:56 PM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00

Mission Details

This is the third satellite in the Resurs-P series of Earth observation satellites launched by the Russian government to replace the Resurs-DK 1 satellite. The satellite is capable of capturing images with a resolution of 3m per pixel in colour mode and as low as 1m in its panchromatic mode. The images provided will be used for the Russian ministries of Agriculture and Fishing, Meteorology, Transportation, Defence, and Natural Resources.

Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Launch Site

Pad
31/6
Location
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Country
🇰🇿 KAZ