Lotos-S
Lotos-S
Satellites
Basic Information
Name
Lotos-S
Designation
Lotos-S
Alternate Designation
Lotos-M
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Arsenal Design Bureau
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Lotos-S satellites are intended to provide ground surveillance with the first launch carried out in 2009 into a 67-degree 900 kilometer orbit. That launch was considered a failure and two additional satellites were placed into orbit successfully in 2015 and 2018. The 6-ton Lotos-S is equipped with a passive radiofrequency receiver to perform detection, identification and location of surface targets and communications assets. The Lotos-M reconnaissance satellite is a new version of the Lotos-S signals intelligence spacecraft.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
900.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Active
Also Known As
Lotos-M
Origin
Russia
Contractor
Arsenal Design Bureau
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2015
Total Production
3
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight
6,000 kilogram
Performance — Orbit
900 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
Lotos-S
Variant 2
Pion-NKS
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003037
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
6000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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