Pion-NKS
Pion-NKS
Satellites
Basic Information
Name
Pion-NKS
Designation
Pion-NKS
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Arsenal Design Bureau
Date of Introduction
2021
Description
The Pion-NKS reconnaissance satellites cover primarily the naval surveillance segment equipped with high resolution radar capable of identifying a car-sized object. The 6-ton 67-degree 500 kilometer orbit spacecraft has been designed with a service life of more than three years and is expected to be placed into orbit in the 2020-2025 timeframe.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Active
Origin
Russia
Contractor
Arsenal Design Bureau
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2021
Total Production
3
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight
6,500 kilogram
Performance — Orbit
500 kilometer
Time — Service Life
4 year
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
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Width
—
Height
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Weight
6500 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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