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GLONASS-K2

GLONASS-K2

Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
GLONASS-K2
Designation
GLONASS-K2
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
ISS Reshetnev Company
Date of Introduction
2023
Description

The GLONASS-K2 satellite series are an upgraded variant of the GLONASS-K spacecraft with the first launch planned for 2022 or 2023. The spacecraft offers improved accuracy while keeping the 10-year service life and increasing both power and weight. The new satellites will support both military and civilian operators. The GLONASS-K2 features a high degree of Russian produced electronics compared with previous GLONASS satellites. Russia expects to procure up to 33 spacecraft over a period of 10 years through the early 2030s.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 19140.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Satellites
Status Active
Origin Russia
Contractor ISS Reshetnev Company
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) September 2023
Total Production 33
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight 1,645 kilogram
Performance — Orbit 19,140 kilometer
Power — Power 4,370 watt
Time — Orbital Period 11.3 hour
Time — Service Life 10 year
Variants
Variant 1 GLONASS
Variant 2 GLONASS-M
Variant 3 GLONASS-K
Variant 4 GLONASS-K2
Variant 5 GLONASS-V
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
1645 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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