Photo: Joel Kowsky · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Earth Science · Elliptical
Arktika-M ("Arctic-M") is a series of Earh observation satellites which will gather meteorological and hydrological data on polar region. Arktika-M satellites will also provide communication services for the region.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKTIKA-M 1 2021-016A | Payload | 713 × 39639 km · 63.3° | Globe |
| FREGAT R/B 2021-016B | Rocket body | 511 × 40143 km · 63.3° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2021-016 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).