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MKA-FKI

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Equipped with L-band UHF panoramic radiometer to map soil moisture and water salinity, studying the land-ocean-atmosphere energy system; and a multi-spectral Pribor EK camera.

Family
Earth
Launch Vehicles
R-7, Soyuz-FG
Launch Sites
Baikonur LC31

Chronology

1 event

2012 July 22

06:41 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC31. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-FG.
  • MKA-FKI 1 - . Payload: MKA-PN1. Mass: 156 kg (343 lb). Nation: Russia. Class: Earth. Type: Climate satellite. Spacecraft: MKA-FKI. USAF Sat Cat: 38711 . COSPAR: 2012-039E. Apogee: 822 km (510 mi). Perigee: 805 km (500 mi). Inclination: 98.90 deg. Period: 101.20 min. Equipped with L-band UHF panoramic radiometer to map soil moisture and water salinity, studying the land-ocean-atmosphere energy system; and a multi-spectral Pribor EK camera..