Kompas
Spacecraft · Russia
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Russian earth seismology satellite. Earth Sciences satellite built by GRTsKB Makeyev for Izmiran, Russia. Launched 2001 - 2006.
The Russian Kompas satellite, built by Makeyev for the IZMIRAN geophysics institute, was an 80 kg satellite with a magnetometer and other sensors designed to attempt prediction of earthquakes. The satellite was originally built for use on the Shtil rocket.
More at: Kompas.
Related
- Family
- Earth, Earth seismology sat, Technology
- Country
- Russia
- Launch Sites
- Baikonur, Barents Sea Launch Area, Baikonur LC45/1
- Agency
- Makeyev bureau
Chronology
2 events
2001 December 10
17:18 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC45/1. LV Family: Zenit. Launch Vehicle: Zenit-2.- Kompas - .
Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RAKA.
Manufacturer: Makeyev bureau.
Class: Earth.
Type: Seismology satellite. Spacecraft: Kompas.
USAF Sat Cat: 27002 . COSPAR: 2001-056B. Apogee: 1,013 km (629 mi). Perigee: 985 km (612 mi). Inclination: 99.20 deg. Period: 105.10 min.
The Russian Kompas satellite, built by Makeyev for the IZMIRAN geophysics institute, was an 80 kg satellite with a magnetometer and other sensors designed to attempt prediction of earthquakes. The satellite was originally built for use on the Shtil rocket.
2006 May 26
18:50 GMT - . Launch Site: Barents Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: 69.5 N x 34.2 E. Launch Platform: K-84. LV Family: R-29. Launch Vehicle: Shtil'-1.- Kompass-2 - .
Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Izmiran.
Manufacturer: Makeyev bureau.
Class: Technology.
Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Kompas.
Decay Date: 2011-12-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 29157 . COSPAR: 2006-019A. Apogee: 492 km (305 mi). Perigee: 402 km (249 mi). Inclination: 78.90 deg. Period: 93.50 min.
Complex Orbital Magneto-Plasma Autonomous Small Satellite. Earthquake research satellite for the Moscow-based IZMIRAN science institute. The satellite carried detectors for electrons, UHF/VHF waves, UV emission and radiation, a radio frequency analyser for electric field waves, and a Mayak ionospheric beacon. Reports indicated that the satellite did not respond to ground commands and that its mission was abandoned.