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Relek

Russia

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Carried magnetosphere instruments. Science, solar cosmic rays, magnetosphere satellite built by Lavochkin, Russia. Launched 2014. Used Karat-Bus.

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Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
R-7, Soyuz-2-1B
Launch Sites
Baikonur LC31

Chronology

1 event

2014 July 8

15:58 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC31. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-2-1B.
  • MKA PN2 (Relek) - . Mass: 250 kg (550 lb). Nation: Russia. Spacecraft Bus: Karat. Spacecraft: Relek. USAF Sat Cat: 40070 . COSPAR: 2014-037B. Apogee: 821 km (510 mi). Perigee: 622 km (386 mi). Inclination: 98.38 deg. Period: 99.22 min. Carried magnetosphere instruments..