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Sich

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Sich 2 — Sich 2
Credit: Manufacturer Image

Ukrainian remote sensing satellite built by Yuzhnoye.

Subtopics

Sich 2 Ocean Observation satellite built by Yuzhnoye for NKAU, Ukraine. Launched 2011. Used MS-2-8 bus.
Sich 2M Ocean Observation satellite built by Yuzhnoye for NKAU. Used MS-2-8 bus.

Family: Earth
Country: Ukraine
Launch Vehicles: Dnepr

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Sich 2
Credit: Manufacturer Image

Chronology

1 event

2011 August 17

07:12 GMT - . Launch Site: Dombarovskiy. LV Family: R-36M. Launch Vehicle: Dnepr.

Sich 2 - . Mass: 175 kg (385 lb). Nation: Ukraine. Class: Earth. Type: Earth resources satellite. Spacecraft: Sich. USAF Sat Cat: 37794 . COSPAR: 2011-044G. Apogee: 703 km (436 mi). Perigee: 684 km (425 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 98.60 min. Ukrainian remote sensing satellite built by Yuzhnoye..