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Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Meteor-M No.2-3 & others

Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M • Soyuz

Launch ID
6e5725b3-d0e9-4484-9d79-514fe8b978be
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
Type
Soyuz
Coordinates
51.884°, 128.334°
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ℹ️ Official Details

Meteor-M satellites are a new generation of Russian meteorological satellites to replace the Meteor-3M series. The first two Meteor-M satellites will feature following instruments:

- MSU-MR - Low-resolution Multispectral Scanner for global and regional for cloud cover mapping
- KMSS-2 - multichannel scanning unit for Earth surface monitoring
- MTVZA-GYa - imager/sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, sea surface wind
- IKFS-2 advanced IR sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles
- BRK SSPD - Data Collection System
- RK-SM-MKA - Modified Rescue Radio complex

One initial Meteor-M 1 satellite was built, followed by the improved Meteor-M 2 series satellites.

42 cubesats from various Russian and international organizations will be launched as co-passengers.