Roscosmos announced that the first image was taken from the second Arktika-M satellite. Images published telegram channel companies.
“The satellite is in a functionally highly elliptical Molniya-type orbit with an equatorial inclination of 63.3 degrees, an above-ground altitude of approximately 38,900 kilometers, and a perigee altitude of approximately 1,400 kilometers. Roscosmos said all the spacecraft’s service systems were operating normally.”
The second Arktika-M satellite was launched on December 16, 2023, and the first satellite was launched on February 28 and entered service on September 3, 2021. The two satellites will work collaboratively in their operational orbits to continuously monitor Russia’s northern region and the world’s Arctic region. The satellite constellation is expected to consist of four satellites by 2031.
Before that at Novosibirsk State University (NSU) announced About plans to start small spacecraft production in 2024.
Previously recognized About the possible timing of the creation of an analogue of the Starlink satellite Internet network in Russia.