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IONOSFERA-M 2

Ionospheric Science · Roscosmos

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The companion to Ionosfera-M 1, together providing the first Russian two-satellite ionospheric monitoring system distinguishing spatial from temporal variations. Flying in complementary orbits, the pair builds the three-dimensional ionospheric picture critical for maintaining GLONASS accuracy during solar disturbances at solar maximum.

Its orbit

Orbit
Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
Altitude
509–511 mi (819–822 km)
Inclination
98.7°
One orbit
101.2 minutes14.2 orbits a day
NORAD ID
61736
Int’l designator
2024-199B
Launched
2024

Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.

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