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IONOSFERA-M 3
Ionospheric Science · Roscosmos
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Russia's third Ionosfera-M expands the constellation as solar maximum approaches with more frequent ionospheric disturbances. The multi-satellite network provides continuous monitoring needed to issue timely space weather warnings to Russia's power grid operators, aviation authorities, and military communications systems.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
- Altitude
- 512–513 mi (823–826 km)
- Inclination
- 98.6°
- One orbit
- 101.2 minutes14.2 orbits a day
- NORAD ID
- 64876
- Int’l designator
- 2025-155A
- Launched
- 2025
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 7 Nov 2026.
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