The launch of 28 satellites took place at the Vostochny cosmodrome today, November 5, on a Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle as part of the Ionosphere-M spacecraft launch mission No. 1 and No. 2.
Specialists of the private space company SPUTNIX (part of the Sitronics Group) received the first data after the launch of a new batch of 24 SITRO-AIS spacecraft and four satellites created as part of the Space-π scientific and educational project, organized by the Innovation Promotion Foundation.
The devices created at SPUTNIX were placed in launch containers, of which all 28 satellites were automatically put into orbit after reaching an altitude of 500 and 600 km above sea level. This was announced by Vladislav Ivanenko, CEO of SPUTNIX.
“The first stage of the flight mission was successful. All spacecraft are separated from the containers. Our specialists are currently recording telemetry signals at the SPUTNIX mission control center in Moscow, systems are being calibrated, and all satellites have already been taken over. The final results will be received in the next 24 hours. We are looking forward to the start of full—fledged operation of the satellites and the implementation of all the tasks set,” Vladislav Ivanenko said.
He also noted that each successful launch confirms the high level of competence of SPUTNIX specialists in the field of space technologies and strengthens the company’s position in the space services market.
The SITRO-AIS spacecraft manufactured by SPUTNIX are designed for satellite monitoring of navigation in the World Ocean. The satellites are equipped with equipment for receiving and transmitting signals of the automatic identification system (AIS) from ships to ground stations for monitoring and ensuring the safety of navigation, including along the Northern Sea Route. After all satellites have been tested in orbit, the Russian AIS group will expand almost twice – to 52 satellites.
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