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Satellite Programme:
Arctica in Molniya orbit
Programme details
Programme description
Two-satellite programme for high-latitude frequent observation.
Russian programme: Roscosmos responsible of development, RosHydroMet of operations.
The platforms are actively stabilised over 3 axes.
The design life time is 10 years.
The satellites exploit the Highly Elliptical Molniya orbit.
The two satellites are flown at nearly the same time, with coordinated dephased orbital planes.
Detailed description not available.
Data circulation
Agencies
RosHydroMet
, Roscosmos
Programme lifetime
2021 - 2035
Associated satellites and instruments
Note: red tag => no longer operational , green tag => operational
, blue tag => planned
OSCAR/Space Version 2.6 released
OSCAR/Space Version 2.6 was released including new features related to Gap Analysis and satellite status information. With version 2.6 OSCAR/Space has a new URL; https://space.oscar.wmo.int . Please read more via the link here .