Lomonosov
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Mission Photos:
Courtesy of Scobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Mission Objectives:
The purpose of the mission is studying of ultra high energy cosmic rays, gamma ray bursts, and transient luminous events in the upper atmosphere.
SLR will be used for additional control of disclosure rod-block of photodetectors by measuring the distance betwen two retroreflector arrays and for the determination of spacecraft position.
Mission Instrumentation:
Mission Parameters:
| Satellite: | Lomonosov |
| Sponsor: | Scobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University |
| Expected Life: | 3 years |
| Primary Applications: | Upper atmosphere research |
| Primary SLR Applications: | Orbit determination |
| COSPAR ID: | 1602601 |
| SIC Code: | 5560 |
| Satellite Catalog (NORAD) Number: | 41464 |
| Launch Date: | April 28, 2016 |
| NP Bin Size: | 5 seconds |
| RRA Shape: | pyramid |
| Cube Diameter: | |
| Reflectors: | 4 corner cubes |
| Inclination: | 97.272 degrees |
| Eccentricity: | 0 |
| Altitude: | 478 - 500 km |
| Mass: | 620 kg |
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