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Lomonosov

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Mission Photos:

Lomonosov satellite
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

Additional Information:

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