Araks 1, 2 (11F664)
Araks 1 [GDK]
The Araks is a new area reconnaisance satellite, which has reportedly a resolution of 2 - 10 m (panchromatic and infra red). Its high orbit gives it a longer loitering time over the target. The platform, named Arkon by the manufacturer NPO Lavochkin, is a development of the proven Mars / Venera interplanetary platforms.
(Note: There is still some confusion, wether Araks is the name of the satellite and Arkon the name of the platform or vice versa).
| Nation: | Russia |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting) |
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| Contractors: | NPO Lavochkin |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Arkon Platform |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
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| Orbit: | 1500 km × 1836 km, 64.4° |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosmos 2344 (Araks #1) | 06.06.1997 | TB LC-200/39 | Proton-K Blok-DM-5 | ||
| Kosmos 2392 (Araks #2) | 25.07.2002 | TB LC-81/24 | Proton-K Blok-DM-5 |
