Yantar-1KFT (Kometa, Siluet, 11F660)

Yantar-1KFT (Kometa)

The Space Mapping System "Kometa" composed of the topographic camera TK-350 and the high resolution camera KVR-1000, integrated with on-board equipment for external orientation elements determination, is designed to provide large scale topographic and digital maps. On-board equipment includes two star positioning cameras, a laser altimeter, navigation sensors and synchronizing devices. The system allows topographic and thematic maps to be produced for any area of the Earth.

The spacecraft features a Yantar-based propulsion module with a Zenit-based reentry capsule.

The satellite operates in near-circular orbit at an average altitude of 220 kilometers and has an orbital duration of 45 days. The total film capacity covers approximately 10.5 million square kilometers of land area. The entire system is then retrieved from orbit and landed at the preliminary defined location.