Rodnik-S (Strela-3M), two Russian military communication satellites manufactured by the Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems JSC for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
Name of Satellite | Rodnik-S (Strela 3M) |
Purpose | Communications |
Contractor | OAS ISS |
Country of Contractor | Russia |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 280 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 1 485 |
Expected Lifetime (yrs.) | 5 |
Date of Launch | 30.10.2018 |
Launch Site | Plesetsk Cosmodrome |
Launch Vehicle | Rokot |
COSPAR Number | 2018-097A |
NORAD Number | 43751 |
Rodnik-S are to provide communication to the Russian armed forces in the most remote areas where there are no traditional terrestrial communication channels. The Rodnik-S/Strela-3M satellite is expected to be used by military and civilian special services, as well as other government agencies.