Rodnik, 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 (Cosmos 2507, Strela 3M) |
Purpose | Communications |
Contractor | OAS ISS |
Country of Contractor | Russia |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 280 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 1 497 |
Expected Lifetime (yrs.) | 5 |
Date of Launch | 23.09.2015 |
Launch Site | Plesetsk Cosmodrome |
Launch Vehicle | Rokot |
COSPAR Number | 2015-050A |
NORAD Number | 40920 |
Communications Satellite 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