Communications Satellite

Rodnik (Cosmos 2416), 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 SatelliteRodnik (Cosmos 2416)
PurposeCommunications
ContractorNPO-PM
Country of ContractorRussia
Launch Mass (kg.)225
Class of OrbitLEO
Perigee (km)1 436
Date of Launch21.12.2005
Launch SitePlesetsk Cosmodrome
Launch VehicleKosmos 3M
COSPAR Number2005-048B
NORAD Number28908

Rodnik 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.

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