Communications Satellite

Rodnik (Cosmos 2451), 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 2451)
PurposeCommunications
ContractorOAO ISS
Country of ContractorRussia
Launch Mass (kg.)280
Class of OrbitLEO
Perigee (km)1 498
Expected Lifetime (yrs.)5
Date of Launch06.07.2009
Launch SitePlesetsk Cosmodrome
Launch VehicleRokot
COSPAR Number2009-036A
NORAD Number35498

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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