One of the Russian GLONASS satellite system has received mechanical damage, and out of order, a source told Tass in the space industry.
«satellite« Glonass-M »№ 738 has crashed due to mechanical damage. On Thursday, the commission “Roskosmos” to decide on its withdrawal from the system “, – said the source
He explained that it is connected with it received a few days ago to withdraw maintenance once three satellites launched in. one time and working in the same plane – “Glonass-M” number 736, number 737 and number 738. it is expected that the desired point of standing the satellite will by March
«Glonass-K.” – new spacecraft generation, and the last time he was on the stage of flight tests. However, an emergency situation with the “Glonass-M” number 738 forced to put into operation a new device to close arisen hole “, – said the agency
It is noted that the failure of the satellite occurred some weeks prior to the planned formal transfer. GLONASS system in the Ministry of Defence operation. Earlier it was reported that the event was going to happen before the end of February
GLONASS -. Russian global navigation satellite system, GPS analog. Now GLONASS constellation consists of 28 satellites, 22 of which are used for their intended purpose. Three vehicle temporarily removed for maintenance, one satellite is in the commissioning phase and should begin in early March. Another unit is the chief designer of the study, and one passes a stage of flight tests.
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