Zond-PP [Lavochkin]
Zond-PP or MKA-PN 1 is a microsatellite designed to study the characteristics of the earth's surface by using a L-band UHF panoramic radiometer and is aimed at mapping of soil moisture and water salinity waters, and study the land-ocean-atmosphere energy system. The results will be used for forecasting changes in the environment and climate.
Additionally a multi-spectral camera (Pribor EK) was installed onboard as a secondary payload.
The Zond-PP is based on Lavochkin's Karat microsatellite bus.
In June 2013, after about 10 months in space, the satellite malfunctioned, apparently due to a computer problem. The mission is likely lost.
Nation: | Russia |
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Type / Application: | Earth observation |
Operator: | Roskosmos |
Contractors: | NPO Lavochkin |
Equipment: | L-band UHF panoramic radiometer, Pribor EK camera |
Configuration: | Karat-Bus |
Propulsion: | |
Power: | 3 deployable, fixed solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 3 years |
Mass: | 156 kg |
Orbit: | 804 km × 820 km, 98.94° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Zond-PP (MKA-PN 1) | 2012-039E | 22.07.2012 | Ba LC-31/6 | Soyuz-FG Fregat | with Kanopus-V 1, BKA 1, exactView 1, TET 1 |