Russia space agency Roscosmos has successfully launched the Resurs-P No.3 Earth observation satellite into space from Kazakhstan.
The satellite lifted-off aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket at the second attempt, with the launch delayed by a day due to technical issues.
Launch was originally scheduled for late last year, but was rescheduled.
The preparations for the launch began when the satellite arrived at Baikonur last December, which was followed by a series of tests and inspections conducted at the site’s processing facility to get the spacecraft ready for the mission.
Following the recent launch, the Soyuz-2.1b rocket began its nine-minute flight and the separation of the core stage took place around 4.45 minutes after liftoff.
The satellite has already deployed its solar arrays and established communications with Russian ground stations.
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By GlobalDataResurs-P No.3 is equipped with three components; a payload division, a service division and a propulsion division.
The payload segment includes the imaging systems; the service segment includes avionics, electrical systems, and other support equipment, while the propulsion segment includes the main propulsion system and the high-fidelity attitude control system.
The satellite is expected to provide information on maps and help Russia’s Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, Emergency Ministry, as well as agricultural, fishery and hydro-meteorological agencies.
