The Araks-N was a electro-optical area reconnaissance satellite, which had reportedly a resolution of 2 - 10 m (panchromatic and infra red). Its high orbit gave it a longer loitering time over the target.
Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Proton / UR-500 · 17S40
Height
59 m
Diameter
4.15 m
LEO capacity
6,000 kg
Successful launches
6
Launch complex
200/39 (200L)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
