Satellite constellation of the “Gonets” system formed

Launched today from the Plesetsk cosmodrome, the launch of 3-x spacecraft "Gonets" completed the formation of the orbital group of the satellite communication system of the same name, reports MIC With reference to the head of the company "Satellite system" Gonets "" Dmitry Bakanov.

"Gonets-D1"

“After the launch of this block of three Gonets-M spacecraft, the grouping will consist of the Gonets-M 12 satellites and one Gonets-D1 satellites.” So for the first time history of creating the Gonets system, the staffing level of the orbital group has been reached, ”said Bakanov. “The devices were taken on control as soon as the marker signal was received.”

According to him, “before entering new satellites into the constellation, a whole range of technical measures will be carried out with them for 45-60 days to work out the necessary commands and functionality.”

The head of the company explained that “in addition to the orbital grouping, the system components are the ground infrastructure and the ground facilities of consumers, therefore, it is important to understand the algorithm for commissioning the Gonets system as a whole”.

“If commissioning of the orbital constellation into trial operation is planned before the end of 2015 of the year, then the completion of the ground infrastructure development activities is at the beginning of 2016 of the year. After that, the company will begin putting the Gonets system into full-time operation, ”he added.

To maintain the orbital grouping in the reserve there are two more satellites. In addition, Roscosmos contracted to manufacture 7-mi additional devices to be able to support satellite constellation up to 2024.

Help MIC: “Gonets” is the only Russian satellite communications system. It is designed for the global exchange of various types of information with rocket and space technology, as well as the organization of relay channels for various purposes. The use of the Gonets system, in particular, makes it possible to transfer the GLONASS coordinate data from a mobile object to remote monitoring and communication centers, regardless of the subscriber’s location. ”

Comments

[75 hammer]

Still, the "Eye" would be restored, the prices would not have been !!! How far has perestroika and democratization thrown our space program! The main thing now is to go forward so that competitors do not catch up!

[Viktor Kudinov]

Reliable communication in modern warfare has become a significant factor in victory. It is good that our "Messenger" is already in orbit, and we can only wish that the whole system would be able to work fully next year!

[jjj]

And look, in the "conservatory" they fixed it a bit, and the rockets flew normally, and the satellites started working. And do not think then that there was no sabotage

[Bugor]

Somewhere, information slipped that there were no satellites on the carriers (which could not take out). Like it was a way to hide the sawn headstock ...

[Alexey RA]

Quote: Hammer 75

Still, the "Eye" would be restored, the prices would not have been !!!

And the "Legend" ...

[just exp]

instead of a legend, a liana is put into operation.

[Atrix]

Well, at least the service life was raised, otherwise 2 years of work in "Gonets-D1" was very little.

[Thunderbolt]

Messenger ===================================

[Motherland Russia]

Breakthrough however.
I think that not all characteristics are disclosed

[Black Colonel]

But how do you do, you always need to have a couple of trump cards in your sleeve.

[ratfly]

Eastern rush build. All starts of the beginning of the year are excellent. Everything should work out!

[inkass_98]

Let "Glonass" be brought to mind, not all look at amers. There, too, there are not enough satellites for the staff.

[zennon]

Quote: inkass_98

Let "Glonass" be brought to mind, not all look at amers. There, too, there are not enough satellites for the staff.

Yes? As you know, the GLONASS group includes 24 KA. 6 in 3 planes. They were formed a long time ago. Current situation
The composition of the KNS GLONASS group as of February 1, 2015:
Total of the GLONASS OG: 28 KA
Used for its intended purpose: 24 KA
At the stage of entering the system: 0 KA
Temporarily withdrawn for maintenance: 0 KA
On the study of the chief designer: 1 KA
Orbital reserve: 1 KA
At the stage of flight tests: 2 KA
What do you have to object?

[Evilcat]

And where did you get that GLONASS is not brought? In any case, the situation will not be voiced. Would you announce your successes in such an area?

[just exp]

so where did the fashion come from with a smart look to give out an affirmation of something, with something something that does not correspond to reality?
or did someone learn a couple of clever words, such as GLONASS, satellite, booster rock, read some old article and decided to flash his mind here?

[pvv113]

the constellation will consist of 12 satellites "Gonets-M" and one "Gonets-D1"

I am embarrassed to ask - is this enough or will it be replenished in the future?

[Eugene-Eugene]

this is enough to ensure uninterrupted communication in the northern latitudes;

[pvv113]

For some reason, it seems to me that communication will not be the only function of this grouping.

[zennon]

Quote: pvv113

For some reason, it seems to me that communication will not be the only function of this grouping.

Well Messenger "and interacts with GLONASS. Specifically" messenger "is also engaged in the transmission of data on the location of objects obtained using the GLONASS system.

[man_of_war]

Knowing the parameters of the orbits, it would be possible to answer the question more accurately, and so only an approximate conclusion can be made: satellite positioning systems (Glonass \ GPS) need 24 satellites at least, so that at any point at least 4p satellites can be "seen", therefore, with 12 satellites as the minimum at any point 1 is guaranteed to be.

[man_of_war]

Knowing the parameters of the orbits, it would be possible to answer the question more accurately, and so only an approximate conclusion can be made: satellite positioning systems (Glonass \ GPS) need 24 satellites at least, so that at any point at least 4p satellites can be "seen", therefore, with 12 satellites as the minimum at any point 1 is guaranteed to be.

[zennon]

Quote: pvv113

I am embarrassed to ask - is this enough or will it be replenished in the future?

Enough. There are 4 satellites in each of the 3 orbital planes. And yet, I consider this grouping as an outstanding achievement! For subscribers there will no longer be "out of reach"!

[sv68]

in a sense of humor to those who called the companions so you will not refuse, involuntarily it comes to mind if you send us a gloss,

[Wanda]

.... for example, Americans take and call their self-propelled howitzer "Paladin". And the British call their "Archer" (Archer). All the way. Here our people come up and say: look here. Here are the 2S1 Gvozdika and 2S3 Akatsia self-propelled howitzers, the 2S4 Tulip self-propelled mortar and the 2S5 Hyacinth and 2S7 Pion long-range self-propelled guns capable of firing nuclear projectiles. Please smell the bouquet ...
there was an article saved, I don’t know how true this is ..

[Rusal]

and how do you like a foundling torpedo or a courier rocket?

[engineer74]

And the striped "crap" on the rods - warheads ???

[Ironax]

I thought the same thing)

[Generalissimus]

This is an antenna. Narrowly targeted.

[engineer74]

I know. But I really want them to be BB.

[act]

I hope that the satellite constellation will solve, in addition to communications, a wide range of other tasks.

[alex80]

Sorry, that’s not quite the topic:
The Concern "Radioelectronic Technologies" (KRET, part of the State Corporation "Rostec") plans to modernize the latest Russian Ka-52K carrier-based helicopters by equipping them with a new airborne radar station (BRLS), which will allow the helicopter to use the Kh-31 and Kh-35 aircraft anti-ship missiles , the press service of the concern told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
Currently, these missiles are used only on the Su-30 and MiG-29K fighters. The Ka-52K helicopter has been specially designed to be based on Mistral-class helicopter carriers.
"KRET is ready to expand the characteristics of the deck version of the Ka-52K helicopter by equipping it with an upgraded airborne radar station with a built-in centimeter frequency range. This will increase the helicopter's target detection range by 2 times, which is almost 200 km. Such modernization will provide a unique opportunity to use the Ka-52K. anti-ship missiles of the Kh-31 and Kh-35 type, "the concern reports.

If this really happens, the Mistrals will be able to defend themselves.
from non-aircraft carrying surface ships.

[Black Colonel]

Mistrals will be able to defend themselves against non-aircraft carrying surface ships.

Do you want to say that the adversary is also from the CD? To be honest, I can't imagine how the Ka-52K will shoot down the CD from the "non-aircraft-carrying enemy ships." Share your thoughts on this matter.

[just exp]

they will launch anti-ship missiles at enemy ships from the distance from which the enemy’s harpoons cannot launch their ships.
and this, Western anti-ship missiles are usually subsonic, and in principle an alligator can bring them down. Alligator has needles.

[Vitamin72]

There are three main categories of users of the "Gonets" satellite system. The first is state users, which include a number of federal ministries and departments that carry out their activities in the field of national security and law enforcement, as well as state security agencies - the Border Troops of the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and The second group includes large economic entities, in particular, industrial enterprises, where departmental communication subsystems have been developed and put into trial operation. This category also includes a number of scientific organizations and enterprises of the nuclear industry. The third category includes some small enterprises. and individual users, for example, divisions of Roshydromet and the Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as geological parties, polar expeditions and squadrons.

[kelevra]

Bravo !!! Very necessary satellites, and especially their functions!

[P. Yaroslav]

Communication in modern conditions is important. In this context, the functioning of this system is strategically necessary! I hope the Russian satellite constellation will continue to replenish with new devices!

[Cheget]

as the spy saboteurs were discovered, the satellites immediately began to fly to orbit ... how many had drowned before that !!!

[morprepud]

Help from the military-industrial complex: "... Using the Gonets system, in particular, allows .... monitoring and communication regardless of the location of the subscriber."

- from all this I understood (!) Therefore, I urgently fly as a "messenger" to my godfather, at the rate I will hook on liquid fuel at my grandmother ...

for the manufacture of 7 additional devices

(classified!), and proceed with the godfather when it will be:

the nominal strength of the orbital constellation was reached, ... taken into control as soon as the marker signal was received. "

In short, guys, I congratulate you all our Russian "kulibins" on successful discoveries, launches, and readiness "to fight" for our Holy Russia!

[alex80]

Quote: Black Colonel

Mistrals will be able to defend themselves against non-aircraft carrying surface ships.

Do you want to say that the adversary is also from the CD? To be honest, I can't imagine how the Ka-52K will shoot down the CD from the "non-aircraft-carrying enemy ships." Share your thoughts on this matter.

And they will not shoot down in any way. Best defense is attack. Or, if you like, being able to attack is a deterrent. Can Russia and the USA shoot down ICBMs a lot? Little. Each of the "partners" has the ability to "bang so that the whole world is in dust" - this is a deterrent and protection from each other.