Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)Rokot / Briz-KM Russian Space Forces Launch Status Success Fri · Aug 30th, 2019 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT Mission Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540) Type: Earth Science Geo-IK-2 is a Russian geodesy mission to deliver precise three-dimensional maps of the Earth’s surface and gravitational data for use in scientific studies and military applications. Using GLONASS for accurate positioning data, the 1400kg satellite will operate in a 1000km polar orbit. Location 133/3 (133L) Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 71 launches have been at this location. Rocket Rokot / Briz-KM Length: 29 meters Diameter: 2.5 meters First Launched: December 5, 2020 The Rokot / Briz-KM rocket has been launched a total of 20 times with 17 successful and 3 failed launches. Agency Russian Space Forces Type: Government Abbreviation: VKS Administration: Aleksandr Golovko Founded: 1992 Launchers: Spacecraft: Country: RUS The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces. View Rocket Launch Schedule