22 Apr, 02:54Russia’s next-generation Glonass-K2 navigation satellite to be orbited in late 2021Glonass-K2 satellites are capable of providing greater accuracy and longer orbital service lifeMOSCOW, April 22. /TASS/. An inaugural launch of a Glonass-K2 satellite for Russia’s global Glonass orbital navigation system is scheduled to be held late this year, CEO of the Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company (the satellites’ producer) Nikolai Testoyedov told TASS on Thursday."We are launching our first Glonass-K2 satellite this year," Testoyedov said. "This launch is planned for the fourth quarter of the year."According to Testoyedov, deliveries of all on-board equipment have been completed in full; the satellite is ready and is under various tests at the moment."They [tests] usually take several months," he said.Last October, Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos, stated that Glonass-K2 satellites are capable of providing greater accuracy (less than 30 centimeters or 11.8 inches) and longer orbital service life.Russia’s Glonass orbital grouping currently comprises 28 satellites, with 23 space vehicles operating pursuant to their designation.
https://www.iss-reshetnev.ru/media/newspaper/newspaper-2021/newspaper-517.pdfGoogle translate:QuoteThe first new-generation navigation satellite, Glonass-K2, may be launched at the end of 2021. As the chief designer of the development of space complexes (systems) for coordinate-metric purposes, ground control systems and ballistic support - head of department 101 of the ISS company Vladimir Kovalev explained, the completion of the manufacture of one of the two Glonass-K2 satellites is scheduled for the end of September. The device can be sent into orbit in November-December 2021 after the completion of preparatory work at the Plesetsk cosmodrome.
The first new-generation navigation satellite, Glonass-K2, may be launched at the end of 2021. As the chief designer of the development of space complexes (systems) for coordinate-metric purposes, ground control systems and ballistic support - head of department 101 of the ISS company Vladimir Kovalev explained, the completion of the manufacture of one of the two Glonass-K2 satellites is scheduled for the end of September. The device can be sent into orbit in November-December 2021 after the completion of preparatory work at the Plesetsk cosmodrome.
https://ria.ru/20210618/glonass-1737502928.htmlgoogle translate:QuoteThe source spoke about plans to expand the GLONASS system in 202103:31 18.06.2021The source told about the expected replenishment of the orbital group of the GLONASS system in 2021MOSCOW, June 18 - RIA Novosti. The orbital grouping of the Russian global navigation system GLONASS will be replenished with two or four satellites in 2021, a source in the rocket and space industry told RIA Novosti."They are preparing to launch (in 2021) from two to four devices," the source said.<snip>He also said that the first Glonass-K2 satellite with number 13 could be launched before the New Year.<snip>
The source spoke about plans to expand the GLONASS system in 202103:31 18.06.2021The source told about the expected replenishment of the orbital group of the GLONASS system in 2021MOSCOW, June 18 - RIA Novosti. The orbital grouping of the Russian global navigation system GLONASS will be replenished with two or four satellites in 2021, a source in the rocket and space industry told RIA Novosti."They are preparing to launch (in 2021) from two to four devices," the source said.<snip>He also said that the first Glonass-K2 satellite with number 13 could be launched before the New Year.<snip>
https://tass.ru/kosmos/11947787Google translate:QuoteZHUKOVSKY / Moscow region /, July 21. / TASS /. The launch of the newest navigation satellite Glonass-K2 has been postponed until next year. This was reported to TASS by a source in the rocket and space industry on the sidelines of the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS)."Glonass-K2" will be ready this year with the possibility of launching at the beginning of the next ", - said the agency's interlocutor.
ZHUKOVSKY / Moscow region /, July 21. / TASS /. The launch of the newest navigation satellite Glonass-K2 has been postponed until next year. This was reported to TASS by a source in the rocket and space industry on the sidelines of the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS)."Glonass-K2" will be ready this year with the possibility of launching at the beginning of the next ", - said the agency's interlocutor.
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 10/13/2021 03:34 amAny indications of progress?according to launch calendar in NK forum no Glonass launch in 2021.
Any indications of progress?
From the interview with Nikolay Testoedov from ISS Reshetnev at RIA Novosti.https://ria.ru/20211008/testoedov-1753516458.html. [dated October 8]Google translate:Quote<snip>Among the plans for the next year we have the launch of the first device "Glonass-K2". We are continuously working on preparing it for launch, but unfortunately, questions arose about the work of onboard mathematics. For development work on a new satellite, this is a common situation that cannot be predicted in any way. Unlike the Glonass-K satellites and the Glonass-M devices of the previous generation, the new Glonass-K2 is a multifunctional device, so it becomes necessary to adjust the work of internal mathematics with all systems. The more instruments, the more combinations you need to work out. The device itself is assembled, we will withstand the obligations for its manufacture by the end of the year. Earlier it was reported that the cost of new satellites "Glonass-K2" will be twice as high as that of their predecessors - "Glonass-K". Why is that? Is it connected with the installation of additional equipment on the satellite, the import substitution program?- There is a complex of reasons. First, the first Glonass-K2 are being assembled on a foreign component base. The dollar has doubled. The cost of import-independent devices, which will go from 2026, in turn, requires redesign work. Secondly, Glonass-K2 differs from its predecessors in the presence of additional equipment. He is even physically one and a half times heavier. Thirdly, the prices for components have increased. Take the deflator 5% per year and multiply it by 10 years that have passed since the launch of the first Glonass-K. Just by multiplying the deflator, you will already get a twofold increase. That is, the doubling that has taken place is an absolutely natural process.<snip>
<snip>Among the plans for the next year we have the launch of the first device "Glonass-K2". We are continuously working on preparing it for launch, but unfortunately, questions arose about the work of onboard mathematics. For development work on a new satellite, this is a common situation that cannot be predicted in any way. Unlike the Glonass-K satellites and the Glonass-M devices of the previous generation, the new Glonass-K2 is a multifunctional device, so it becomes necessary to adjust the work of internal mathematics with all systems. The more instruments, the more combinations you need to work out. The device itself is assembled, we will withstand the obligations for its manufacture by the end of the year. Earlier it was reported that the cost of new satellites "Glonass-K2" will be twice as high as that of their predecessors - "Glonass-K". Why is that? Is it connected with the installation of additional equipment on the satellite, the import substitution program?- There is a complex of reasons. First, the first Glonass-K2 are being assembled on a foreign component base. The dollar has doubled. The cost of import-independent devices, which will go from 2026, in turn, requires redesign work. Secondly, Glonass-K2 differs from its predecessors in the presence of additional equipment. He is even physically one and a half times heavier. Thirdly, the prices for components have increased. Take the deflator 5% per year and multiply it by 10 years that have passed since the launch of the first Glonass-K. Just by multiplying the deflator, you will already get a twofold increase. That is, the doubling that has taken place is an absolutely natural process.<snip>
https://ria.ru/20211220/glonass-1764483094.htmlThe current plan is to launch the first Glonass-K2 satellite in the second quarter of 2022 followed by the second Glonass-K2 satellite in the following quarter. It was also added that the final Glonass-M satellite currently in reserve will most likely be launched in the first quarter.
https://tass.ru/kosmos/13330673
Earlier, a source told TASS that the first new-generation navigation satellite, Glonass-K2, could be launched in the middle of the second quarter of 2022. According to him, the device has already been assembled and is being tested.
Any new news?
27 АПР, 01:02Запуск новейшего навигационного спутника "Глонасс-К2" запланировали на сентябрьhttps://tass.ru/kosmos/14487357Google-translate:"The launch of the latest navigation satellite Glonass-K2 is scheduled for September"
The primary source of information for this actually is another forum:https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/Космические-технологии.1045319/page-1167(see post 23,330 on May 19 and following ones)Other dates given: -Glonass-K N°16 (Plesetsk): August 2022-Glonass-M N°61, Glonass-K N°17, Glonass-K2 N°13 (Plesetsk): 3rd quarter of 2022-Luna-25: 22 August 2022 (but will likely be delayed)-Ionosfera-1 and 2 (Vostochny): March 2023
Quote from: owais.usmani on 11/02/2022 01:52 pmAny more launches from Plesetsk happening this year or was this Kupol the last launch?When it is ready still the Glonass K2.
Any more launches from Plesetsk happening this year or was this Kupol the last launch?
Cross-post:Quote from: Alter Sachse on 11/02/2022 02:27 pmQuote from: owais.usmani on 11/02/2022 01:52 pmAny more launches from Plesetsk happening this year or was this Kupol the last launch?When it is ready still the Glonass K2.
https://forum.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/index.php?topic=21524.msg2471292#msg2471292As per NK forum, there are rumors of 3 more launches before the year end.Maybe 1-2 would happen
Per informations of NK forum, there will be no more Russian launches in 2022.
The first two Glonass-K2 satellites are now scheduled for launch this year:
The long-delayed flight of the first Glonass-K2 (serial number 13L) is now set for the first quarter of next year [2023], with a second satellite (nr. 14L) expected to follow later in 2023.
Luna 25 - 13 July, Glonass k2 - NET April, Proton launch - 19 February ( there are tours on this day)
Belated cross-post:Quote from: Blackhavvk on 12/07/2022 07:32 amLuna 25 - 13 July, Glonass k2 - NET April, Proton launch - 19 February ( there are tours on this day)
The NextSpaceFlight website has the first launch of a Glonass-K2 satellite as scheduled for NET June 2023.
MOSCOW, 30 June. /TASS/. Roskosmos plans to send a new generation navigation satellite into orbit in August this year. This was reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin by the head of Roscosmos Yuri Borisov on Friday."We support the GLONASS constellation, which gives the appropriate accuracy. In August, our plans are to launch a new generation device, Glonass-K2," Borisov said.
Anatoly Zak (russianspaceweb.com) told our RH117 that the 7 August Plesetsk launch is NOT for Glonass-K2, but something else. Both LC 43 pads are preparing for launches.Presumably, the Glonass-K2 launch will occur later in August.Quote from: russianhalo117 on 07/27/2023 07:13 pmAugust 07 (219:xx:xx:xx.xxx) - Kosmos (TBD) - Soyuz-2-1x (x) - Plesetsk, 43/xNET August (xxx:xx:xx:xx.xxx) - Kosmos (Glonass-K2 №13L / Block K3s) - Soyuz-2-1B/Fregat-M (x15000-xxx/112-23) - Plesetsk, 43/xChanges from July 27
August 07 (219:xx:xx:xx.xxx) - Kosmos (TBD) - Soyuz-2-1x (x) - Plesetsk, 43/xNET August (xxx:xx:xx:xx.xxx) - Kosmos (Glonass-K2 №13L / Block K3s) - Soyuz-2-1B/Fregat-M (x15000-xxx/112-23) - Plesetsk, 43/xChanges from July 27
