The flight trials of the Arktika-M hydrometeorological satellite have been completed, a recommendation for commissioning is obtained, according to the Roscosmos space agency.
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On February 28, 2021 at 06:55:01 UTC, the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with Fregat upper stage and the Arktika-M spacecraft No. 1 successfully launched from site No.31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Arktika-M 1 is the first of a new line of satellites designed to provide persistent weather data on Russia’s Arctic, home to economically lucrative natural resources, energy reserves, and an important region for Russian military operations (Picture source: Roscosmos)
