MISSION OVERVIEW
Geo-IK-2 will conduct high precision geodesic measurements to improve our understanding and models of the earth. Using GLONASS for accurate positioning data, the 1400kg satellite will operate in a 1000km polar orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2673a5eb-cb4e-49bf-96ce-f8605c5e0c71
Reported date: Jun 4, 2016 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Rokot/Briz-KM →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) launch?
The Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)?
The Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) mission uses the Rokot/Briz-KM rocket, manufactured by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. The Rokot/Briz-KM has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) going to?
The Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517)?
The Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.12L (Kosmos 2517) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 4, 2016 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: 2673a5eb-cb4e-49bf-96ce-f8605c5e0c71
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
●YouTube Video Search1 week ago
1 video discovered
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