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Orlets-1 or Don (GRAU index 17F12) is a Russian (previously Soviet) reconnaissance satellite.[1][2]
Orlets-1 was made after it was concluded that the Yantar-2K satellite was not capable of providing strategic warning of attack,[1] and drew on features of an existing draft project designated Yantar-6K[1]. It has a wide-spectrum panoramic camera,[1] carries 8 film return capsules[1][2] and has a design life of 60 days,[1] After its mission has ended, the satellite is detonated in its orbit.[2]
Orlets-1 is being launched by the Soyuz-U[2] or Soyuz-U2[1][2] launch vehicle.
An improved version of Orlets-1 exists, called Orlets-2.[1]
References
- This article incorporates text from NSSDC Master Catalog, a publication in the public domain.
Categories:- Russian spacecraft stubs
- Soviet Union spacecraft stubs
- Soviet military spacecraft
- Reconnaissance satellites of the Soviet Union
- Reconnaissance satellites of Russia
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