Arktika-M: The World's First Highly Elliptical Orbit Hydrometeorological Space System

The results of the testing and operation of the Arktika-M highly elliptical orbit hydrometeorological space system are presented. The advantages of highly elliptical orbits, the main characteristics and tasks of the Arktika-M No. 1 satellite payload are considered. The description is given of the ground-based segment and resulting information products required to solve problems for the benefit of socioeconomic development of northern Russia.

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The results of testing and operating the Arktika-M highly elliptical orbit hydrometeorological space system are presented in the article, along with a discussion on the advantages of highly elliptical orbits and the main characteristics and tasks of the Arktika-M No. 1 satellite payload. The description of the ground-based segment and resulting information products required for solving problems for the benefit of the socioeconomic development of northern Russia is also provided.