Tag: Soyuz 2.1B/Fregat-M

Meteor-M satellites are a new generation of Russian meteorological satellites to replace the Meteor-3M series. The first two Meteor-M satellites will feature following instruments: – MSU-MR – Low-resolution Multispectral Scanner for global and regional for cloud cover mapping – KMSS-2 – multichannel scanning unit for Earth surface monitoring – MTVZA-GYa – imager/sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, sea surface wind – IKFS-2 advanced IR sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles – BRK SSPD – Data Collection System – RK-SM-MKA – Modified Rescue Radio complex One initial Meteor-M 1 satellite was built, followed by the improved Meteor-M 2 series satellites.