Luna 26
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Luna 26 (Luna-Resurs-Orbiter[3] or Luna-Resurs O[4]) is a planned lunar polar orbiter, part of the Luna-Glob program, by Roscosmos. In addition to its scientific role, the Luna 26 orbiter would also function as a telecomm relay between Earth and Russian landed assets.[1] This mission was announced in November 2014, and its launch is planned for 2027 on a Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle.[2]
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Names | Luna-Resurs-Orbiter Luna-Resurs O |
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Mission type | Lunar reconnaissance |
Operator | Roscosmos |
Spacecraft properties | |
Spacecraft type | Luna |
Launch mass | 2,100 kg (4,600 lb) [1] |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 2027 (planned)[2] |
Rocket | Soyuz-2.1b / Fregat |
Launch site | Vostochny Site 1S |
Contractor | Roscosmos |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Selenocentric orbit |
Regime | Polar orbit |
Periselene altitude | 80 km |
Aposelene altitude | 50 km |
Moon orbiter | |
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