Navigation
GLONASS navigation satellites
GLONASS (ГЛОНАСС, IPA: [ɡɫɐˈnas]; Russian: Глобальная навигационная спутниковая система, tr. Global'naya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, lit. 'Global Navigation Satellite System') is a Russian satellite navigation system operating as part of a radionavigation-satellite service. It provides an alternative to Global Positioning System (GPS) and is the second navigational system in operation with global coverage and of comparable precision.
Oct 12, 1982 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#4,634
KhSC Mission
#101
Pad Launch
#46
Location Launch
#1,213
Designator
2003-056
Dec 10, 2003, 5:42 PM
1 update
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Timezone
Asia/Qyzylorda
Local Launch Time
Dec 10, 2003, 10:42 PM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
