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
#2,942
CCCP Mission
#1,885
Pad Launch
#28
Location Launch
#740
Designator
1985-037
May 17, 1985, 10:28 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
May 18, 1985, 4:28 AM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
