Spherical Glass Satellite “BLITZ”
Glavkosmos
BLITZ is a passive low-orbital laser microsatellite-target designed for precision laser measurements of range and research of geodeformations and geodynamic processes.
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Development and manufacture of a passive low-orbital laser microsatellite-target having submillimeter target error for launching, providing flight tests in order to obtain precision laser measurements of range, as well as research of geodeformations and geodinimics processes.
- Year of release
- 2007
- Construction
- Glass retroreflector spherical satellite, consisting of two hemispherical menisci and a glass ball.
About
The Spherical Glass Satellite “BLITZ” is a passive low-orbital laser microsatellite-target. Its primary purpose is to provide a submillimeter target error for launching and flight tests, enabling precision laser measurements of range. Additionally, it is used for research into geodeformations and geodynamic processes. The satellite itself is constructed from glass, consisting of two hemispherical menisci and a central glass ball. It was first released in 2007.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.