Resurs-P (P stands for “prospecting”) is a Russian spacecraft for the remote sensing of the Earth. It was developed by the RSC Progress to replace the previous satellite Resurs-DK1. The spacecraft is designed to update maps, ensure the economic activities of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Rosselkhoz, Rosrybolovstvo, Roshydromet and other consumers, as well as obtain information in the field of environmental monitoring and protection.
Characteristics of the space satellite
| Operating country | Russia |
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