The accuracy of the GLONASS will reach 60 cm thanks to the satellites of the new generation

The accuracy of the positioning of the GLONASS system by 2020 will be 60 cm instead of the current 2 m 60 cm. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin stated this in an interview with the Russia 24 TV channel.

The optimistic plans are connected with the new generation Glonass-K communication satellites, which are already ready for launch into orbit. “This is already a serious competition all over the world. Our other partners will start using our navigation signal, ”said Rogozin.

As is known, the GLONASS system is a dual-use system. It provides the solution of tasks both in the interests of the Russian Ministry of Defense and civilian users. Therefore, the expansion of the satellite constellation is a priority for the Russian state. Rogozin also said this: one of the tasks for the near future is to resolve defense issues. On the orbit there should be "such a number of spacecraft that would allow for prompt response to any threat."
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On December 1, 2014, the next GLONASS-K satellite was put into orbit , and on December 3, 2014, the Glonass-M satellite No. 755 was put into maintenance .

Now for the intended purpose 24 devices are used (for comparison, in the GPS system - 32).


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Glonass-K is a new GLONASS spacecraft, representing the third generation of navigation satellites. It differs from the satellites of the previous generation by increased life up to 10 years (instead of 7 years at Glonass-M), by a reduced weight (935 kg instead of 1415 kg), by introducing a code division of the navigation signal due to broadcasting in the L3-band. In addition, the equipment of the international search and rescue system COSPAS-SARSAT is located on the satellite, the Federal Space Agency reports .