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Bars-M

Optical reconnaissance satelliteIn servicePending verification

Also known as: 14F148

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System
TypeOptical reconnaissance satellite
Alternative designations14F148
ProliferationOrigin country only
Satellites62015–2024Med[1]
First launch2015Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Mass4,000 kg8,818 lbAbout 4,000 kg reportedLow[1]
Orbit
Orbit regimeLEO (sun-synchronous)Med[1]
Orbit565 km × 579 km, 97.7°Med[1]
Design life5 yearsMed[1]
Summary

Electro-optical area surveillance and mapping satellite with the Karat camera and laser altimeter (~1 m resolution).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. Bars-M (14F148), Gunter's Space Page
    Tier 3 · checked 2026-11-08
Change log
  • 2026-11-08 Entry created from cited open sources