Russia launched the next-generation Glonass-K2 navigation satellite into orbit on August 7, Alexander Ivanov, the deputy head of Russia s state space corporation Roscosmos, said on Monday.
This is the third satellite launched by Russia that looks to be an inspector , a spacecraft which can acquire detailed information about another satellite
An old and defunct satellite is re-entering the planet and its landing place remains unknown. An old and defunct 660-lb. satellite is set to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere and make a landing back on the planet this Wednesday night, and NASA confirms it is the more than 20-year-old satellite, Rhessi.