The second Arktika-M satellite was put into regular operation after testing. Now two spacecraft are continuously monitoring the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
The satellites monitor the hydrometeorological situation, and conduct retransmission of signals and data from the automatic measuring platforms of Roshydromet.
With the help of satellites, NSR users receive the most up–to-date information - the data is updated every 30 minutes. This allows carriers to more accurately assess the ice and environmental conditions, and plot the safest route.
It is planned that by 2031, two more satellites will join the orbital grouping for monitoring the Arctic. In parallel, the design of a new generation of devices "Arctic-MP" will be carried out, ttelegraf.ru reports.
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