LARES-2
LARES-2 is the passive ASI nickel-alloy satellite launched on Vega-C’s maiden flight on July 13, 2022. Its 303 reflectors provide laser-ranging targets from a near-circular orbit roughly 5900 km above Earth.
Identity
- Aliases
- LARES 2Laser Relativity Satellite 22022-080A
- Name
- LARES-2
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- LARES-2 is the passive ASI nickel-alloy satellite launched on Vega-C’s maiden flight on July 13, 2022. Its 303 reflectors provide laser-ranging targets from a near-circular orbit roughly 5900 km above Earth.
- First Flight Date
- 2022-07-13
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.asi.it/en/earth-science/lares-2/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:04:18 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:04:18 UTC