Resurs-P No.2

Resurs-P No.2 was a Russian commercial Earth observation satellite able to acquire high-resolution imagery with a resolution of up to 1.0 m, operated by Roscosmos alongside Resurs-P No.1. It was designed for multi-spectral remote sensing of the Earth's surface, aiming to deliver high-quality visible images in near real time and to provide online data delivery by radio link to a wide range of consumers. It also carried the Nuklon high-energy particle detector, developed by Moscow State University to detect cosmic radiation. The satellite was decommissioned in orbit after critical post-launch problems: thermal control system and onboard computer faults put it out of order in 2016 and 2017, and despite repeated fixes it did not work even half the time. It re-entered the atmosphere on 11 February 2025.