The GLONASS system development for the benefit of the increasing users requirements and competitiveness of the system is mostly determined by capabilities of the GLONASS space segment. Capability enhancements through GLONASS satellites generations are listed in the table below.
Sep 23, 2026 · GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is Russia's space-based positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) system consisting of 24 medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites, operated by ROSKOSMOS and the Ministry of Defence. Flight tests began in October 1982 and the system reached its nominal configuration in 1995, providing continuous global coverage for both military and civilian users.
Jan 6, 2024 · GLONASS is an acronym, which stands for Globalnaya Navigazionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, or Global Navigation Satellite System. GLONASS is Russia’s version of GPS (Global Positioning System).
Oct 28, 2026 · GPS vs GLONASS vs Galileo vs BeiDou — Navigation Satellite Comparison The four global navigation satellite systems that power everything from your phone's map to precision agriculture and military operations — compared head-to-head on accuracy, coverage, satellites, frequencies and orbits.
GLONASS -1 through -61 are no longer in service. Note: GLONASS -40 and -41 were launched with the Etalon-1 satellite. GLONASS -42 and -43 were launched with Etalon-2. The GLONASS , like GPS, consists of three segments, the SPACE, CONTROL, and USER segments: The SPACE segment of GLONASS , is formed by 24 satellites located on three orbital planes.