Orlets

Russian photo-reconnaissance satellites similar to the Yantar type but carrying a small amount of onboard propellant for maneuvering. They also use a film-return capsule mechanism with 22 separate capsules. These features extend the mission duration of an Orlets satellite to between six months and a year.

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