Aist-2D satellite launched from Vostochny begins scientific experiments

Operators of the Aist-2D satellite, which was put into orbit in April, have activated its scientific payload and begun research in accordance with the flight plan, the Samara University press service told Interfax. "The entire scientific payload designed by Samara University's Institute of Space Instruments Engineering for the Aist-2D is operating normally, and we have begun the research envisaged by the satellite's flight plan," the press service quoted Institute Director Nikolai Semkin as saying. The satellite is carrying six packages of scientific equipment, five of which were designed by Samara University. More

(Source: Russia Beyond the Headlines - Jun 29)