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'''Okno''' ({{lang-rus|Окно}} meaning window) is a Russian space surveillance station located in [[Nurak]] in [[Tajikistan]] <ref name="fas-okno"/>. It is run by the [[Russian Aerospace Defence Forces]] and is part of the [[Centre for Outer Space Monitoring]] <ref name="RT-okno"/>. It is located 2216 |
'''Okno''' ({{lang-rus|Окно}} meaning window) is a Russian space surveillance station located in [[Nurak]] in [[Tajikistan]] <ref name="fas-okno"/>. It is run by the [[Russian Aerospace Defence Forces]] and is part of the [[Centre for Outer Space Monitoring]] <ref name="RT-okno"/>. It is located {{convert|2216|m}} above sea level in the [[Sanglok]] mountains, an area with clear night skies. |
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The facility consists of a number of telescopes in domes and is similar to the US [[GEODSS]] system. It is designed for the detection and analysis of space objects such as satellites <ref name="RT-okno"/>. |
The facility consists of a number of telescopes in domes and is similar to the US [[GEODSS]] system. It is designed for the detection and analysis of space objects such as satellites <ref name="RT-okno"/>. The designers were awarded a Russian state prize for science and technology in 2004. <ref name="prize"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Okno facility was started by the Soviet Union in 1979. All construction stopped in 1992 due to the [[civil war in Tajikistan]] and the centre started test operations in 1999 and combat duty in 2004 <ref name="Kremlin-Okno"/>. Ownership of the complex was transferred from Tajikistan to Russia in 2004 in return for the writing off of $242 million [[United States dollar|USD]] of Tajikistan's $299 million USD debt to Russia <ref name="Lenta-Okno"/>. |
The Okno facility was started by the Soviet Union in 1979. All construction stopped in 1992 due to the [[civil war in Tajikistan]] and the centre started test operations in 1999 and combat duty in 2004 <ref name="Kremlin-Okno"/>. Ownership of the complex was transferred from Tajikistan to Russia in 2004 in return for the writing off of $242 million [[United States dollar|USD]] of Tajikistan's $299 million USD debt to Russia <ref name="Lenta-Okno"/><ref name="prize"/>. |
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When it was built built it was believed by some in the west to be a military [[anti-satellite]] laser facility for rather than one for optical tracking. In 1987 John E. Pike of the [[Federation of American Scientists]] was quoted as saying "''Whether or not this facility will be capable of shooting down satellites or 'Star Wars,' it most certainly is developing the kind of technology that would eventually be able to do so."''<ref name="fas-okno"/><ref name="Lasersite"/> |
When it was built built it was believed by some in the west to be a military [[anti-satellite]] laser facility for rather than one for optical tracking. In 1987 John E. Pike of the [[Federation of American Scientists]] was quoted as saying "''Whether or not this facility will be capable of shooting down satellites or 'Star Wars,' it most certainly is developing the kind of technology that would eventually be able to do so."''<ref name="fas-okno"/><ref name="Lasersite"/> |
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Okno is a facility for tracking and monitoring man-made space objects. The Russian military claims that it automatically detects objects at altitudes between {{convert|2000|km}} and {{convert|40000|km}}. It only works at night and works passively by picking up reflected sunlight off objects <ref name="prize"/><ref name="RT-okno"/>. |
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Revision as of 20:46, 13 March 2012
| Okno | |
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| Nurak, Tajikistan | |
| File:OEK OKNO.jpg Okno telescopes | |
  Okno | |
| Coordinates | 38°16′51.6″N 69°13′30″E / 38.281000°N 69.22500°E |
| Type | Space surveillance facility |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Russia [1][2] |
| Controlled by | Russia |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Operational |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1979-1999 |
| Built by | Soviet Union/Russia |
Okno (Russian: Окно meaning window) is a Russian space surveillance station located in Nurak in Tajikistan [3]. It is run by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces and is part of the Centre for Outer Space Monitoring [4]. It is located 2,216 metres (7,270 ft) above sea level in the Sanglok mountains, an area with clear night skies.
The facility consists of a number of telescopes in domes and is similar to the US GEODSS system. It is designed for the detection and analysis of space objects such as satellites [4]. The designers were awarded a Russian state prize for science and technology in 2004. [2]
History
The Okno facility was started by the Soviet Union in 1979. All construction stopped in 1992 due to the civil war in Tajikistan and the centre started test operations in 1999 and combat duty in 2004 [5]. Ownership of the complex was transferred from Tajikistan to Russia in 2004 in return for the writing off of $242 million USD of Tajikistan's $299 million USD debt to Russia [1][2].
When it was built built it was believed by some in the west to be a military anti-satellite laser facility for rather than one for optical tracking. In 1987 John E. Pike of the Federation of American Scientists was quoted as saying "Whether or not this facility will be capable of shooting down satellites or 'Star Wars,' it most certainly is developing the kind of technology that would eventually be able to do so."[3][6]
Function
Okno is a facility for tracking and monitoring man-made space objects. The Russian military claims that it automatically detects objects at altitudes between 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) and 40,000 kilometres (25,000 mi). It only works at night and works passively by picking up reflected sunlight off objects [2][4].
External links
References
- ^ a b "Таджикистан передал России электронную станцию слежения за космосом" (in Russian). Lenta.ru. 2004-10-16. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
- ^ a b c d "Okno ELINT complex in Tajikistan is becoming Russian". Ferghana Information Agency. 2006-04-17. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
- ^ a b "Sourcebook on the Okno (в/ч 52168), Krona (в/ч 20096) and Krona-N (в/ч 20776) Space Surveillance Sites" (PDF). Federation of American Scientists. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
- ^ a b c "Russia's military window on space". Russia Today. 2008-03-04. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
- ^ "ТАДЖИКИСТАН. Дмитрий Медведев и Президент Таджикистана Эмомали Рахмон посетили российскую оптико-электронную станцию обнаружения и распознавания космических объектов (ОЭС) «Окно»" (in Russian). President of Russia. 2009-17-31. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ William J Broad (1987-10-23). "Private Satellite Photos Offer Clues About Soviet Laser Site". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-03-12.