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Instead of May 13, the satellite will enter into orbit on May 27. The reason for the launch transfer is not specified. According to the source, comments to "Glonbad-M" and
Yuri Urlichich, deputy general manager of Roscosmos, said earlier that by 2025, the accuracy of GLONASS will increase by a quarter. In addition, after 2020, the number of GLONASS ground stations will increase from 6 to 12 abroad and from 19 to 45 in Russia.
GLONASS is one of two fully functioning global navigation satellite systems. The development of the project is engaged in "Roskosmos". The system includes 26 satellites, including 23 in operation, for a complete coverage of the Earth, it takes 24 vehicles.
In November 2018, it was reported that the GLONASS target program would end in 2021, after which the system would become part of the Sphere program. This will include communications, navigation and remote sensing of the Earth.
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