OREANDA-NEWS. December 9, 2008. Baikonur Space Port: prelaunch activities with Proton-M rocket and three Glonass-M satellites continue at Baikonur.

The third spacecraft has been assembled; it underwent electrical tests today.

In addition, upper segment is being assembled. The first satellite has been already installed on the separation unit.

Currently, 17 satellites operate in the GLONASS constellation.