Алтайский оптико-лазерный центр имени Г. С. Титова

The Altai Optical-Laser Center is a research facility with a 60-centimeter telescope equipped with laser technology to track artificial Earth satellites at distances between 500 and 40,000 kilometers. The station sits in a mountainous area where observation conditions are ideal.

The center was founded in 2004 near Savvushka village and received its name in 2010 to honor cosmonaut German Titov. This naming marked a recognition of its importance to Russian space research.

The center represents Russian progress in space technology and connects scientific work with the technical heritage of the Altai region. Its role in satellite tracking makes it an important part of modern space research.

The facility sits 4.5 kilometers from Savvushka village at an elevation of 385 meters (1,260 feet), where about 240 clear nights per year provide ideal observation conditions. The remote mountain location contributes greatly to measurement quality.

The facility can measure satellite positions with accuracy down to one centimeter using a specialized optical-laser tracking system. This extreme precision makes it essential for international space missions.