Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Zenit45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2
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No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.December 11, 2015Add to calendar
Image: Pavel Kolotilov
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)'s 250th launch · 8th this year · humanity's 5,520th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 11, 13:45 – Dec 11, 13:45 UTC
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Electro-L No.2
This is the second in a new generation series of meteorological satellites developed by the Russian Federal Space Agency. The satellite will operate in geostationary orbit and be primarily used for weather forecasting as well as monitoring the oceans and climate change. With a weight of ~1600kg the satellite has an expected lifespan of 10 years.
Earth Science · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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- Пуск РКН Зенит-2SБ с КА Электро-Л № 2 — Роскосмос ТВ
