LAUNCH CENTER
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Fri Dec 11 2015
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Electro-L No.2
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Rocket Details
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MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- 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.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Pad
45/1