October 31, 1994 2:30 pm

Elektro

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Proton

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Elektro (or GOMS, Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite) is a three-axis stabilized satellite with a payload that includes a three-channel, earth-imaging radiometer as well as comprehensive communications facilities together with a capability to measure space radiation spectra and densities. It is the space component of the Planeta-C Meteorological Space System.
Launch Overview
Window Open 14:30 UTC
Window Close 14:30 UTC
Lift Off Oct 31, 1994 · 14:30 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 81/23 (81L)
Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Payload Elektro
Rocket Proton
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Elektro (or GOMS, Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite) is a three-axis stabilized satellite with a payload that includes a three-channel, earth-imaging radiometer as well as comprehensive communications facilities together with a capability to measure space radiation spectra and densities. It is the space component of the Planeta-C Meteorological Space System.

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Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
81/23 (81L)
Launch Overview
Window Open 14:30 UTC
Window Close 14:30 UTC
Lift Off Oct 31, 1994 · 14:30 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 81/23 (81L)
Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Payload Elektro
Rocket Proton
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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