December 11, 2015 1:45 pm
Electro-L No.2
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Zenit 3F
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
13:45 UTC
Window Close
13:45 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 2015 · 13:45 UTC
Launch Facility
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad
45/1
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Payload
Electro-L No.2
Rocket
Zenit 3F
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
45/1
Launch Overview
Window Open
13:45 UTC
Window Close
13:45 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 2015 · 13:45 UTC
Launch Facility
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad
45/1
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Payload
Electro-L No.2
Rocket
Zenit 3F
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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