Elektro-L 1, 2
Elektro-L 1 [Lavochkin]
Lavochkin is currently designing the second generation of russian geostationary meteorological satellites, called Elektro-L (also designated GOMS (Geostationary operational meteorological satellite). It will replace the frist Elektro series, which were never brought to operational service.
The Elektro-L satellites will be based on Lavochkins Navigator-Bus.
Elektro-L will also feature receivers for the SARSAT-COSPAS emergency call system.
| Nation: | Russia |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Meteorology |
| Operator: | |
| Contractors: | Lavochkin |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Navigator-Bus |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 10 years |
| Mass: | 1740 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elektro-L 1 | 20.01.2011 | TB LC-45/1 | Zenit-3F | ||
| Elektro-L 2 | 2013 | TB LC-45/1 | Zenit-3F | ||
| Elektro-L 3 | 2015 | TB LC-45/1 | Zenit-3F |
References:
- Roskosmos: press release
Further Elektro missions:
