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1994 · Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Elektro

successProton | Elektro

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.

Overview

Date / time
October 31, 1994 at 02:30 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
81/23 (81L)
Mission
Elektro
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Orbit
Launch vehicle
Proton K/DM-2 →
Launch provider
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center →

Payloads deployed · 1

ELEKTRO (GOMS 1)
GEO