(NET) Proton M • Elektro-L 5

(NET) Proton M • Elektro-L 5

A Khrunichev Proton M rocket topped with a Blok DM-03 upper stage will launch the fifth Elektro-L new generation weather satellite for Roscosmos into geostationary orbit. The Lavochkin designed satellite resembles the second generation of Russian geostationary meteorological satellites, called Elektro-L (also designated GOMS (Geostationary operational meteorological satellite). It also features receivers for the SARSAT-COSPAS emergency call system. Elektro-L 5 has a mass of around 2120 kg and a design life of 10 years. - Delayed from Oct. 22. Moved forward from Dec. 22. Delayed from Dec. 15. Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/zzce8cZqtxw

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