Elektro–L

Elektro–L is a series of meteorological satellites developed for the Russian Federal Space Agency by NPO Lavochkin. The first satellite, Elektro-L No.1, was launched on 2 January 2011. It is the first Russian weather satellite that successfully operates in geostationary orbit, and is currently the second operational Russian weather satellite. The satellites have a mass of about 1620 kg and are designed to operate for 10 years each. They are capable of producing images of the Earth's whole hemisphere in both visible and infrared frequencies, providing data for climate change and ocean monitoring in addition to their primary weather forecasting role.

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Electro-L Cebit 2011

Model of Electro-L Meteo-satellite, Paris Air Show 2011

Model of Electro-L Meteo-cropped

ILA Berlin 2012 PD 062

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Electro-L Cebit 2011		Commons
commons	image		Model of Electro-L Meteo-satellite, Paris Air Show 2011		Commons
commons	image		Model of Electro-L Meteo-cropped		Commons
commons	image		ILA Berlin 2012 PD 062		Commons