RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1
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Jan 20, 2011 at 12:29 UTC
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Source
PAD45/1
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Elektro-L is a series of meteorological satellites developed for the Russian Federal Space Agency by NPO Lavochkin. Electro-L №1 was the first of the series and became the first Russian weather satellite that successfully operates in geostationary orbit. It is designed to capture real-time images of clouds and the Earth’s underlying surface, heliogeophysical measurements, collection and translating hydrometeorological and service data.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit 3FMISSION
Elektro-L No.1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 413208eb-4bcd-4a4c-a56c-f3f93c5e16e0
Reported date: Jan 20, 2011 at 12:29 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Zenit 3F →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1 launch?
The Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1 is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Elektro-L No.1?
The Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1 mission uses the Zenit 3F rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Zenit 3F has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Elektro-L No.1 going to?
The Elektro-L No.1 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Elektro-L No.1?
The Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 20, 2011 at 12:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 413208eb-4bcd-4a4c-a56c-f3f93c5e16e0
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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Mission Profile
Elektro-L No.1 was a Zenit 3F mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on January 20, 2011. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.