RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2

SUCCESSDec 11, 2015 at 13:45 UTCZenit 3F →
PAD45/1
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

This is the second in a new generation series of meteorological satellites developed by the Russian Federal Space Agency. The satellite will operate in geostationary orbit and be primarily used for weather forecasting as well as monitoring the oceans and climate change. With a weight of ~1600kg the satellite has an expected lifespan of 10 years.

VEHICLE
Zenit 3F
MISSION
Electro-L No.2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f4a537f1-14b5-42e7-9949-fc8addfa8897
Reported date: Dec 11, 2015 at 13:45 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
When is the Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2 launch?
The Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2 is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2015 at 1:45 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 Electro-L No.2?
The Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2 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.2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Electro-L No.2 going to?
The Electro-L No.2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Electro-L No.2?
The Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 11, 2015 at 13:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: f4a537f1-14b5-42e7-9949-fc8addfa8897
Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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