PAD45/1
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit 3FMISSION
Electro-L No.2
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: f4a537f1-14b5-42e7-9949-fc8addfa8897
Reported date: Dec 11, 2015 at 13:45 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours 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.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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: f4a537f1-14b5-42e7-9949-fc8addfa8897
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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Mission Profile
Electro-L No.2 was a Zenit 3F mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 11, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.