Elektro-L is an advanced Russian heavy meteorological satellite. Its mission will help in weather forecasting, studying seas and oceans, navigating aircraft and ships, as well as researching the ionosphere and magnetic fields.

The launch date is currently targeted for Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM (UTC).

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Provider	Roscosmos
Vehicle	Proton-M
Location	LC-81/24 Baikonur Cosmodrome Kazakhstan
All dates and times should be submitted in UTC timezone. Use Estimated Date if you don't know the official launch date and time; otherwise, use Window Opens/Closes and/or Planned T-0, which will override the Estimated Date.
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Launch Date	Monday, December 15, 2025
Launch Time	11:52 AM (UTC)
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— Planned T-0 —
Date	Monday, December 15, 2025
Time	11:52 AM (UTC)
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Date	Monday, December 15, 2025
Time	11:52 AM (UTC)

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