description Elektro-L No.1 Overview
Elektro-L No.1 is a Russian geostationary meteorological satellite launched in January 2011 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It represents the second generation of Russia's geostationary weather satellites and operates over the Indian Ocean region. The satellite is equipped with a multispectral scanner that provides full-disk Earth imagery in visible and infrared spectrums approximately every 30 minutes at 1-kilometer resolution. It supplies continuous data for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and environmental assessment.
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Elektro-L No.1 ranks #161 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind Intelsat IS-39, ahead of Sentinel-1B.
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How good is Elektro-L No.1?
Elektro-L No.1 scores 6.95/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Satellite category. Restored Russian geostationary weather capability, useful imagery, but reliability and modernization lagged leading peers.
What are the best alternatives to Elektro-L No.1?
See our alternatives page for Elektro-L No.1 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: SRTM, CORONA (KH-4), TanDEM-X.
How does Elektro-L No.1 compare to SRTM?
See our detailed comparison of Elektro-L No.1 vs SRTM with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Elektro-L No.1 worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.95/10, Elektro-L No.1 is a solid option in Satellite. See all Satellite ranked.
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