GOMS (Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite)
GOMS (Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite) is a Soviet weather satellite placed in geostationary orbit over the Indian Ocean; also known as Elektro. Originally proposed for a maiden flight in 1978–1979, GOMS has suffered both technical and budgetary problems.
launch date | Oct 31, 1994 |
launch vehicle | Proton |
launch site | Baikonur |
orbit | geostationary at 76° E |
mass | 2,400 kg |