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GOMS (Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite)
A Soviet
weather satellite
placed in
geostationary orbit
over the Indian Ocean; also known as Elektro. Originally proposed for a maiden flight in 1978-79, 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
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