Russia plans to launch a new-generation geostationary hydrometeorological satellite, Elektro-L, on January 20, 2011, a Russian space rocket industry source told Interfax-AVN. The launch was originally planned for December 25, 2010. "The launch of a Zenit-2SB launch vehicle coupled with a Fregat-SB upper stage and carrying the first Elektro-L satellite will open the Russian 2011 space launch program. The launch from the Baikonur space center is planned for January 20," the source said. Read More