Explanation:

• Russia has planned to launch the first Arktika-M satellite, at the end of 2020, for monitoring the climate and environment of Arctic region.
• Arktika-M 1 spacecraft has been developed and is undergoing radio-electronic testing, before being launched in 2020 end, to monitor the meterological conditions in the polar region.
• The launch will take place on Soyuz -2,1b carrier rocket with frigate booster.
• The second Russian satellite, for weather forecasting and monitoring climate and the environment in the region, is still under development and will be launched in 2023.