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Meridian-M No.21L
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Russian Space Forces

Meridian-M No.21L

Success

Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M
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Apr 3, 06:28:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleSoyuz 2.1a Fregat-M
OrbitElliptical Orbit
Pad43/3 (43L)
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Mission

Note: Payload identity uncertain. Meridian is a series of communications satellite for military and civilian use.

Quick facts

VehicleSoyuz 2.1a Fregat-M
OrbitElliptical Orbit
Pad43/3 (43L)
SitePlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
WindowApr 3, 02:00:00 UTC→Apr 3, 12:00:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilySoyuz
Height46.3 m
Diameter2.95 m
Stages3
ReusableNo
LEO capacity7,020 kg
Track record19/20 successful
Acquiring satellite view…
General trajectory
43/3 (43L)
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launching
East
92° · E
62.927, 40.450

Orbital elements (TLE)

2 element sets
Orbit
Apogee38,107 km
Perigee2,007 km
Period712.9 min
Inclination62.67°

Launch heading 92° · E from Meridian-M No.21L PO.

Parking orbitMeridian-M No.21L PO› conelow
1 70058U 26071A 26093.27557870 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 70058 62.6667 238.9951 1228972 090.5399 012.0000 13.45464278 05
OrbitMeridian-M No.21Llow
1 70058U 26071A 26093.31023148 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 70058 62.6667 238.9951 6828110 270.4635 000.0000 02.01993651 01

Pre-launch TLEs from Dillon's Space Page. Estimated before flight — the real orbit is confirmed post-launch.