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Meridian-M 11

Russian communications satellite. Meridian-M 11 was launched on April 3, 2026 aboard a Soyuz-2-1A from Plesetsk. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2026-071ANORAD 68571Russia

Identity

Name in GCAT
Meridian-M No. 21L
Common name
Meridian-M 11
International designator
2026-071A
NORAD catalog number
68571
GCAT identifier
S68571

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Defense
Program
Meridian-M
Country
Russia
Builder
OAO M. Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems
Platform (bus)
Meridian

Launch

Date
April 3, 2026 · 06:28 UTC
Launch record
2026-071Success
Spaceport
Plesetsk · pad LC43/4

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
HEO/M
Perigee
1,044 km
Apogee
39,309 km
Inclination
62.79°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Apr 3, 2026

Size

Mass
2,000 kg
Dry mass
2,000 kg
Length
4.0 m
Diameter
2.00 m
Span
10.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q138914369 (CC0).