flown missionSuccess

Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L

Russian Space Forces43/3 (43L) — Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationApr 03, 2026, 06:28 UTC

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name: Meridian-M No.21L
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Elliptical Orbit (Elliptical)

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

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Apr 03, 2026, 06:28 UTC
Window opens: Apr 03, 2026, 02:00 UTC
Window closes: Apr 03, 2026, 12:00 UTC
Last updated: Apr 03, 2026, 18:25 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M
Family: Soyuz
Variant: Fregat-M
Provider: Russian Space Forces
Type: Government
Country: RUS

webcasts

Russian Space Forces Meridian-M No.21L

launch site

Pad: 43/3 (43L)
Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Country: RUS
Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Coordinates: 62.9273, 40.4500