MISSION OVERVIEW
Russian highly elliptic communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1a/FregatAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Meridian No. 11L
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: bdaa7454-469b-441a-9af3-d5d9451c9362
Reported date: Dec 24, 2006 at 08:34 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
Fregat
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | Meridian No. 11L launch?
The Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | Meridian No. 11L is scheduled for Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 8:34 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Meridian No. 11L?
The Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | Meridian No. 11L mission uses the Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat has flown 3 times with a 66.7% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | Meridian No. 11L launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Meridian No. 11L going to?
The Meridian No. 11L mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Meridian No. 11L?
The Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | Meridian No. 11L is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | Meridian No. 11L launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 24, 2006 at 08:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 5, 2019 14:14 UTC
Soyuz rocket and Fregat upper stage deliver 33 satellites to three different orbitsSpaceflight Now
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: bdaa7454-469b-441a-9af3-d5d9451c9362
●Spaceflight News API5 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Meridian No. 11L was a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 24, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.