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Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L launched on Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-MVehicle
Russian Space ForcesProvider
43/3 (43L)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M to Elliptical Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Meridian-M No.21L
Note: Payload identity uncertain. Meridian is a series of communications satellite for military and civilian use.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L launch?
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L is scheduled to lift off Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L?
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M.
Where does Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.21L launch from?
It lifts off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.