Meridian
Meridian
Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
Meridian
Designation
Meridian
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
ISS Reshetnev Company
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The Meridian is a Russian advanced military communications satellite designed as the replacement for Molniya-series spacecrafts. Besides, Meridian also provides communications, navigation and surveillance services for civilian customers. The first Meridian communications satellite was placed into orbit by a Soyuz-2 rocket from Plesetsk space center, Russia, on December 24, 2006. A Soyuz-2 space launch system placed the Meridian 2 spacecraft into orbit also from Plesetsk on May 22, 2009.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Active
Origin
Russia
Contractor
ISS Reshetnev Company
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
December 2006
Total Production
7
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002383
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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