MERIDIAN-M 21L
MERIDIAN-M 21L is a satellite operated by Russia, currently in a highly elliptical orbit ranging from 1,180 km to 39,190 km. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 718 minutes at an inclination of 62.8°. It was launched in 2026. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.
Orbital data
- NORAD ID
- 68571
- COSPAR ID
- 2026-071A
- Type
- Satellite
- Orbit
- HEO
- Perigee (lowest)
- 1,180 km
- Apogee (highest)
- 39,190 km
- Inclination
- 62.82°
- Orbital period
- 718 min
- Launch year
- 2026
- Operator
- Russia
Orbital data updated: 2026-07-20 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.
About HEO orbit
Highly Elliptical Orbit. An elongated orbit that swings close to Earth at perigee and far away at apogee. Includes Molniya and Tundra orbits used for high-latitude coverage.
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