Meridian No. 11L
Re-entered 6 Jul 2021Meridian No. 11L (NORAD 29668, COSPAR 2006-061A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 2021, launched on 24 Dec 2006 on the Meridian No. 11L mission. It was operated by KVR as part of the Meridian programme. The spacecraft was built by RESH on the Meridian bus, with a mass of 2,000 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Meridian No. 11L?
Meridian No. 11L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jul 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Meridian No. 11L re-enter the atmosphere?
Meridian No. 11L re-entered on 6 Jul 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meridian No. 11L?
Meridian No. 11L was operated by KVR and built by RESH (RU).