Meridian No. 14L
Re-entered 20 Jul 2026Meridian No. 14L (NORAD 37398, COSPAR 2011-018A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2026, launched on 4 May 2011 on the Meridian No. 14L 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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What happened to Meridian No. 14L?
Meridian No. 14L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Meridian No. 14L re-enter the atmosphere?
Meridian No. 14L re-entered on 20 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meridian No. 14L?
Meridian No. 14L was operated by KVR and built by RESH (RU).