🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Meridian No. 16L
Retired 2021Meridian No. 16L (NORAD 38995, COSPAR 2012-063A) is a retired RU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Oct 2021, launched on 14 Nov 2012 on the Meridian No. 16L mission. It was operated by VVKO as part of the Meridian programme. The spacecraft was built by RESH on the Meridian bus, with a mass of 2,100 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2012
launched
2021
retired
14
years on orbit
2,100
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched14 Nov 2012 · on the Meridian No. 16L mission
Operational1 Oct 2021 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2021 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID38995
COSPAR2012-063A
TypeSatellite
OperatorVVKO
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRESH
BusMeridian
Mass2,100 kg
ProgrammeMeridian
CategoryCOM
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude983 × 39,734 km
Inclination62.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Meridian No. 16L?
Meridian No. 16L was retired from service around 1 Oct 2021 after launching in 2012. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Meridian No. 16L?
Meridian No. 16L was operated by VVKO and built by RESH (RU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-02.