Meridian-M 8 (18L)

Russia

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Launch data:

Designation	44453 / 19046A
Launch date	30 July 2019 - 05:57 UT
Launch site	Plesetsk, LC-43/4
Launch vehicle	Soyuz-2-1a/Fregat-M
Mission	Military: Communication
Earth orbit:
Perigee / Apogee	1047 x 39,320 km
Inclination	62.8°
Period	717.8 min

Spacecraft data:

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Mass at launch	kg
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Mission details:

The first upgraded Meridian-M military communications satellite, No.18L, was launched on Jul 30, 2019. It will supplement the original Meridian satellites Nos. 11-17L launched before.

External links:

Satellite tracking (n2ya.com): Real time satellite tracking

Ref.: #7(JR767), #228 - update: 11.11.19