Meridian 3

Meridian 3, also known as Meridian No.13L, was a Russian communications satellite. It was the third satellite to be launched as part of the Meridian system to replace the older Molniya series.
Meridian 3 was launched by a Soyuz-2 rocket. The Soyuz-2.1a configuration was used, along with a Fregat-M upper stage. The launch occurred from Plesetsk [Cosmodrome Site 43|Site 43/4] at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome at 00:58:39 GMT on 2 November 2010.
It was constructed by Reshetnev [Information Satellite Systems|ISS Reshetnev] and is believed to be based on the Uragan-M satellite bus, which has also been used for GLONASS navigation satellites. It operates in a Molniya orbit with a perigee of, an apogee of, and 65° inclination.