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Molniya-2

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 30, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 30, 1972 · 20:19 UTCLaunch 1972-075Launch no. 1,382 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 30, 1972, 20:19
Launch designation
1972-075
Mission
Molniya-2
Vehicle flight ID
S 15000-106

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,123 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-21972-075ANORAD 6208Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications1,650 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jan 12, 1978

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.