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Molniya-2

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 11, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 11, 1973 · 09:58 UTCLaunch 1973-045Launch no. 1,466 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 11, 1973, 09:58
Launch designation
1973-045
Mission
Molniya-2
Vehicle flight ID
76043 -533

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,068 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-21973-045ANORAD 6722Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications1,650 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Aug 5, 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.