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Molniya-2

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 26, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 26, 1974 · 14:22 UTCLaunch 1974-026Launch no. 1,560 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 26, 1974, 14:22
Launch designation
1974-026
Mission
Molniya-2
Vehicle flight ID
76029 -554

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,093 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-21974-026ANORAD 7276Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications1,650 kgIn orbit

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