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Molniya-2

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 23, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 23, 1974 · 01:23 UTCLaunch 1974-056Launch no. 1,593 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 23, 1974, 01:23
Launch designation
1974-056
Mission
Molniya-2
Vehicle flight ID
78033 -529

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,928 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-21974-056ANORAD 7376Main 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.