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Molniya-2

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 6, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 6, 1975 · 04:49 UTCLaunch 1975-009Launch no. 1,654 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 6, 1975, 04:49
Launch designation
1975-009
Mission
Molniya-2
Vehicle flight ID
76043 -532

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,890 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-21975-009ANORAD 7641Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications1,650 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jul 4, 1985

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