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Molniya-1

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 2, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 2, 1975 · 13:09 UTCLaunch 1975-079Launch no. 1,728 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant ML
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 2, 1975, 13:09
Launch designation
1975-079
Mission
Molniya-1
Vehicle flight ID
78031 -571

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,008 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-11975-079ANORAD 8187Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications1,650 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Nov 19, 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.