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Molniya-1

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on March 24, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 24, 1977 · 11:51 UTCLaunch 1977-021Launch no. 1,930 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant ML
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 24, 1977, 11:51
Launch designation
1977-021
Mission
Molniya-1
Vehicle flight ID
78026 -599

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,819 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-11977-021ANORAD 9880Main 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.