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Molniya-1

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 26, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 26, 1982 · 20:10 UTCLaunch 1982-015Launch no. 2,526 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant ML
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 26, 1982, 20:10
Launch designation
1982-015
Mission
Molniya-1
Vehicle flight ID
77023 -620

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,749 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Molniya-11982-015ANORAD 13070Main 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.