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Molniya-3 (1976-127A)

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Молния-3

CommunicationsHEOCOSPAR 1976-127ALaunched 12/28/1976

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Molniya-3 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M ML
Launch Date: 12/28/1976
Last Contact: 6/20/1980

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 20,176 km
Inclination: 62.9 deg
Dry Mass: 1,700 kg
Total Mass: 1,750 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Communications
Payload Category: COM
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: ISS Reshetnev
Manufacturer: ISS Reshetnev

Constellation

Name: Molniya
Active Satellites: 0

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1976-127A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.356