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Molniya-1 (1966-035A)

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Молния-1

CommunicationsHEOCOSPAR 1966-035ALaunched 4/25/1966

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Molniya-1 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78 M
Launch Date: 4/25/1966
Last Contact: 9/2/1966

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 19,979.5 km
Inclination: 64.82 deg
Dry Mass: 1,620 kg
Total Mass: 1,650 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: ISS Reshetnev
Manufacturer: ISS Reshetnev

Constellation

Name: Molniya
Active Satellites: 0

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1966-035A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.134