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Molniya-3 (1974-092A)

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Молния-3

CommunicationsHEOCOSPAR 1974-092ALaunched 11/21/1974

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Molniya-3 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M
Launch Date: 11/21/1974
Last Contact: 12/22/1977

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 20,177 km
Inclination: 62.87 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: 1974-092A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.307