Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1 2

The Communications flight Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1 2 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Molniya 8K78, bound for Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Molniya 8K78
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-10-14T06:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya 8K78 clears the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Molniya 8K78 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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