Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L

Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L lifted off aboard a Molniya 8K78 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Target
Rocket
Molniya 8K78
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-08-31T08:00:03.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya 8K78 roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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