Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L

Operated by Progress Rocket Space Center, the Communications mission Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L delivered its payload into Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Progress Rocket Space Center
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Molniya 8K78M-PVB
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/3 (43L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical

Mission timeline

  1. 1992-12-02T01:57:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya 8K78M-PVB lifts off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Molniya 8K78M-PVB passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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