Molniya-M | Molniya-1 23

Molniya-M | Molniya-1 23 lifted off aboard a Molniya-M from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya-M | Molniya-1 23 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-02-03T05:48:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Molniya-M is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Molniya-M endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
  4. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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