Molniya-M | Molniya-1 24

Molniya-M | Molniya-1 24 rode a Molniya-M into space from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, deploying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
41/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya-M | Molniya-1 24 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-08-30T00:07:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M roars off the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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