Molniya-M | Molniya-1 9

Molniya-M | Molniya-1 9 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 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-07-05T15:25:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Molniya-M passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Elliptical.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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