Molniya-M | Molniya-1K 52

Molniya-M | Molniya-1K 52 rode a Molniya-M into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, deploying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya-M | Molniya-1K 52 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1981-12-23T13:15:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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