Molniya-M | Molniya-3 20L

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Communications mission Molniya-M | Molniya-3 20L delivered its payload into Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/3 (43L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya-M | Molniya-3 20L cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1978-01-24T06:51:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M lifts off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  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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