Molniya-M | Prognoz-8

Soviet Space Program flew Molniya-M | Prognoz-8 on a Molniya-M out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Heliophysics
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya-M | Prognoz-8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1980-12-25T04:02:00.000Z
    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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