Molniya-M | US-K 31

A Molniya-M rocket launched Molniya-M | US-K 31 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, targeting Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
16/2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Molniya-M | US-K 31 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1983-12-28T03:48:05.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M clears the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Molniya-M pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Elliptical.
  4. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

Last updated: