Proton-K/DM

TLP Network Inc.

July 29, 1974 12:00 pm

Molniya-1S

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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July 29, 1974 12:00 pm

Last Updated:

2026-07-13 10:30:19

First operational geostationary communications satellite of the Soviet Union

Launch Overview

Window Open 12:00 UTC

Window Close 12:00 UTC

Lift Off Jul 29, 1974 · 12:00 UTC

Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch Pad 81/24 (81P)

Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit

Payload Overview

Customer Soviet Space Program

Payload Molniya-1S

Rocket Proton-K/DM

Destination Geostationary Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

First operational geostationary communications satellite of the Soviet Union

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Soviet Space Program

81/24 (81P)