Molniya-M

TLP Network Inc.

January 24, 1978 6:51 am

Molniya-3 20L

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Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

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January 24, 1978 6:51 am

Last Updated:

2026-07-13 06:40:56

Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit

Launch Overview

Window Open 06:51 UTC

Window Close 06:51 UTC

Lift Off Jan 24, 1978 · 06:51 UTC

Launch Facility Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

Launch Pad 43/3 (43L)

Target Orbit Elliptical Orbit

Payload Overview

Customer Soviet Space Program

Payload Molniya-3 20L

Rocket Molniya-M

Destination Elliptical Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit

Height

LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Soviet Space Program

43/3 (43L)