Molniya 1-2

USSR

Launch data:

Designation001621 / 65080A
Launch date13 Oct 1965 - 19:40 UT
Launch siteB, LC1
Launch vehicleMolniya 8K78
MissionTelecommunications
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee481 / 39935 km
Inclination65.19°
Period718.84 min
Mass at launch1600 kg

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End of life

Out of service
Decay17 Mar 1967
Lifetime518 days?

Ref: #1, #7 - update: 21.07.05