Molniya 1-3

USSR



Launch data:

Designation02151 / 66035A
Launch date25 Apr 1966 - 7:12 UT
Launch siteB, LC1
Launch vehicleMolniya-M (Blok-ML) (8K78M)
MissionTelecommunications
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee506 / 39492 km
Inclination65.04°
Period710.41 min


Spacecraft data:

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Mass at launch  1000,2 kg
Dry Mass  kg
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End of life

Decay 11 Jun 1973
Lifetime 2604 days


Ref: #1, #7 - update: 4.08.05