Molniya 1-8

USSR



Launch data:

Designation03209 / 68035A
Launch date21 Apr 1968 - 04:20? UT
Launch siteB, LC1
Launch vehicleMolniya-M (8K78M)
MissionTelecommunications
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee km
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Period min
Mass at launch kg


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End of life

Out of service 
Decay 29 Jan 1974
Lifetime 


Ref: #1, #7 - update: 4.08.05