Molniya-1

operational
NORAD ID: 15429 Int'l Des: 1984-124 Owner: GUKOS Country: SU
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALSEMI_SYNCMOLNIYA

About Molniya-1

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Two-Line Element Set

1 15429U 84124A 26005.30984167 -.00001635 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996
2 15429 63.2850 13.5008 7270627 257.0652 278.1374 2.00717315300799
Epoch: Jan 5, 2026 • Age: 105 hours

Current Status

Altitude 39330.7 km
Velocity 1.56 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 61.63°N, 89.06°E
Launch Date Dec 14, 1984
Age 41 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 1650.00 kg
Dry Mass 1620.00 kg
Total Mass 1650.00 kg
Length 4.40 m
Diameter 1.40 m
Span 8.60 m
Shape Cyl + 6 Pan
Manufacturer NPOPM
Bus Type Molniya-1
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State GUKOS/SU

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