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Molniya-3

operational
NORAD ID: 15738 • Int'l Des: 1985-040 • Owner: NPOPM/MSVYAZ • Country: SU
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALMOLNIYA_TYPE
POV Track Ground

About Molniya-3

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 15738U 85040A 25273.02161704 .00000146 00000-0 -44518-3 0 9998
2 15738 62.3814 204.4539 6860516 254.6996 25.3676 2.55670896334568
Epoch: Sep 30, 2025 • Age: 121 hours

Current Status

Altitude 1212.9 km
Velocity 9.36 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -58.18°S, 102.4°E
Launch Date May 29, 1985
Age 40.3 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 1750.00 kg
Dry Mass 1700.00 kg
Total Mass 1750.00 kg
Length 3.60 m
Diameter 1.60 m
Span 8.10 m
Shape Cyl + 6 Pan
Manufacturer NPOPM
Bus Type Molniya-3
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State NPOPM/MSVYAZ/SU
Data: planet4589.org

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