Molniya-3

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

About Molniya-3

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 15738U 85040A 25318.00048936 .00000122 00000-0 -29556-3 0 9996
2 15738 62.3756 195.5647 6864405 255.1908 25.0407 2.55669488335715
Epoch: Nov 14, 2025 • Age: 158 hours

Current Status

Altitude 6180.4 km
Velocity 6.77 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 16.62°N, 89.08°E
Launch Date May 29, 1985
Age 40.4 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

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