About Molniya-3
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 15738U 85040A 26010.10412773 .00000208 00000-0 30933-3 0 9996
2 15738 62.3799 184.2569 6873868 255.8256 24.5556 2.55670388337178
Epoch: Jan 10, 2026 •
Age: 45 hours
Current Status
Altitude 19008.4 km
Velocity 3.71 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 53.20°N,
139.75°W
Launch Date May 29, 1985
Age 40.6 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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