Molniya-3

operational
NORAD ID: 16393 Int'l Des: 1985-117 Owner: GUKOS/MSVYAZ Country: SU
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALSEMI_SYNCMOLNIYA_TYPE

About Molniya-3

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 16393U 85117A 25319.85937441 .00000095 00000-0 -83001-3 0 9995
2 16393 62.1844 257.1048 7133999 249.6614 25.2695 2.12407387300678
Epoch: Nov 15, 2025 • Age: 81 hours

Current Status

Altitude 30394.8 km
Velocity 2.47 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 40.41°N, 135.74°E
Launch Date Dec 24, 1985
Age 39.9 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 GUKOS/MSVYAZ/SU

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