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 26005.70408961 .00000071 00000-0 -58057-2 0 9998
2 16393 62.1109 249.3173 7126061 250.2353 25.0110 2.12405634301757
Epoch: Jan 5, 2026 • Age: 33 hours

Current Status

Altitude 1835.4 km
Velocity 9.03 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -25.41°S, 50.69°W
Launch Date Dec 24, 1985
Age 40 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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