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NORAD ID: 17328 Int'l Des: 1987-008 Owner: UNKS/MSVYAZ Country: SU operational
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALSEMI_SYNCMOLNIYA

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About Molniya-3

Molniya-3 (NORAD 17328) is a satellite launched Jan 22, 1987 by UNKS/MSVYAZ of SU. It operates in MEO, ELLIPTICAL, HEO_ELLIPTICAL, SEMI_SYNC, MOLNIYA orbit with a mass of 1750.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 17328U 87008A 26192.23493145 -.00000297 00000-0 -27644-2 0 9990
2 17328 61.9870 268.7426 7338355 260.5942 17.7286 2.00578602285658
Epoch: Jul 11, 2026 • Age: 30 hours

Current Status

Altitude 38919.2 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 1.61 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 61.85°N, 116.57°W
Launch Date Jan 22, 1987
Age 39.4 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 UNKS/MSVYAZ/SU

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