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NORAD ID: 21196 Int'l Des: 1991-022 Owner: UNKSR/MSVYAZ Country: SU operational
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALSEMI_SYNCMOLNIYA

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About Molniya-3

Molniya-3 (NORAD 21196) is a satellite launched Mar 22, 1991 by UNKSR/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 21196U 91022A 26191.00742022 -.00000567 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 21196 64.7175 186.9314 6433950 253.3911 30.9273 2.03024135259805
Epoch: Jul 10, 2026 • Age: 98 hours

Current Status

Altitude 35953.9 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 1.93 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 54.50°N, 102.94°W
Launch Date Mar 22, 1991
Age 35.3 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 UNKSR/MSVYAZ/SU

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