About

Molniya-3

operational
NORAD ID: 21706 • Int'l Des: 1991-065 • Owner: UNKSR/MSVYAZ • Country: SU
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALSEMI_SYNCMOLNIYA
POV Track Ground

About Molniya-3

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 21706U 91065A 25277.15799413 -.00000857 00000-0 63656-3 0 9999
2 21706 63.3467 2.8564 7414739 251.4125 21.0957 2.04389945251485
Epoch: Oct 4, 2025 • Age: 16 hours

Current Status

Altitude 38821.6 km
Velocity 1.56 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 55.09°N, 94.77°E
Launch Date Sep 17, 1991
Age 34 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
Data: planet4589.org

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