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NORAD ID: 21706 • Int'l Des: 1991-065 • Owner: UNKSR/MSVYAZ • Country: SU • operational
MEOELLIPTICALHEO_ELLIPTICALSEMI_SYNCMOLNIYA
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About Molniya-3
Molniya-3 (NORAD 21706) is a satellite launched Sep 17, 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 21706U 91065A 26197.78659177 -.00001365 00000-0 14397-3 0 9995
2 21706 62.7460 315.1813 7425239 253.5113 20.0238 2.04512993257326
Epoch: Jul 16, 2026 •
Age: 19 hours
Current Status
Altitude 33657.5 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 2.17 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 62.73°N,
100.91°W
Launch Date Sep 17, 1991
Age 34.8 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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