Molniya-3

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

About Molniya-3

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Two-Line Element Set

1 21706U 91065A 26009.01680992 -.00000293 00000-0 60320-3 0 9998
2 21706 63.1619 346.8329 7425376 251.9365 20.7543 2.04466389253467
Epoch: Jan 9, 2026 • Age: 24 hours

Current Status

Altitude 14208.9 km
Velocity 4.85 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 15.31°N, 118.94°W
Launch Date Sep 17, 1991
Age 34.3 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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