MISSION OVERVIEW
Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya 8K78M-PVBAGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
Molniya-3 56L
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f05cf79e-faf8-477e-9929-a94945e90b37
Reported date: Dec 2, 1992 at 01:57 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Molniya 8K78M-PVB →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
8K78M-PVB
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. Version of Molniya 8k78M with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the avionics compartment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L launch?
The Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 1992 at 1:57 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Molniya-3 56L?
The Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L mission uses the Molniya 8K78M-PVB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Molniya 8K78M-PVB has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Molniya-3 56L going to?
The Molniya-3 56L mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Molniya-3 56L?
The Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 2, 1992 at 01:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: f05cf79e-faf8-477e-9929-a94945e90b37
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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Mission Profile
Molniya-3 56L was a Molniya 8K78M-PVB mission operated by Progress Rocket Space Center that lifted off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 2, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.