PROGRESS ROCKET SPACE CENTER
Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 69
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Jul 8, 1992 at 09:53 UTC
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PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Early warning satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya 8K78M-PVBAGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
US-K 69
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: e9c6d42b-02de-4a5e-b529-4e34c08a3517
Reported date: Jul 8, 1992 at 09:53 UTC
Last synced: 3 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 | US-K 69 launch?
The Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 69 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 1992 at 9:53 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 US-K 69?
The Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 69 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 | US-K 69 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is US-K 69 going to?
The US-K 69 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching US-K 69?
The Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 69 is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 69 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
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 8, 1992 at 09:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: e9c6d42b-02de-4a5e-b529-4e34c08a3517
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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Mission Profile
US-K 69 was a Molniya 8K78M-PVB mission operated by Progress Rocket Space Center that lifted off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on July 8, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.