MISSION OVERVIEW
Interbol 2 and Magin 5 are satellites studying the magnetosphere. MuSat 1 is an experimental vehicle, intended to evaluate in-orbit behaviour of low-cost space technologies.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f63d438b-2a81-447a-8427-a943e5e74fa7
Reported date: Aug 29, 1996 at 05:22 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Molniya-M →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
2BL
FLIGHTS
272
SUCCESSES
259
SUCCESS RATE
95.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Molniya-M | Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 launch?
The Molniya-M | Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 is scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 5:22 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 Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1?
The Molniya-M | Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 mission uses the Molniya-M rocket, manufactured by Russian Space Forces. The Molniya-M has flown 272 times with a 95.2% success rate.
Where is the Molniya-M | Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 going to?
The Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1?
The Molniya-M | Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 29, 1996 at 05:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: f63d438b-2a81-447a-8427-a943e5e74fa7
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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Mission Profile
Interbol 2, Magin 5 & MuSat 1 was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Progress Rocket Space Center that lifted off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on August 29, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a planetary science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.