SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 57

SUCCESS Molniya-M →
Apr 2, 1983 at 02:02 UTC
Elliptical Orbit Communications Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 95% success
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPECommunications

Military communications satellite in a highly elliptic orbit

VEHICLE
Molniya-M
MISSION
Molniya-1T 57
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d3fde709-f34d-4a8a-9437-cc389a6279e1
Reported date: Apr 2, 1983 at 02:02 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
2BL
FLIGHTS
272
SUCCESSES
259
SUCCESS RATE
95.2%
When is the Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 57 launch?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 57 is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 1983 at 2:02 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-1T 57?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 57 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 | Molniya-1T 57 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Molniya-1T 57 going to?
The Molniya-1T 57 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Molniya-1T 57?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 57 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 57 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.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 2, 1983 at 02:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
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Launch ID: d3fde709-f34d-4a8a-9437-cc389a6279e1
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Molniya-1T 57 was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 2, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.