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Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 89

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Aug 14, 1996 at 22:20 UTC
Elliptical Orbit Communications Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPECommunications

Military communications satellite in a highly elliptic orbit

VEHICLE
Molniya-M
AGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
Molniya-1T 89
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9cacd1d8-b780-42ce-b1d4-4207df68624a
Reported date: Aug 14, 1996 at 22:20 UTC
Last synced: 3 seconds 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 89 launch?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 89 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at 10:20 PM 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 89?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 89 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 89 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Molniya-1T 89 going to?
The Molniya-1T 89 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Molniya-1T 89?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 89 is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 89 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 01:15 UTC
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Launch date set: Aug 14, 1996 at 22:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
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Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 seconds ago
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Launch ID: 9cacd1d8-b780-42ce-b1d4-4207df68624a
Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45

Mission Profile

Molniya-1T 89 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 14, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.

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