MISSION OVERVIEW
Military communications satellite in a highly elliptic orbit
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
Molniya-1T 90
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: d00d2fc0-ae31-4b78-8a22-db3aa8e5b409
Reported date: Sep 24, 1997 at 21:30 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours 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 | Molniya-1T 90 launch?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 90 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 9:30 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 90?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 90 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 90 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Molniya-1T 90 going to?
The Molniya-1T 90 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Molniya-1T 90?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 90 is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Molniya-1T 90 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: Sep 24, 1997 at 21:30 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: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: d00d2fc0-ae31-4b78-8a22-db3aa8e5b409
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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