PROGRESS ROCKET SPACE CENTER
Molniya-M | Molniya-3 57L
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Apr 21, 1993 at 00:23 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
Molniya-3 57L
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8846afcc-dc87-43ce-a51d-833acf1c6923
Reported date: Apr 21, 1993 at 00:23 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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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-3 57L launch?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-3 57L is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 1993 at 12:23 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-3 57L?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-3 57L 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-3 57L launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Molniya-3 57L going to?
The Molniya-3 57L mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Molniya-3 57L?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-3 57L is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Molniya-3 57L 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: Apr 21, 1993 at 00:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 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: 8846afcc-dc87-43ce-a51d-833acf1c6923
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Molniya-3 57L was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Progress Rocket Space Center that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 21, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.