PROGRESS ROCKET SPACE CENTER

Molniya-M | Molniya-3 65L

SUCCESSJun 19, 2003 at 20:00 UTCMolniya-M →
PAD16/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPECommunications

Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit

VEHICLE
Molniya-M
AGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
Molniya-3 65L
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 995a278f-f85f-412f-8771-8ef21bc99814
Reported date: Jun 19, 2003 at 20:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
2BL
FLIGHTS
272
SUCCESSES
259
SUCCESS RATE
95.2%
When is the Molniya-M | Molniya-3 65L launch?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-3 65L is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 8:00 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-3 65L?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-3 65L 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 65L launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Molniya-3 65L going to?
The Molniya-3 65L mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Molniya-3 65L?
The Molniya-M | Molniya-3 65L is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Molniya-3 65L 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 19, 2003 at 20:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 995a278f-f85f-412f-8771-8ef21bc99814
Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68