SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Molniya-M | Prognoz
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Apr 14, 1972 at 00:54 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Prognoz is a series of research satellites to study solar activity and its influence on Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Prognoz
MISSION TYPE
Heliophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 14a7d81c-e6ac-42b3-9bfe-377deeb03223
Reported date: Apr 14, 1972 at 00:54 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 | Prognoz launch?
The Molniya-M | Prognoz is scheduled for Friday, April 14, 1972 at 12:54 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 Prognoz?
The Molniya-M | Prognoz 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 | Prognoz launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Prognoz going to?
The Prognoz mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Prognoz?
The Molniya-M | Prognoz is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Prognoz 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 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 14, 1972 at 00:54 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 14a7d81c-e6ac-42b3-9bfe-377deeb03223
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Mission Profile
Prognoz was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 14, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a heliophysics mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.