SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Molniya-M | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785)
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Oct 15, 1986 at 09:29 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Early warning satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ec7c9fd3-954c-479f-913a-2d67d76c02a3
Reported date: Oct 15, 1986 at 09:29 UTC
Last synced: 8 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 | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) launch?
The Molniya-M | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 1986 at 9:29 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 US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785)?
The Molniya-M | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) 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 | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) going to?
The US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785)?
The Molniya-M | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 15, 1986 at 09:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: ec7c9fd3-954c-479f-913a-2d67d76c02a3
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53
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Mission Profile
US-K 50 (Kosmos 1785) was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 15, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.