MISSION OVERVIEW
Early warning satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Progress Rocket Space Center
MISSION
US-K 79
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dc25ebed-4d0d-4ade-b386-f1ce53facb58
Reported date: May 7, 1998 at 08:53 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 | US-K 79 launch?
The Molniya-M | US-K 79 is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 1998 at 8:53 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 79?
The Molniya-M | US-K 79 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 79 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is US-K 79 going to?
The US-K 79 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching US-K 79?
The Molniya-M | US-K 79 is operated by Progress Rocket Space Center.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | US-K 79 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: May 7, 1998 at 08:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Progress Rocket Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: dc25ebed-4d0d-4ade-b386-f1ce53facb58
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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