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Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L
Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L launched on Thu, Aug 31, 1967, 08:00 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Aug 1967
NET Thu, Aug 31, 1967, 08:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Molniya 8K78Vehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
1/5Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Test TargetMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Molniya 8K78 to Elliptical Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Molniya 8K78 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Molniya-1Yu 11L
The Molniya-1Yu satellites were modified Molniya-1 satellites to test and calibrate the deep space tracking systems of the Soviet lunar program.
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What time does Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L launch?
Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L is scheduled to lift off Thu, Aug 31, 1967, 08:00 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L?
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Who is launching Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L?
Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Molniya 8K78.
Where does Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L launch from?
It lifts off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.