Molniya-3 61L
Molniya-M
Progress Rocket Space Center
Mission
Molniya-3 61L
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Elliptical Orbit
Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit
Location
43/3 (43L)
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
43/3 (43L) has witnessed the launch of 231 rockets, including 231 orbital launch attempts. While Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, has been the site for 1681 rocket launches.
Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
Agency
Progress Rocket Space Center
Progress Rocket Space Centre, formerly known as TsSKB-Progress, is a space science and aerospace research company which is known for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. Most notably, Progress Rocket Space Centre is the manufacturer of Soyuz launch vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M Molniya-3 61L launch scheduled?
The Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M Molniya-3 61L launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M Molniya-3 61L mission launch from?
The Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M rocket launched from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
What rocket was used for the Molniya-3 61L mission?
The Molniya-3 61L mission launched aboard a Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M Molniya-3 61L launch?
The Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M Molniya-3 61L launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M Molniya-3 61L launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Progress Rocket Space Center Molniya-M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Molniya-3 61L mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Progress Rocket Space Center live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
