🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD
Molniya-1S No. 38L
Retired 1975Molniya-1S No. 38L (NORAD 7392, COSPAR 1974-060A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1975, launched on 29 Jul 1974 on the Molniya-1 11F658 No. 38 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Molniya-1M programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Molniya-1 bus, with a mass of 1,650 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1974
launched
1975
retired
52
years on orbit
1,650
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched29 Jul 1974 · on the Molniya-1 11F658 No. 38 mission
Operational1 Jan 1975 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1975 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7392
COSPAR1974-060A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOSR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusMolniya-1
Mass1,650 kg (1,620 kg dry)
ProgrammeMolniya-1M
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,751 × 35,814 km
Inclination2.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Molniya-1S No. 38L?
Molniya-1S No. 38L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1975 after launching in 1974. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Molniya-1S No. 38L?
Molniya-1S No. 38L was operated by GUKOSR and built by OKB10 (SU).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.