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Molniya-1 No. 35L
Retired 1978Molniya-1 No. 35L (NORAD 7780, COSPAR 1975-036A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 1978, launched on 29 Apr 1975 on the Molniya-1 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Molniya-1 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.
1975
launched
1978
retired
51
years on orbit
1,650
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched29 Apr 1975 · on the Molniya-1 mission
Operational1 Jan 1978 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1978 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7780
COSPAR1975-036A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOSR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusMolniya-1
Mass1,650 kg (1,620 kg dry)
ProgrammeMolniya-1
CategoryCOM
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude446 × 39,906 km
Inclination62.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Molniya-1 No. 35L?
Molniya-1 No. 35L was retired from service around 1 Jan 1978 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Molniya-1 No. 35L?
Molniya-1 No. 35L 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.