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Molniya-2 No. 24L
Retired 1977Molniya-2 No. 24L (NORAD 8195, COSPAR 1975-081A) is a retired SU satellite, withdrawn from service around 16 Dec 1977, launched on 9 Sep 1975 on the Molniya-2 mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Molniya-2 programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB10 on the Molniya-2 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
1977
retired
51
years on orbit
1,650
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched9 Sep 1975 · on the Molniya-2 mission
Operational16 Dec 1977 · entered service
Retired16 Dec 1977 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID8195
COSPAR1975-081A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGUKOSR
Country / StateSU
ManufacturerOKB10
BusMolniya-2
Mass1,650 kg (1,620 kg dry)
ProgrammeMolniya-2
CategoryCOM
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude448 × 39,900 km
Inclination62.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Molniya-2 No. 24L?
Molniya-2 No. 24L was retired from service around 16 Dec 1977 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Molniya-2 No. 24L?
Molniya-2 No. 24L 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.