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LAUNCH MISSION

Soviet Space Program Molniya-M 2BL Molniya-1Yu 15L

Status

Success

DATE

16 DEC 1968

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Soviet Space Program

Launch Pad

1/5

Description

The Molniya-1Yu satellites were modified Molniya-1 satellites to test and calibrate the deep space tracking systems of the Soviet lunar program.

Molniya-M 2BL rocket used for the Molniya-1Yu 15L space launch

Molniya-M 2BL

Rocket Description