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The Molniya-1Yu satellites were modified Molniya-1 satellites to test and calibrate the deep space tracking systems of the Soviet lunar program.
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Launch window and padBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Site
- Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Rocket and boosterMolniya-M 2BL
- Vehicle
- Molniya-M 2BL
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MissionTest Target · Elliptical
Test Target · Elliptical
What it put in orbit4 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 260 1968-115A | Payload | re-entered 1973-07-09 | |
| SL-6 PLAT 1968-115B | Debris | re-entered 1969-02-06 | |
| SL-6 R/B(1) 1968-115C | Rocket body | re-entered 1969-01-18 | |
| SL-6 R/B(2) 1968-115D | Rocket body | re-entered 1973-09-21 |
COSPAR ID 1968-115. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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