Molniya 8K78 | Molniya-1Yu 11L

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

Mission Details

  • Launch date: August 31, 1967 at 08:00 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Molniya 8K78
  • Operator: Soviet Space Program
  • Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Mission type: Test Target