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Progress Rocket Space Center • Molniya 8K78M-PVB • 43/3 (43L) (NA)
Progress Rocket Space Center • Molniya 8K78M-PVB • 43/3 (43L)
Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit
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Molniya communication satellites operating from a highly elliptical orbit
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. Version of Molniya 8k78M with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the avionics compartment.
Progress Rocket Space Centre, formerly known as TsSKB-Progress, is a space science and aerospace research company which is known for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. Most notably, Progress Rocket Space Centre is the manufacturer of Soyuz launch vehicles.
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