Object Description:

Type: Molniya 3 Satellite
Int'l Designation: 1996 060A
Launched: 24 OCT 1996 @ 11:37 UTC
Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43
Mission: Molniya 3-48

Reentry Prediction:

Predicted Reentry Time: 18 OCT 2007 @ 03:51 UTC ± 30 minutes
Prediction Epoch: 18 OCT 2007 @ 03:12:53.640 UTC
Prediction Ground Track:


Ground track plotted at 5-minute intervals
Blue Line - ground track uncertainty prior to predicted time
Yellow Line - ground track uncertainty after predicted time
Orange Line - Earth horizon as seen from the reentering body
White Line - day/night terminator (Sun location as indicated)


NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.



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