Molniya 1-89

Object Description

Type: Molniya 1-89
Int’l Designation: 1996-045A
Launched: 14 AUG 1996 @ 22:21
UTCSite: Plesetsk Cosmodrome
LC43/3Mission: Telecommunications

 

Reentry Prediction

Predicted Reentry Time: 07 APR 2012 05:51 UTC ± 2 hours
Prediction Epoch: 06 APR 2012 19:58:48.300 UTC
Prediction Ground Track:

 

Molniya 1-89

Legend

Yellow Icon – location of object at predicted reentry time
Orange Line – area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer
Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
White Line – day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon)
Pink Icon – vicinity of eyewitness sighting
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.

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.