Molniya 8K78M-PVB
R-7 family
· built by Progress Rocket Space Center
· maiden flight 1990-04-28
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-18
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. Version of Molniya 8k78M with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the avionics compartment.
Specifications
3Stages
Payload Capacity
No payload capacity figures published for this configuration.
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
8Total launches
8Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
8In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Jul 25, 1990 18:13 UTCEarliest tracked
Dec 02, 1992 01:57 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 56L | Dec 02, 1992 01:57 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 71 | Nov 25, 1992 12:18 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 70 | Oct 21, 1992 10:21 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | Molniya-3 50L | Oct 14, 1992 19:58 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 69 | Jul 08, 1992 09:53 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 67 | Nov 20, 1990 02:33 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 66 | Aug 28, 1990 07:49 UTC | Success |
| Molniya 8K78M-PVB | US-K 65 | Jul 25, 1990 18:13 UTC | Success |