Molniya

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The Molniya, GRAU Index 8K78, was a modification of the well-known R-7 Semyorka rocket and had four stages. The rocket was given the name Molniya due to the large number of Molniya communication satellites the rockets launched.

Model Molniya Rocket in display. Photo taken in Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia  60° 16` 36.37Model Molniya Rocket in display. Photo taken in Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia 60° 16' 36.37" N 30° 34' 0.01" E