Molniya (Russian for lightning) may refer to: Molniya (Drone), a Russian military drone Molniya (satellite), a Soviet military communications satellite Molniya orbit Molniya (explosive trap), a KGB explosive device Molniya (rocket), a variation of the Soyuz launch vehicle OKB-4 Molniya, a design bureau responsible for the Molniya R-60 and Vympel R-73 air-to-air missiles NPO Molniya, a Soviet design bureau responsible for the Shuttle Buran programme Molnija, a watch and clockmaker Molniya, a version of Tarantul-class corvette