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October 16, 1975 4:04 am

Luna-24a

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Proton-K/D-1

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Lunar lander and sample return probe. Lost due to a launch vehicle failure.
Launch Overview
Window Open 04:04 UTC
Window Close 04:04 UTC
Lift Off Oct 16, 1975 · 04:04 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 81/23 (81L)
Target Orbit Lunar Impactor
Payload Overview
Customer Soviet Space Program
Payload Luna-24a
Rocket Proton-K/D-1
Destination Lunar Impactor
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

Lunar lander and sample return probe. Lost due to a launch vehicle failure.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Soviet Space Program
81/23 (81L)
Launch Overview
Window Open 04:04 UTC
Window Close 04:04 UTC
Lift Off Oct 16, 1975 · 04:04 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 81/23 (81L)
Target Orbit Lunar Impactor
Payload Overview
Customer Soviet Space Program
Payload Luna-24a
Rocket Proton-K/D-1
Destination Lunar Impactor
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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