Molniya-M

TLP Network Inc.

January 31, 1966 11:41 am

Luna-9

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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January 31, 1966 11:41 am

Last Updated:

2026-07-13 19:40:00

First Ye-6 series probe to successfully land on the Moon.

Launch Overview

Window Open 11:41 UTC

Window Close 11:41 UTC

Lift Off Jan 31, 1966 · 11:41 UTC

Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch Pad 31/6

Target Orbit Lunar Orbit

Payload Overview

Customer Soviet Space Program

Payload Luna-9

Rocket Molniya-M

Destination Lunar Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

First Ye-6 series probe to successfully land on the Moon.

Height

LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Soviet Space Program

31/6