Molniya 8K78

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January 4, 1963 8:49 am

Luna-4c

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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January 4, 1963 8:49 am

Last Updated:

2026-07-13 22:21:27

Ye-6 series probe designed to land on the Moon. Lost in LEO due to a launcher upper stage failure.

Launch Overview

Window Open 08:49 UTC

Window Close 08:49 UTC

Lift Off Jan 4, 1963 · 08:49 UTC

Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch Pad 1/5

Target Orbit Lunar Orbit

Payload Overview

Customer Soviet Space Program

Payload Luna-4c

Rocket Molniya 8K78

Destination Lunar Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

Ye-6 series probe designed to land on the Moon. Lost in LEO due to a launcher upper stage failure.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Soviet Space Program

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