Vostok-L 8K72

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June 18, 1959 8:08 am

Luna-2a

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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June 18, 1959 8:08 am

Last Updated:

2026-07-14 00:16:12

Luna E-1 number 5 was a Soviet spacecraft intended to impact the moon but was lost in a launch failure.

Launch Overview

Window Open 08:08 UTC

Window Close 08:08 UTC

Lift Off Jun 18, 1959 · 08:08 UTC

Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch Pad 1/5

Target Orbit Lunar Impactor

Payload Overview

Customer Soviet Space Program

Payload Luna-2a

Rocket Vostok-L 8K72

Destination Lunar Impactor

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

Luna E-1 number 5 was a Soviet spacecraft intended to impact the moon but was lost in a launch failure.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Soviet Space Program

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