Vostok-L 8K72

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September 23, 1958 7:40 am

Luna-1a

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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September 23, 1958 7:40 am

Last Updated:

2026-07-14 00:20:28

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

Launch Overview

Window Open 07:40 UTC

Window Close 07:40 UTC

Lift Off Sep 23, 1958 · 07:40 UTC

Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch Pad 1/5

Target Orbit Lunar Impactor

Payload Overview

Customer Soviet Space Program

Payload Luna-1a

Rocket Vostok-L 8K72

Destination Lunar Impactor

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

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

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

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Soviet Space Program

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