February 17, 1965 5:05 pm
Ranger 8
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Atlas Agena B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Lunar impactor which successfully reached the surface after transmitting 7,137 photographs.
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:05 UTC
Window Close
17:05 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 17, 1965 · 17:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 12
Target Orbit
Lunar Impactor
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Ranger 8
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Destination
Lunar Impactor
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Lunar impactor which successfully reached the surface after transmitting 7,137 photographs.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Launch Complex 12
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:05 UTC
Window Close
17:05 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 17, 1965 · 17:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 12
Target Orbit
Lunar Impactor
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Ranger 8
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Destination
Lunar Impactor
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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