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April 20, 1964 8:08 am

Luna-5b

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Molniya 8K78

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Ye-6 series probe designed to land on the Moon. Failed to reach orbit.
Launch Overview
Window Open 08:08 UTC
Window Close 08:08 UTC
Lift Off Apr 20, 1964 · 08:08 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 1/5
Target Orbit Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Soviet Space Program
Payload Luna-5b
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. Failed to reach orbit.

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LEO Payload

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Soviet Space Program
1/5
Launch Overview
Window Open 08:08 UTC
Window Close 08:08 UTC
Lift Off Apr 20, 1964 · 08:08 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 1/5
Target Orbit Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Soviet Space Program
Payload Luna-5b
Rocket Molniya 8K78
Destination Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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