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February 14, 1972 3:27 am

Luna-20

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Proton

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Lunar lander and sample return probe
Launch Overview
Window Open 03:27 UTC
Window Close 03:27 UTC
Lift Off Feb 14, 1972 · 03:27 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 81/24 (81P)
Target Orbit Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Soviet Space Program
Payload Luna-20
Rocket Proton
Destination Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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Lunar lander and sample return probe

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Soviet Space Program
81/24 (81P)
Launch Overview
Window Open 03:27 UTC
Window Close 03:27 UTC
Lift Off Feb 14, 1972 · 03:27 UTC
Launch Facility Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 81/24 (81P)
Target Orbit Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Soviet Space Program
Payload Luna-20
Rocket Proton
Destination Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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