Luna | Luna-20

Luna | Luna-20 rode a Luna into space from Terra Apollonius, Moon, deploying its payload to EET.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Luna
Launch site
Terra Apollonius, Moon
Launch pad
Luna 20 landing site
Payload
—
Target orbit
EET
Luna | Luna-20 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-02-22T22:58:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Luna roars off the pad at Terra Apollonius, Moon.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in EET.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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