Molniya 8K78 | Mars 1c

The Robotic Exploration flight Molniya 8K78 | Mars 1c departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Molniya 8K78, bound for Mars flyby.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Molniya 8K78
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Mars flyby
Molniya 8K78 | Mars 1c cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-10-24T17:55:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Molniya 8K78 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Molniya 8K78 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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