Molniya 8K78 | Zond 1

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Robotic Exploration mission Molniya 8K78 | Zond 1 delivered its payload into Venus flyby.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
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
Venus flyby
Molniya 8K78 | Zond 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-04-02T02:42:40.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Molniya 8K78 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Molniya 8K78 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Venus flyby, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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