Molniya 8K78 | Zond-3

Molniya 8K78 | Zond-3 rode a Molniya 8K78 into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, deploying its payload to Lunar flyby.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Molniya 8K78
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Lunar flyby
Molniya 8K78 | Zond-3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-07-18T14:32:05.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya 8K78 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Molniya 8K78 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Lunar flyby.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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