Molniya-M | Luna-9

Soviet Space Program flew Molniya-M | Luna-9 on a Molniya-M out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Molniya-M | Luna-9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-01-31T11:41:37.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Molniya-M passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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