Molniya-M | Venera-4

Soviet Space Program flew Molniya-M | Venera-4 on a Molniya-M out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in Venus.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Molniya-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Venus
Molniya-M | Venera-4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-06-12T02:39:45.000Z
    Liftoff
    Molniya-M roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Venus.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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