Molniya-M | Venera-8

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Robotic Exploration mission Molniya-M | Venera-8 delivered its payload into 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
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
Venus
Molniya-M | Venera-8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-03-27T04:15:01.000Z
    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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