Molniya-M | Venera-9a

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

Launch time
Status
FAILED
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-9a cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-03-31T04:02:33.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Molniya-M is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Molniya-M endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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