Proton | Luna-19

Soviet Space Program flew Proton | Luna-19 on a Proton 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
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Proton | Luna-19 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1971-09-28T10:00:22.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Proton is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Proton endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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