Soviet Space ProgramLuna Ascent StageLuna 20 landing site, Terra Apollonius, Moon
Luna-20
Launched
February 22, 1972 · 22:58 UTC
Image: Bembmv
Summary
Luna-20 launched on a Soviet Space Program Luna Ascent Stage from Luna 20 landing site, Terra Apollonius, Moon on February 22, 1972 at 22:58 UTC. It was Soviet Space Program's 638th launch, 6th this year and humanity's 1,316th orbital launch attempt. It was the 2nd Luna Ascent Stage flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Earth Entry Trajectory (EET).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Vehicle
- Luna Ascent Stage · Soviet Space ProgramLuna
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Lunar Exploration · Earth Entry Trajectory (EET)for CCCP
- Milestone
- 2nd Luna Ascent Stage flight · 1st this yearSoviet Space Program's 638th launch6th this yearhumanity's 1,316th orbital launch attempt10th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
About this launch
Return flight of Luna 20 from the Moon.
Pad
Luna 20 landing site, Terra Apollonius, Moon
1st launch from Luna 20 landing site, 1st this year · 1st from Terra Apollonius, Moon
1 launches from this pad · 1 from Terra Apollonius, Moon
under an hour after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did Luna-20 launch?
Luna-20 launched on February 22, 1972 at 22:58 UTC.
Where can I watch Luna-20?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Luna-20?
Luna Ascent Stage, flown by Soviet Space Program. Luna Ascent Stage spec sheet
Where did Luna-20 launch from?
Luna 20 landing site, Terra Apollonius, Moon.
What orbit was Luna-20 going to?
Earth Entry Trajectory (EET), a lunar exploration mission.
Which program is Luna-20 part of?
Luna. About Luna