Soviet Space ProgramLuna Ascent StageLuna 24 landing site, Mare Crisium, Moon
Luna-24
Launched
August 19, 1976 · 05:25 UTC
Image: Bembmv
Summary
Luna-24 launched on a Soviet Space Program Luna Ascent Stage from Luna 24 landing site, Mare Crisium, Moon on August 19, 1976 at 05:25 UTC. It was Soviet Space Program's 1,041st launch, 62nd this year and humanity's 1,868th orbital launch attempt. It was the 3rd 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
- 3rd Luna Ascent Stage flight · 1st this yearSoviet Space Program's 1,041st launch62nd this yearhumanity's 1,868th orbital launch attempt85th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
About this launch
Return flight of Luna 24 from the Moon.
Pad
Luna 24 landing site, Mare Crisium, Moon
1st launch from Luna 24 landing site, 1st this year · 1st from Mare Crisium, Moon
1 launches from this pad · 1 from Mare Crisium, Moon
under an hour after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did Luna-24 launch?
Luna-24 launched on August 19, 1976 at 05:25 UTC.
Where can I watch Luna-24?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Luna-24?
Luna Ascent Stage, flown by Soviet Space Program. Luna Ascent Stage spec sheet
Where did Luna-24 launch from?
Luna 24 landing site, Mare Crisium, Moon.
What orbit was Luna-24 going to?
Earth Entry Trajectory (EET), a lunar exploration mission.
Which program is Luna-24 part of?
Luna. About Luna