Molniya 8K78 | Mars 1
Soviet Space Program · Molniya 8K78 · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 47th launch · 20th this year · humanity's 212th orbital launch attempt
November 1, 1962Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Nov 1, 16:14 – Nov 1, 16:14 UTC
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Mars 1
Modified Venera-type spacecraft designed to flyby Mars at a distance of about 11,000 km. Its closest approach with the planet was at a distance of approximately 193,000 km, probably due to a failure of its orientation system.
Robotic Exploration · Mars flyby (Mars flyby)
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