Molniya 8K78 | Venera 2a
Soviet Space Program · Molniya 8K78 · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 39th launch · 12th this year · humanity's 190th orbital launch attempt
August 25, 1962Add to calendar
Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Aug 25, 02:18 – Aug 25, 02:18 UTC
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Venera 2a
The payload for this mission was a 2MV probe designed to land on Venus.
Robotic Exploration · Heliocentric N/A (Helio-N/A)
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