Molniya 8K78 | Venera 2b
Soviet Space Program · Molniya 8K78 · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 40th launch · 13th this year · humanity's 193rd orbital launch attempt
September 1, 1962Add to calendar
Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Sep 1, 02:12 – Sep 1, 02:12 UTC
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Venera 2b
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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