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Molniya-M | Venera-9a
Soviet Space Program · Molniya-M 2BL · 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 648th launch · 16th this year · humanity's 1,331st orbital launch attempt
March 31, 1972Add to calendar
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Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Mar 31, 04:02 – Mar 31, 04:02 UTC
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Venera-9a
Venus lander
Robotic Exploration · Venus Orbit (Venus)
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