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Vostok-L 8K72 | Luna-4a
Soviet Space Program · Vostok-L 8K72 · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 12th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 62nd orbital launch attempt
April 15, 1960Add to calendar
Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Apr 15, 15:06 – Apr 15, 15:06 UTC
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Luna-4a
Luna 1960A was the second Soviet attempt to photograph the far side of the Moon. The first being the highly successful Luna 3 mission. Luna 1960A was designed to replicate the Luna 3 mission, but with higher resolution cameras and a closer approach to the Moon.
Lunar Exploration · Lunar flyby (Lunar flyby)
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