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Vostok-L 8K72 | Luna-4b
Soviet Space Program · Vostok-L 8K72 · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 13th launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 64th orbital launch attempt
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Apr 16, 16:07 – Apr 16, 16:07 UTC
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Luna-4b
Luna 1960B was the third Soviet attempt to photograph the far side of the Moon, the first being the highly successful Luna 3 mission and the second being the unsuccessful Luna 1960A. Luna 1960B was launched on April 16, 1960. It 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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