Molniya 8K78 | Luna-6

Success Soviet Union, Molniya 8K78

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Mission

Lunar Exploration · LO

Ye-6 series probe designed to land on the Moon. Flew past the moon due to its main engine failing to cut-off during a mid-course correction.

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Before liftoff
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If the launch moves, your reminders move with it, and at the time of your first reminder we tell you the new date.