About this launch
Lunar probe designed to perform a sanft landing on the Moon surface
More about this launch
Launch window and padBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Site
- Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Rocket and boosterMolniya-M 2BL
- Vehicle
- Molniya-M 2BL
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MissionLunar Exploration · Lunar Impactor
Lunar Exploration · Lunar Impactor
What it put in orbit3 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUNA 13 1966-116A | Payload | re-entered 1966-12-24 | |
| SL-6 PLAT 1966-116C | Debris | re-entered 1966-12-23 | |
| SL-6 R/B 1966-116B | Rocket body | re-entered 1966-12-22 |
COSPAR ID 1966-116. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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