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Luna-24a

Failure Soviet Union, Proton-K/D-1

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Lunar lander and sample return probe. Lost due to a launch vehicle failure.

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Launch window and padBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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Rocket and boosterProton-K/D-1
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Proton-K/D-1

Proton-K/D-1: specs, record and next flights → Soviet Union: all its launches →

MissionLunar Exploration · Lunar Impactor

Lunar Exploration · Lunar Impactor

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