Luna E-8 #201
The launch of Roscosmos Proton-K/D took place on Feb 19, 1969, launching the Luna E-8 #201 mission. The launch site was Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan. The payload should have been deployed in a HEO orbit.
Payload fairing broke up T+51 seconds. First stage exploded after flying debris ruptured the propellant tanks. Spacecraft was to have deployed a Lunokhod rover
Main info
Outcome:
Failed
Date and Time:
Feb 19, 1969 06:48 AM UTC (06:48 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan
Operator:
Roscosmos - Statistics
Vehicle:
Proton-K/D
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
HEO
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