Luna Ye-3 No. 1
This Soviet Ye-3 mission sought more detailed photographs of the Moon’s far side following Luna 3. It failed to reach the velocity needed for its intended lunar trajectory and returned to Earth.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Unnamed Luna (1960-04-15)Ye-3 No. 1
- Name
- Luna Ye-3 No. 1
- Status
- failed
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- Description
- This Soviet Ye-3 mission sought more detailed photographs of the Moon’s far side following Luna 3. It failed to reach the velocity needed for its intended lunar trajectory and returned to Earth.
- Destination
- Moon
- Outcome
- Launch failure; the lunar science objective was not achieved.
- Programs
- Start Date
- 1960-04-15
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- Creation Time
- October 17, 2026 at 14:00:41 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 17, 2026 at 14:00:41 UTC
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