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Molniya 8K78 for Mars-1

The individual Molniya 8K78 launch vehicle used for Mars-1 from Baikonur on 1962-11-01. The launch vehicle completed its launch successfully.

Identity

Aliases
Molniya 8K78 | Mars-18K78 Mars-1GCAT 1962 B NU1962 B NU2MV-4 No. 2T103-16
Name
Molniya 8K78 for Mars-1
Slug
molniya-8k78-1962-11-01-mars-1
Status
retired

Details

Description
The individual Molniya 8K78 launch vehicle used for Mars-1 from Baikonur on 1962-11-01. The launch vehicle completed its launch successfully.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 13:18:15 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 13:18:15 UTC

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First Flight Date
1962-11-01
Last Flight Date
1962-11-01
Vehicle Code
8K78