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Molniya 8K78 for Luna-5

The individual Molniya 8K78 launch vehicle used for Luna-5 from Baikonur on 1965-05-09. The launch vehicle completed its launch successfully.

Identity

Aliases
Molniya 8K78 | Luna-5 [8K78/E6?]8K78 Luna-5GCAT 1965-0361965-036E-6 No. 10U 15000- 24/U10330
Name
Molniya 8K78 for Luna-5
Slug
molniya-8k78-1965-05-09-luna-5
Status
retired

Details

Description
The individual Molniya 8K78 launch vehicle used for Luna-5 from Baikonur on 1965-05-09. The launch vehicle completed its launch successfully.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 13:26:45 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 13:26:45 UTC

Other

First Flight Date
1965-05-09
Last Flight Date
1965-05-09
Serial Number
U 15000- 24/U10330
Vehicle Code
8K78 / U 15000- 24/U10330