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Molniya-M 8K78M Kh15000-061 (Kosmos-359)

The individual Molniya-M 8K78M launch vehicle used for Kosmos 359, the companion Venus-lander mission to Venera 7, from Baikonur on 22 August 1970. The rocket reached Earth orbit, but a Blok L sequencing and power-supply failure prevented departure for Venus.

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Kosmos 359 launch vehicleKosmos-359 Molniya-M8K78M for 3V No. 631Kh15000-061Molniya-M Kh15000-0618K78M Kh15000-061GCAT 1970-065
Name
Molniya-M 8K78M Kh15000-061 (Kosmos-359)
Status
destroyed

Details

Description
The individual Molniya-M 8K78M launch vehicle used for Kosmos 359, the companion Venus-lander mission to Venera 7, from Baikonur on 22 August 1970. The rocket reached Earth orbit, but a Blok L sequencing and power-supply failure prevented departure for Venus.
First Flight Date
1970-08-22
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 13:52:43 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 04:11:39 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1970-08-22
Search Name
Molniya-M 8K78M Kh15000-061 (Kosmos-359) Kosmos 359 launch vehicle Kosmos-359 Molniya-M 8K78M for 3V No. 631 Kh15000-061 Molniya-M Kh15000-061 8K78M Kh15000-061 GCAT 1970-065
Serial Number
Kh15000-061
Vehicle Code
Kh15000-061