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N1 5L

N1 5L was the second N1 flight article. It launched from Baikonur on 3 July 1969 with the Zond L1S-2 test payload, but a first-stage engine turbopump explosion and fire led to loss of thrust; the vehicle fell back near the pad and was destroyed.

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N1 No. 5L11A52 No. 5LSecond N1 flight vehicleН1 № 5Л
Name
N1 5L
Status
destroyed

Details

Description
N1 5L was the second N1 flight article. It launched from Baikonur on 3 July 1969 with the Zond L1S-2 test payload, but a first-stage engine turbopump explosion and fire led to loss of thrust; the vehicle fell back near the pad and was destroyed.
First Flight Date
1969-07-03
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:43:06 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 12:04:30 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1969-07-03
Serial Number
5L
Vehicle Code
5L