Phobos 2
Phobos 2 was the physical Soviet Mars-moon orbiter launched on 12 July 1988. It entered Mars orbit in January 1989, returned detailed observations of Phobos, and lost communications on 27 March before its planned close encounter and lander operations.
Identity
- Aliases
- Phobos 2 spacecraftFobos 2
- Name
- Phobos 2
- Status
- lost
Details
- Description
- Phobos 2 was the physical Soviet Mars-moon orbiter launched on 12 July 1988. It entered Mars orbit in January 1989, returned detailed observations of Phobos, and lost communications on 27 March before its planned close encounter and lander operations.
- First Flight Date
- 1988-07-12
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 6, 2026 at 20:42:13 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 6, 2026 at 20:42:13 UTC
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- Last Flight Date
- 1989-03-27