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Luna | Luna-24
Luna | Luna-24 launched on Thu, Aug 19, 1976, 05:25 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Aug 1976
NET Thu, Aug 19, 1976, 05:25 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
LunaVehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
Luna 24 landing sitePad
Mare Crisium, MoonLocation
LunaProgram
Lunar ExplorationMission type
Earth Entry TrajectoryOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Luna to Earth Entry Trajectory. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:30
SimulatedRepresentative Luna ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Luna-24
Return flight of Luna 24 from the Moon.
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Frequently asked
What time does Luna | Luna-24 launch?
Luna | Luna-24 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Aug 19, 1976, 05:25 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Luna | Luna-24?
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Who is launching Luna | Luna-24?
Luna | Luna-24 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Luna.
Where does Luna | Luna-24 launch from?
It lifts off from Luna 24 landing site, Mare Crisium, Moon.