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Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a
Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a launched on Thu, Oct 16, 1975, 04:04 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch FailureSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Oct 1975
NET Thu, Oct 16, 1975, 04:04 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-K/D-1Vehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
81/23 (81L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
LunaProgram
Lunar ExplorationMission type
Lunar ImpactorOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-K/D-1 to Lunar Impactor. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:50
SimulatedRepresentative Proton-K/D-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Luna-24a
Lunar lander and sample return probe. Lost due to a launch vehicle failure.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a launch?
Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a is scheduled to lift off Thu, Oct 16, 1975, 04:04 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a?
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Who is launching Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a?
Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Proton-K/D-1.
Where does Proton-K/D-1 | Luna-24a launch from?
It lifts off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.