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Luna-8

retired

Луна-8

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1965-099ALaunched 12/3/1965

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Luna-8 [8K78/E6?]
Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78
Launch Date: 12/3/1965
Last Contact: 12/6/1965

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 203 km
Inclination: 51.87 deg
Dry Mass: 350 kg
Total Mass: 1,552 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: PLAN
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: RSC Energia
Manufacturer: RSC Energia

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1965-099A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.118