Luna-3
Luna-3 launched on 4 October 1959, 00:43 UTC on a Vostok-L 8K72 from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: E-2A. COSPAR launch designator: 1959-008.
| Name | Luna-3 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 4 October 1959, 00:43 UTC |
| Vehicle | Vostok-L 8K72 |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | MVS |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | E-2A |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1959-008 |
Questions
- When did Luna-3 launch?
- Luna-3 launched on 4 October 1959, 00:43 UTC.
- What rocket launched Luna-3?
- Luna-3 launched on a Vostok-L 8K72.
- Where did Luna-3 launch from?
- Luna-3 launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Luna-3?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.