Luna-9
Luna-9 launched on 31 January 1966, 11:41 UTC on a Molniya 8K78M from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: E-6M No. 202 (13). COSPAR launch designator: 1966-006.
| Name | Luna-9 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 31 January 1966, 11:41 UTC |
| Vehicle | Molniya 8K78M |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | RVSN |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | E-6M No. 202 (13) |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1966-006 |
Questions
- When did Luna-9 launch?
- Luna-9 launched on 31 January 1966, 11:41 UTC.
- What rocket launched Luna-9?
- Luna-9 launched on a Molniya 8K78M.
- Where did Luna-9 launch from?
- Luna-9 launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Luna-9?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.