Venera
Venera launched on 12 February 1961, 00:34 UTC on a Molniya 8K78 from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: 1VA No. 2. COSPAR launch designator: 1961-003.
| Name | Venera |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 12 February 1961, 00:34 UTC |
| Vehicle | Molniya 8K78 |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | RVSN |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | 1VA No. 2 |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1961-003 |
Questions
- When did Venera launch?
- Venera launched on 12 February 1961, 00:34 UTC.
- What rocket launched Venera?
- Venera launched on a Molniya 8K78.
- Where did Venera launch from?
- Venera launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Venera?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.