Venera-2
Venera-2 launched on 12 November 1965, 04:46 UTC on a Molniya 8K78 from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: 3MV-4 No. 4. COSPAR launch designator: 1965-091.
| Name | Venera-2 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 12 November 1965, 04:46 UTC |
| Vehicle | Molniya 8K78 |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | RVSN |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | 3MV-4 No. 4 |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1965-091 |
Questions
- When did Venera-2 launch?
- Venera-2 launched on 12 November 1965, 04:46 UTC.
- What rocket launched Venera-2?
- Venera-2 launched on a Molniya 8K78.
- Where did Venera-2 launch from?
- Venera-2 launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Venera-2?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.