Status
Launch Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Description
Luna 1960A was the second Soviet attempt to photograph the far side of the Moon. The first being the highly successful Luna 3 mission. Luna 1960A was designed to replicate the Luna 3 mission, but with higher resolution cameras and a closer approach to the Moon.
Details
Type
Lunar Exploration
Orbit
Lunar flyby (Lunar flyby)
Location
Unknown
Date
Fri, Apr 15, 1960, 15:06
Weather
Pro