launched from Russia

Venera 1964A

Failure
FEB 19196405:37:00 UTC

Maiden flight of Molniya-M 8K78M.

LOX leak in a fuel duct led to an explosion at Blok I ignition.

launched from Pad 1/5 Baikonur

aboard Molniya M T15000-26

Payload

Venera 1964A