launched from Russia

Soyuz 7K-L1 #5L

Failure
NOV 22196719:07:00 UTC

First launch from Site 81/24. Second stage engine failure due to improper start sequence. Automatic shutdown commanded at T+125 seconds. The LES pulled the L1 descent module to safety.

launched from Pad 81/24 Baikonur

aboard Proton K/D 8K82K/11S824 230-01 into Lunar free-return

Payload

Soyuz 7K-L1 #5L

Spacecraft test

last updated Jun 19, 2026