launched fromRussia

Mars-2M #522

Name: Mars-2M #522
Start: 1969-04-02T10:33:00Z
Location: Baikonur

Failure

APR 02196910:33:00 UTC

Missing drain plug caused a first stage engine failure and thrust section fire at liftoff. Booster impacted the ground 40 seconds after launch.

LIFTOFF

APR 02 1969

10:33:00 UTC

Failure

launched fromPad 81/24Baikonur

aboardProton K/D 8K82K/11S824233-01intoHeliocentric

Payload

Mars orbiter