launched fromRussia

Luna 21

Success

JAN 08197306:55:00 UTC

Deployed Lunokhod 2 rover.

Deployed Lunokhod 2 rover.

LIFTOFF

JAN 08 1973

06:55:00 UTC

Success

launched fromPad 81/23Baikonur

aboardProton K/D 8K82K/11S824259-01intoOther

Payload

Luna 21 (Luna E-8 #204)

Lunar lander