launched fromRussia
Luna 24
Success
AUG 09197615:04:00 UTCFirst flight of Proton-K with Block D-1 upper stage.
LIFTOFF
AUG 09 197615:04:00 UTC
Success
launched fromPad 81/23Baikonur
aboardProton K/D-1 8K82K/11S824M288-02intoOther
Payload
Luna 24 (Luna E-8-5M #413)
Lunar sample return