SITEBaikonur →
ORBITHeliocentric
MISSION OVERVIEW
First spacecraft launched to Venus. Contact was lost during flight but it became the first human-made object to fly by Venus.
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 launch?
The Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 is scheduled for Sunday, February 12, 1961 at 12:34 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Partial.
What rocket is being used for Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1?
The Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 mission uses the Molniya 8K78 rocket.
Where is the Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Baikonur.
What orbit is Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 going to?
The Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 mission is targeting Heliocentric.
Who is launching Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1?
The Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 is operated by USSR.
Can I watch the Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:43 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 12, 1961 at 00:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by USSR
Mar 28, 2026 20:43 UTC
Status: Partial
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago