SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Molniya-M | Venera-8
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Mar 27, 1972 at 04:15 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Venus lander
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Venera-8
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Venus Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 159b6743-ed6c-415a-bb5c-b42e947b33e9
Reported date: Mar 27, 1972 at 04:15 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Molniya-M →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
2BL
FLIGHTS
272
SUCCESSES
259
SUCCESS RATE
95.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Molniya-M | Venera-8 launch?
The Molniya-M | Venera-8 is scheduled for Monday, March 27, 1972 at 4:15 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Venera-8?
The Molniya-M | Venera-8 mission uses the Molniya-M rocket, manufactured by Russian Space Forces. The Molniya-M has flown 272 times with a 95.2% success rate.
Where is the Molniya-M | Venera-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Venera-8 going to?
The Venera-8 mission is targeting Venus Orbit.
Who is launching Venera-8?
The Molniya-M | Venera-8 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Venera-8 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 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 27, 1972 at 04:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 159b6743-ed6c-415a-bb5c-b42e947b33e9
●Open-Meteo Weather6 days ago
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Mission Profile
Venera-8 was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 27, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Venus Orbit. The launch was a success.