SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Molniya-M | Ye-6LS 111
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May 16, 1967 at 21:43 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Luna Ye-6LS was series of lunar orbiters built to test tracking and communications networks for the Soviet crewed lunar program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Molniya-MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Ye-6LS 111
MISSION TYPE
Lunar Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 19dd0d52-9925-49b8-841d-01ba81b3f0c0
Reported date: May 16, 1967 at 21:43 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 | Ye-6LS 111 launch?
The Molniya-M | Ye-6LS 111 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 1967 at 9:43 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Ye-6LS 111?
The Molniya-M | Ye-6LS 111 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 | Ye-6LS 111 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ye-6LS 111 going to?
The Ye-6LS 111 mission is targeting Lunar Orbit.
Who is launching Ye-6LS 111?
The Molniya-M | Ye-6LS 111 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Molniya-M | Ye-6LS 111 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 20:52 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: May 16, 1967 at 21:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 19dd0d52-9925-49b8-841d-01ba81b3f0c0
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Ye-6LS 111 was a Molniya-M 2BL mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 16, 1967. The flight carried its payload on a lunar exploration mission to Lunar Orbit. The launch was a success.