1974-084A
The next sample return mission was designated E-8-5M No. 410. After launch on 1974 Oct 28, it was announced as Luna-23. Luna-23 landed on Nov 6 but at too high a velocity, and the craft depressurized and settled at an initial angle of 15 degrees, although a 2012 LRO image suggests the vehicle toppled over.
| Luna-23 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 Oct 28 | 1430:32 | Launch by Proton-K | KB |
| 1440:20? | St 3 sep | ||
| 1444? | Blok D burn | ||
| 1446? | MECO-1 | 182 x 246 x 51.5 | |
| 1545? | MES-2 | ||
| 1548 | Asc node | ||
| 1551? | MECO-2 (TLI) | ||
| 1551? | Blok D sep | ||
| 1974 Oct 31 | TCM | ||
| 1974 Nov 2 | 2150 | Lunar orbit insertion | 117.7 95 x 103 x 137.7 |
| 1974 Nov 4 | TCM | 113.9 17 x 100 x 137.4 | |
| 1974 Nov 5 | TCM | 114.1 17 x 104 x 137.5 | |
| 1974 Nov 6 | SO sep | ||
| 1974 Nov 6 | 0531? | Retro | |
| 0537 | Landed | ||
| 1974 Nov 9 | end of transmissions | ||
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