Launch data:l:
| Designation | 04501 / 70065A |
| Launch date | 22 Aug 1970 |
| Launch site | Baikonur |
| Launch vehicle | Molniya-M/Blok-MVL (8K78M) |
| Mission | Venus capsule |
| Satellite type | 4V-1 (#2) |
Unsuccessful Venus attempt; failed to leave Earth orbit.
Specifications:
| Prime contractor |
Lavochkin |
| Operator | |
| Platform |
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| Mass at launch |
1180 kg |
| Dimension |
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| Basic shape |
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| Stabilization |
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| Decay |
06 Nov 1970 |
Mission details:
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The escape stage Block L's engine 11D33 was late igniting and cut off early at 25 seconds after firing due to abnormal operation of the sequencer and a DC transformer failure.
Ref.: #1, #8 - #11(1998) - update: 23/05/01