1996-064 Success
Proton-K/D-2 | Mars-96
Nov 16, 1996, 08:48 PM UTC
Launch Overview
Vehicle
Proton-K/D-2
Agency
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Site / Pad
GIK-5 / LC200/39
Outcome
Success
Flight
392-02
COSPAR Designator
1996-064
Mission
Mars-96 (Robotic Exploration)
The Mars 96 spacecraft was launched into Earth orbit, but failed to achieve insertion into Mars cruise trajectory and re-entered the Earth's atmosphere at about 00:45 to 01:30 UT on 17 November 1996 and crashed within a presumed 320 km by 80 km area which includes parts of the Pacific Ocean, Chile, and Bolivia. The cause of the crash is not known.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Proton-K/D-2
Provider
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Agency launches
42 (8 YTD)
Site launches
1082 (14 YTD)
Pad launches
77 (5 YTD)
Payloads (5)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-064 | M1 No. 520 (Mars-96) | IKI/BABTS | RU | |
| 1996-064 | MAS No. 520/1 | IKI/BABTS | RU | |
| 1996-064 | MAS No. 520/2 | IKI/BABTS | RU | |
| 1996-064 | PN No. 520/4 | IKI/BABTS | RU | |
| 1996-064 | PN No. 520/5 | IKI/BABTS | RU |