Molniya-M/Block VL | Cosmos 167

Launch Time
Sat Jun 17, 1967 02:36 UTC

The Block VL stage failed to insert payload into the proper orbit

Molniya-M/Block VL

RVSN USSR

Status: Retired

Liftoff Thrust: 4,391 kN

Payload to LEO: 6,200 kg

Payload to GTO: 2,400 kg

Stages: 4

Strap-ons: 4

Rocket Height: 42.8 m

Fairing Diameter: 2.58 m

Fairing Height: 8.28 m

Details

Cosmos 167 was a probe supposed to go through the atmosphere of Venus. Due to a launcher error, the probe remained in low Earth orbit.

Payloads: 1

Total Mass: 1,106.0 kg

Heliocentric Orbit

68th orbital launch attempt

10th mission

3rd mission of 1967

1st failed mission