# Luna E-8 No.201

> USSR-era Soviet spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q1155368](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1155368)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_E-8_No.201)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/luna-e-8-no-201

## Summary
Luna E-8 No.201 was a USSR-era Soviet spacecraft classified as a lunar probe. It was launched on February 19, 1969, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24 using a Proton-K carrier rocket.

## Key Facts
*   Luna E-8 No.201 was launched on February 19, 1969.
*   Its launch vehicle was the Proton-K carrier rocket.
*   The launch originated from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24.
*   It is classified as a lunar probe, designed to explore the Moon.
*   It was a USSR-era Soviet spacecraft.
*   The entity has a freebase_id of /m/026d6sr.
*   It has 10 sitelinks across various languages on Wikipedia.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Luna E-8 No.201?
A: Luna E-8 No.201 was a Soviet spacecraft from the USSR era. It was specifically a lunar probe, intended for exploring the Moon.

### Q: When was Luna E-8 No.201 launched?
A: Luna E-8 No.201 was launched on February 19, 1969. This event is recorded as a significant rocket launch.

### Q: What type of spacecraft was Luna E-8 No.201?
A: Luna E-8 No.201 was a lunar probe. This classification indicates its purpose was to explore the Moon.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for Luna E-8 No.201?
A: The launch vehicle used for Luna E-8 No.201 was the Proton-K carrier rocket. This rocket is a Russian, previously Soviet, class of carrier rocket.

### Q: Where was Luna E-8 No.201 launched from?
A: Luna E-8 No.201 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24. This location served as the start point for its mission.

## Why It Matters
Luna E-8 No.201 represents an instance of the Soviet Union's efforts in lunar exploration during the space race era. As a USSR-era Soviet spacecraft classified as a lunar probe, its launch on February 19, 1969, using a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24, signifies a specific attempt in the broader program to investigate the Moon. Its existence as a documented entity contributes to the historical record of spaceflight and the development of space technology by the Soviet Union.

## Notable For
*   Being a USSR-era Soviet spacecraft.
*   Its classification as a lunar probe.
*   Its launch on February 19, 1969.
*   Utilizing the Proton-K carrier rocket for its launch.

## Body

### Overview
Luna E-8 No.201 was a Soviet spacecraft from the USSR era. It is categorized as a lunar probe, indicating its intended purpose was to explore the Moon.

### Launch Details
*   **Launch Date**: 1969-02-19
*   **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K
*   **Start Point**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
*   **Significant Event**: Rocket launch, occurring on 1969-02-19 at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24.

### Classification and Related Entities
*   **Instance Of**: Luna E-8 No.201 is an instance of a lunar probe.
    *   A lunar probe is a space probe designed to explore the Moon.
*   **Launch Vehicle**: The Proton-K was the carrier rocket used for its launch.
    *   Proton-K is a class of Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket.

### Identifiers and References
*   **Freebase ID**: /m/026d6sr (referenced 2013-10-28)
*   **Wikipedia Title**: Luna E-8 No.201
*   **Wikipedia Languages**: bg, bn, en, hu, it, lv, nl, pl, pt, sv
*   **Sitelink Count**: 10
*   **References for structured properties**: Q6272367 (for launch date, start point, launch vehicle, significant event)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013