A Russian mars flyby probe intended to photograph Mars. The third stage failed to ignite. October 14, 1960 at 13:51 UTC · Launch Failure Molniya 8K78 — Soviet Space Program, to Mars flyby 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan The world's 82nd orbital launch attempt, and 28th of 1960. Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image via The Space Devs.