1966

1. 1966-11-06 launch

   Lunar Orbiter 2 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Lunar Orbiter 2

   • Space transportation

   The 1966 Lunar Orbiter 2 robotic spacecraft mission, part of the Lunar Orbiter Program, was designed primarily to photograph smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for the Surveyor and Apollo missions.