Beyond Earth orbit launches in 1961
Launches:
| Date | Site | Rocket | Payload | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-02-04 | Baikonur | Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1VA #1 (Sputnik 7) | pfailure |
| 1961-02-12 | Baikonur | Molniya 8K78 | Venera 1 (Venera 1VA #2, Sputnik 8) | success |
| 1961-08-23 | Cape Canaveral | Atlas-Agena Atlas LV-3A / Agena B | Ranger 1 | pfailure |
| 1961-11-18 | Cape Canaveral | Atlas-Agena Atlas LV-3A / Agena B | Ranger 2 | pfailure |