Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U1-A

Soviet Space Program flew Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U1-A on a Kosmos 11K63 out of Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Kosmos 11K63
Launch site
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Launch pad
86/4
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U1-A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-04-18T22:29:53.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos 11K63 roars off the pad at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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