Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 2

The Earth Science flight Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 2 departed Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation atop a Kosmos 11K63, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Kosmos 11K63
Launch site
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Launch pad
86/4
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1971-12-02T08:25:14.000Z
    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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