Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500

Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 rode a Kosmos 11K63 into space from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, deploying its payload to 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 3 & Kopernik-500 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-04-19T10:19:58.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos 11K63 lifts off from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Kosmos 11K63 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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