Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MT 3

Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MT 3 rode a Kosmos-2I 63S1 into space from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Kosmos-2I 63S1
Launch site
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Launch pad
86/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MT 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-12-09T23:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos-2I 63S1 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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