Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 13

Soviet Space Program flew Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 13 on a Kosmos-2I 63S1 out of Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, placing its payload in Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Kosmos-2I 63S1
Launch site
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Launch pad
Mayak-2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 13 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-04-24T04:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos-2I 63S1 lifts off from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Kosmos-2I 63S1 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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