Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 15

Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 15 rode a Kosmos-2I 63S1 into space from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, deploying its payload to 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 15 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-05-28T03:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Kosmos-2I 63S1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Kosmos-2I 63S1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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