Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 20 to 24

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Government/Top Secret mission Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 20 to 24 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Kosmos 65S3
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
41/15
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-09-03T14:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos 65S3 roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  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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