Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-2 1

A Kosmos 65S3 rocket launched Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-2 1 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting LEO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-12-28T12:30:00.000Z
    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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