R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 21

Soviet Space Program flew R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 21 on a R-36O 8K69 out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Launch pad
191/66
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 21 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-09-15T16:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    R-36O 8K69 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    R-36O 8K69 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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