R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24

Soviet Space Program flew R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 on a R-36O 8K69M 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
Rocket
R-36O 8K69M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
191/66
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1971-08-08T23:45:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — R-36O 8K69M is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — R-36O 8K69M 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 LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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