Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 1

Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 1 lifted off aboard a Sputnik 8K74PS from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Sputnik 8K74PS
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1957-10-04T19:28:34.000Z
    Liftoff
    Sputnik 8K74PS lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Sputnik 8K74PS passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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