Tsiklon-2A | I2P 1

Soviet Space Program flew Tsiklon-2A | I2P 1 on a Tsiklon-2A 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
Tsiklon-2A
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
90/20
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-10-20T04:02:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Tsiklon-2A 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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