Vostok 8K72 | Korabl'-Sputnik-1

Vostok 8K72 | Korabl'-Sputnik-1 rode a Vostok 8K72 into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Vostok 8K72
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1960-05-15T00:00:05.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Vostok 8K72 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Vostok 8K72 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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