Vostok 8K72 | Korabl'-Sputnik-2

The Test Flight flight Vostok 8K72 | Korabl'-Sputnik-2 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Vostok 8K72, bound for 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. 1960-08-19T08:44:06.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vostok 8K72 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Vostok 8K72 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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