Vostok-K | Sputnik 9

A Vostok rocket launched Vostok-K | Sputnik 9 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Vostok
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Vostok-K | Sputnik 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1961-03-09T06:29:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Vostok is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Vostok 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. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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