Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2

A Zenit-2 rocket launched Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Zenit-2
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
45/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1985-10-22T07:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Zenit-2 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Zenit-2 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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