Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2

Soviet Space Program flew Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 on a Zenit-2 out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in 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. 1987-08-01T03:59:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Zenit-2 clears the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Zenit-2 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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