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Soviet Space ProgramKosmos-2IMayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation

DS-2 1

Launched

March 16, 1962

Launch Successful

Summary

DS-2 1 launched on a Soviet Space Program Kosmos-2I from Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation on March 16, 1962. It was Soviet Space Program's 28th launch, 1st this year and humanity's 152nd orbital launch attempt. It was the 3rd Kosmos-2I flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for low Earth orbit (LEO).

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No webcast on record.
Vehicle
Kosmos-2I · Soviet Space Program
Booster
No booster details on record.
Mission
Test Flight · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Milestone
3rd Kosmos-2I flight · 1st this yearSoviet Space Program's 28th launch1st this yearhumanity's 152nd orbital launch attempt10th orbital launch attempt this year

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About this launch

First DS-2 satellite. It re-entered the atmosphere on May 25, 1962.

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Map of Mayak-2

Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation

3rd launch from Mayak-2, 1st this year · 3rd from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation

24 launches from this pad · 101 from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation

84 days after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did DS-2 1 launch?

DS-2 1 launched on March 16, 1962. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch DS-2 1?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched DS-2 1?

Kosmos-2I, flown by Soviet Space Program. Kosmos-2I spec sheet

Where did DS-2 1 launch from?

Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.

What orbit was DS-2 1 going to?

Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a test flight mission.