Soviet Space ProgramVostok 8K721/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Korabl'-Sputnik-2
Launched
August 19, 1960
Summary
Korabl'-Sputnik-2 launched on a Soviet Space Program Vostok 8K72 from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 19, 1960. It was Soviet Space Program's 16th launch, 5th this year and humanity's 75th orbital launch attempt. It was the 3rd Vostok 8K72 flight. The payload was bound for low Earth orbit (LEO). The spacecraft was Vostok-1K No.2 (Vostok-1K No.2).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Vehicle
- Vostok 8K72 · Soviet Space ProgramVostok
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Test Flight · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Milestone
- 3rd Vostok 8K72 flightSoviet Space Program's 16th launch5th this yearhumanity's 75th orbital launch attempt21st orbital launch attempt this year
Spacecraft
Vostok-1K No.2 (Vostok-1K No.2)
Vostok spacecraft used for test flights before the first human spaceflight.
- Destination: Low Earth Orbit
- Mission length: 21 hours
The Vostok spacecraft, carrying two dogs, successfully touched down following a nominal flight.
Flight preview
About this launch
A test of the Vostok capsule which carried dogs Belka and Stelka (amonst other animals) the flight was successful and all animals were recovered successfully.
Pad
1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
16th launch from 1/5, 5th this year · 16th from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
487 launches from this pad · 1,565 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
21 days after the previous launch from this pad
All launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanOpen in maps
Questions
When did Korabl'-Sputnik-2 launch?
Korabl'-Sputnik-2 launched on August 19, 1960. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch Korabl'-Sputnik-2?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Korabl'-Sputnik-2?
Vostok 8K72, flown by Soviet Space Program. Vostok 8K72 spec sheet
Where did Korabl'-Sputnik-2 launch from?
1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit was Korabl'-Sputnik-2 going to?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a test flight mission.
Which program is Korabl'-Sputnik-2 part of?
Vostok. About Vostok