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Soviet Space ProgramVostok-K1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Sputnik 10
Launched
March 25, 1961
Summary
Korabl-Sputnik 5 launched on a Soviet Space Program Vostok-K from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 25, 1961. It was Soviet Space Program's 24th launch, 4th this year and humanity's 103rd orbital launch attempt. It was the 3rd Vostok-K flight and the 2nd this year. The payload was bound for low Earth orbit (LEO). The spacecraft was Vostok-3KA No.2 (Vostok-3KA No.2).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Test Flight · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Milestone
- 3rd Vostok-K flight · 2nd this yearSoviet Space Program's 24th launch4th this yearhumanity's 103rd orbital launch attempt10th orbital launch attempt this year
Spacecraft
Vostok-3KA No.2 (Vostok-3KA No.2)
Uncrewed Vostok spacecraft launched on March 25, 1961.
- Destination: Low Earth Orbit
- Mission length: 2 hours
The Vostok successfully touched down after a 1 hour, 46 minutes flight. Laning occurred during a snowstorm, which caused delays in locating exactly where touchdown occurred. A recovery team arrived at the site approximately 24 hours after landing.
Flight preview
About this launch
Korabl-Sputnik 5 (Sputnik 10) was the final uncrewed rehearsal of the Vostok spacecraft, flying one orbit with the dog Zvezdochka and a mannequin before landing safely. Its success cleared the way for Vostok 1 eighteen days later.
Pad
1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
24th launch from 1/5, 4th this year · 24th from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
487 launches from this pad · 1,565 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
15 days after the previous launch from this pad
All launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanOpen in maps
Questions
When did Korabl-Sputnik 5 launch?
Korabl-Sputnik 5 launched on March 25, 1961. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch Korabl-Sputnik 5?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Korabl-Sputnik 5?
Vostok-K, flown by Soviet Space Program. Vostok-K spec sheet
Where did Korabl-Sputnik 5 launch from?
1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit was Korabl-Sputnik 5 going to?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a test flight mission.
Which program is Korabl-Sputnik 5 part of?
Vostok. About Vostok