About this launch
Cosmos 2 was the first 1MS satellite. It re-entered the atmosphere on August 19, 1963.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padKapustin Yar, Russian Federation
- Site
- Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Rocket and boosterKosmos-2I
MissionAstrophysics · Elliptical
Astrophysics · Elliptical
What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 2 (SPUTNIK 12) 1962-009A | Payload | re-entered 1963-08-23 | |
| SL-7 R/B 1962-009B | Rocket body | re-entered 1962-10-06 |
COSPAR ID 1962-009. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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