About this launch
Cosmos 3 was the first 2MS satellite deployed by the OKB-1. It operated until August 20, 1962 and re-entered the atmosphere on October 17, 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 3 (SPUTNIK 13) 1962-013A | Payload | re-entered 1962-10-17 | |
| SL-7 R/B 1962-013B | Rocket body | re-entered 1962-08-05 |
COSPAR ID 1962-013. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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