About this launch
Vostok was the last mission of the Vostok program. It was piloted by Valentina Tereshkova. The mission was launched two days after Vostok 5. The mission began on 16 June 1963, 09:29:52 UTC and ended on 19 June 1963, 08:20 UTC.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Site
- Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Rocket and boosterVostok-K
MissionHuman Exploration · LEO
Human Exploration · LEO
What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOSTOK 6 1963-023A | Payload | re-entered 1963-06-19 | |
| SL-3 R/B 1963-023B | Rocket body | re-entered 1963-06-18 |
COSPAR ID 1963-023. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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