Kosmos 66 (Zenit-2 27)

The launch of Roscosmos Vostok-2 took place on 7 May 1965, launching the Kosmos 66 (Zenit-2 27) mission. The launch site was Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 242.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

7 May 1965

09:50 AM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

Roscosmos

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Baikonur

Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Vostok-2

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

242km

Inclination:

65°

Eccentricity:

0.165

Apogee Altitude:

282km

Perigee Altitude:

202km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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