Korabl-Sputnik 1

The launch of Roscosmos Vostok-L took place on 15 May 1960, launching the Korabl-Sputnik 1 mission. The launch site was Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 482.5.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

15 May 1960

12:00 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-L

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

482.5km

Inclination:

65°

Eccentricity:

0.399

Apogee Altitude:

675km

Perigee Altitude:

290km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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