Kosmos 1 (Sputnik 11)

The launch of Roscosmos Kosmos took place on 16 Mar 1962, launching the Kosmos 1 (Sputnik 11) mission. The launch site was Kapustin Yar, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 428.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

428km

Inclination:

49°

Eccentricity:

0.516

Apogee Altitude:

649km

Perigee Altitude:

207km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location