Kosmos 18 (Zenit-2 11)
The launch of Roscosmos Vostok-2 took place on May 24, 1963, launching the Kosmos 18 (Zenit-2 11) mission. The launch site was Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 242km.
Main info
Outcome:
Completed Successfully
Date and Time:
May 24, 1963 10:33 AM UTC (10:33 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan
Operator:
Roscosmos - Statistics
Vehicle:
Vostok-2
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
LEO
Altitude:
242km
Inclination:
65°
Eccentricity:
0.19
Apogee Altitude:
288km
Perigee Altitude:
196km
LTDN:
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