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.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

16 Mar 1962

11:59 AM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

Roscosmos

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Kapustin Yar

Astrakhan Oblast, Russia

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Kosmos

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

428km

Inclination:

49°

Eccentricity:

0.516

Apogee Altitude:

649km

Perigee Altitude:

207km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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