Kosmos 18 (Zenit-2 11)

The launch of Roscosmos Vostok-2 took place on 24 May 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 242.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

24 May 1963

10:33 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:

0.19

Apogee Altitude:

288km

Perigee Altitude:

196km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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