Kosmos 2 (Sputnik 12)

The launch of Roscosmos Kosmos took place on 6 Apr 1962, launching the Kosmos 2 (Sputnik 12) mission. The launch site was Kapustin Yar, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 851.5.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

851.5km

Inclination:

49°

Eccentricity:

0.748

Apogee Altitude:

1488km

Perigee Altitude:

215km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location