MS
Program: MS. Objective: Technology. Overview: Engineering test for the launching of scientific satellites.
Major Events:

  • 1962 April 6 - Cosmos 2.  Spacecraft: 1MS. Mass: 285 kg (628 lb). Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 63S1.

    Radiation, cosmic ray data. Decay date suspect Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space; development of elements in the design of space craft.

  • 1962 April 24 - Cosmos 3.  Spacecraft: 2MS. Mass: 330 kg (720 lb). Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 63S1.

    Cosmic ray, radiation data. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space; development of elements in the design of space craft.

  • 1962 May 28 - Cosmos 5.  Spacecraft: 2MS. Mass: 280 kg (610 lb). Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 63S1.

    Monitored artificial radiation. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space; development of elements in the design of space craft.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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