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Novaya Zemlya

Site · Russia

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Sounding rocket launch location known to have been used for 2 launches in 1961, reaching up to 100 kilometers altitude.

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
R-12

Chronology

2 events

1961 September 10

05:50 GMT - . Launch Site: Novaya Zemlya. Launch Vehicle: R-12.
  • Nuclear test - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1961 September 12

05:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Novaya Zemlya. Launch Vehicle: R-12.
  • Nuclear test - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).