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Kapustin Yar PL1

Site · Russia

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Kosmos 2 launch complex. PL 1, Vladimirovka Air Force test area

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
R-12
Launch Sites
Kapustin Yar

Chronology

2 events

1961 December 27

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar PL1. Launch Vehicle: R-12.
  • MP-1 - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 405 km (251 mi).

1963 March 21

11:40 GMT - . Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar PL1. Launch Vehicle: R-12.
  • M-12 re-entry vehicle test flight - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 405 km (251 mi). First flight of Raketoplan Chelomei, launched at 16:40 Moscow Time. The reentry vehicle was destroyed during reentry. Maximum Altitude - 400 km. Maximum Speed - 14,400 kph. Distance of free flight - 1900 km..