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R-UNK

Launch vehicle

Original archive entry. The text, images and links below are kept as they were written.

Designation for launches where the launch vehicle isunknown.

Chronology

76 events

1962 July 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 July 5

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 July 5

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 July 5

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 July 5

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 July 25

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 July 25

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 10

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 10

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 10

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 10

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 21

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 21

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 21

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 21

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 21

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 21

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 August 23

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 7

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 7

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 27

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 September 28

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 November 30

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 November 30

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 November 30

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 December 7

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1962 December 7

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 January 16

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 January 16

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 January 25

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 January 25

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 February 19

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 April 17

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 April 17

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 April 17

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 April 24

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 September 9

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 October 10

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 October 12

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 October 22

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 October 23

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 October 28

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 October 29

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • SSATC Target - . Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 November 1

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 November 1

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 November 28

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 November 28

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1963 December 29

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 February 4

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 February 14

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 February 20

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 February 20

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 February 20

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 February 20

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 March 15

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 March 16

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 April 2

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 April 2

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 May 20

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 May 20

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 November 17

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1964 November 19

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1965 February 11

Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar V-2. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: Russia. Agency: MVS. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Missile launch, unknown type..

1971 May 5

07:43 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC40. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • DSP 2 - . Nation: USA. Agency: USAF.

2007 August 31

Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi).

2008 September 17

13:55 GMT - . Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Japan PAC-3 target - . Nation: USA. Agency: US Army. Type: ABM Target. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2008 November 1

Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • PacBlitz08 - . Nation: USA. Class: Military. Type: ABM Target.

2008 November 1

Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • PacBlitz08 - . Nation: USA. Class: Military. Type: ABM Target.

2011 February 23

06:30 GMT - . Launch Site: Point Mugu. Launch Platform: MLP. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Arrow 2 Target - . Nation: USA. Agency: IAI. Type: ABM Target. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2012 March 29

Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • Nation: USA. Agency: US Army. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi).

2013 August 15

Launch Site: Fort Wingate. Launch Complex: Fort Wingate LC96. Launch Vehicle: R-UNK.
  • PAC-3 Target - . Nation: USA. Agency: MDA. Type: ABM Target. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).