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1960-1969 Launch Schedule

Step back in time to the thrilling dawn of the space age with our complete 1960-1969 rocket launch schedule. This meticulously compiled guide allows you to explore every pivotal mission, historic first, and groundbreaking event from a decade that defined spaceflight, including the fierce competition of the Space Race. Dive into the past and relive the incredible achievements that shaped humanity’s journey to the stars.

Zond 1Molniya 8K78

Soviet Space Program

Success
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Zenit-2 16Vostok 8A92

Soviet Space Program

Success
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Gemini ITitan II GLV

United States Air Force

Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Polyot-2Sputnik 11A59

Soviet Space Program

Success
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

FIRE 1Atlas D

United States Air Force

Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Luna-5bMolniya 8K78

Soviet Space Program

Failure
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

KH-7 7Atlas Agena D

United States Air Force

Success
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Zenit-2 17Vostok 8A92

Soviet Space Program

Success
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

A-001Little Joe II

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Success
White Sands Missile Range

Zenit-4 2Voskhod

Soviet Space Program

Success
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

KH-7 8Atlas Agena D

United States Air Force

Success
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Saturn-SA 6Saturn I

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Transit VCScout X-4

United States Air Force

Success
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Zenit-2 18Vostok 8A92

Soviet Space Program

Success
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan