Strategic Rocket Forces DS-1 2 Kosmos-2I 63S1
Launch Pad & Location
Mayak-2
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
The Mayak-2 launch pad has hosted 24 rocket launches, including 24 orbital launch attempts. The Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation launch site has been the location for 101 total rocket launches.
Kapustin Yar is a Russian military training area and a rocket launch complex in Astrakhan Oblast, about 100 km east of Volgograd. It was established by the Soviet Union on 13 May 1946. In the beginning, Kapustin Yar used technology, material, and scientific support gained from the defeat of Germany in World War II. Numerous launches of test rockets for the Russian military were carried out at the site, as well as satellite and sounding rocket launches.
Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I Rocket
Kosmos-2I is the designation applied to two Soviet carrier rockets which were used to orbit satellites between 1961 and 1977.
Learn more about the Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I Rocket
About Strategic Rocket Forces
The Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation are a separate-troops branch of the Russian Armed Forces that control Russia's land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 this mission launch scheduled?
The Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 this mission launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 this mission mission launch from?
The Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 rocket launched from Mayak-2 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation. Kapustin Yar is a Russian military training area and a rocket launch complex in Astrakhan Oblast, about 100 km east of Volgograd. It was established by the Soviet Union on 13 May 1946. In the beginning, Kapustin Yar used technology, material, and scientific support gained from the defeat of Germany in World War II. Numerous launches of test rockets for the Russian military were carried out at the site, as well as satellite and sounding rocket launches.
What rocket was used for the this mission mission?
The this mission mission launched aboard a Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 rocket. Kosmos-2I is the designation applied to two Soviet carrier rockets which were used to orbit satellites between 1961 and 1977. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 this mission launch?
The Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 this mission launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 this mission launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Strategic Rocket Forces Kosmos-2I 63S1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the this mission mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Strategic Rocket Forces live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.