Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Mayak-2 is an active launch pad located in Russia, situated at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation. The pad has witnessed 24 rocket launches, including 24 orbital launch attempts.
Mayak-2 Launch Record
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Total Launches | 24 |
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 24 |
| Fastest Turnaround | 5 days, 3 hours |
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.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Celestial Body | Earth |
| Total Launches | 101 |