Mission description
First complex scientific satellite with 12 experiments and a total mass of1327 kg. It failed to reach orbit due to a launch vehicle failure.
April 27, 1958 at 7:00 AM UTC
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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April 27, 1958 at 7:00 AM UTC
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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan · 45.9200, 63.3420
First complex scientific satellite with 12 experiments and a total mass of1327 kg. It failed to reach orbit due to a launch vehicle failure.
Sputnik · 8A91
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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
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