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Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2

Name: Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2
Start: 1958-05-15T07:00:35.000Z
End: 1958-05-15T07:00:35.000Z
Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

May 15, 1958 at 7:00 AM UTC

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2 launch image — Mission imagery · Sputnik 8A91

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May 15, 1958 at 7:00 AM UTC

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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan · 45.9200, 63.3420

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Rocket: Sputnik 8A91
Launch site: 1/5
Launch probability: Not published
Window opens: May 15, 1958 at 7:00 AM UTC
Window closes: May 15, 1958 at 7:00 AM UTC
Feed updated: June 16, 2024 at 9:21 AM UTC

Mission description

First complex scientific satellite to reach orbit.

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Sputnik 8A91

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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