Korabl'-Sputnik-2

Launch Successful

Launch Details

Date: 19 Aug 1960, 08:44 am UTC

Rocket: Vostok 8K72 (Vostok)

Provider: Soviet Space Program

Mission

Type: Test Flight

Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Pad: 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Mission Description

A test of the Vostok capsule which carried dogs Belka and Stelka (amonst other animals) the flight was successful and all animals were recovered successfully.