SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63

SUCCESSJun 5, 1973 at 11:29 UTCKosmos 11K63 →
PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Target

The DS-P1-Yu series of satellites was used to calibrate space surveillance and early warning radars.

MISSION
DS-P1-Yu 63
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 98511260-c03f-429d-8459-6e7b69cbe089
Reported date: Jun 5, 1973 at 11:29 UTC
Last synced: 16 seconds ago
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MANUFACTURER
Strategic Rocket Forces
VARIANT
11K63
FLIGHTS
126
SUCCESSES
118
SUCCESS RATE
93.7%

The Kosmos rockets were a series of Soviet and subsequently Russian rockets, derived from the R-12 and R-14 missiles.

When is the Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63 launch?
The Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 1973 at 11:29 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for DS-P1-Yu 63?
The Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63 mission uses the Kosmos 11K63 rocket, manufactured by Strategic Rocket Forces. The Kosmos 11K63 has flown 126 times with a 93.7% success rate.
Where is the Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is DS-P1-Yu 63 going to?
The DS-P1-Yu 63 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DS-P1-Yu 63?
The Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos 11K63 | DS-P1-Yu 63 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 5, 1973 at 11:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 16 seconds ago
Launch Library 216 seconds ago
Launch ID: 98511260-c03f-429d-8459-6e7b69cbe089
Open-Meteo Weather45 minutes ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85