MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite designed to investigate the charged particle flows and ionosphere.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos 11K63AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
86/4LAUNCH SITE
Kapustin Yar, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: eb04ce84-7135-46b1-b219-55dff758c5cf
Reported date: Apr 19, 1973 at 10:19 UTC
Last synced: 25 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Kosmos 11K63 →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 launch?
The Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 1973 at 10:19 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-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500?
The Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 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-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 launching from?
The launch takes place from 86/4 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 going to?
The DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500?
The Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos 11K63 | DS-U2-IK 3 & Kopernik-500 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 19, 1973 at 10:19 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 25 seconds ago
●Launch Library 226 seconds ago
Launch ID: eb04ce84-7135-46b1-b219-55dff758c5cf
●Open-Meteo Weather42 minutes ago
Pad weather at 48.57, 46.29
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