MISSION OVERVIEW
The soviet Zenit-2M (Gektor, 11F690) was an improved version of the Zenit-2 area surveillance reconnaissance satellite. It was part of the Vostok-based Zenit-family.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos 11K63AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-2M 17
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: 4c04a388-d045-4f5f-b1bb-08cca396092f
Reported date: Mar 5, 1971 at 08:15 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 | Zenit-2M 17 launch?
The Kosmos 11K63 | Zenit-2M 17 is scheduled for Friday, March 5, 1971 at 8:15 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Zenit-2M 17?
The Kosmos 11K63 | Zenit-2M 17 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 | Zenit-2M 17 launching from?
The launch takes place from 86/4 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-2M 17 going to?
The Zenit-2M 17 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-2M 17?
The Kosmos 11K63 | Zenit-2M 17 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos 11K63 | Zenit-2M 17 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: Mar 5, 1971 at 08:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4c04a388-d045-4f5f-b1bb-08cca396092f
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 48.57, 46.29
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