MISSION OVERVIEW
The Strela-2 satellites were prototypes of the second component of the Strela store-dump communication system. It consisted of larger single satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos 11K65AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Strela-2 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/15LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0064c2bc-627c-4029-8129-67e435c6072d
Reported date: Nov 16, 1966 at 13:00 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Kosmos 11K65 →
MANUFACTURER
Strategic Rocket Forces
VARIANT
11K65
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
50%
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 11K65 | Strela-2 2 launch?
The Kosmos 11K65 | Strela-2 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 1966 at 1:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Strela-2 2?
The Kosmos 11K65 | Strela-2 2 mission uses the Kosmos 11K65 rocket, manufactured by Strategic Rocket Forces. The Kosmos 11K65 has flown 4 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Kosmos 11K65 | Strela-2 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/15 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Strela-2 2 going to?
The Strela-2 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-2 2?
The Kosmos 11K65 | Strela-2 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos 11K65 | Strela-2 2 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 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 16, 1966 at 13:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0064c2bc-627c-4029-8129-67e435c6072d
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.98, 63.67
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