SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1

SUCCESSMar 18, 1964 at 15:07 UTCKosmos-2I 63S1 →
PADMayak-2
SITEKapustin Yar, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

The DS-MG satellites were a series of Soviet technolgy demonstration satellites launched as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik program.

MISSION
DS-MG 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mayak-2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a92689b5-f779-422f-ae46-74660be0072d
Reported date: Mar 18, 1964 at 15:07 UTC
Last synced: 49 seconds ago
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MANUFACTURER
Strategic Rocket Forces
FLIGHTS
38
SUCCESSES
26
SUCCESS RATE
68.4%

Kosmos-2I is the designation applied to two Soviet carrier rockets which were used to orbit satellites between 1961 and 1977.

When is the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1 launch?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 1964 at 3:07 PM 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-MG 1?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1 mission uses the Kosmos-2I 63S1 rocket, manufactured by Strategic Rocket Forces. The Kosmos-2I 63S1 has flown 38 times with a 68.4% success rate.
Where is the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mayak-2 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is DS-MG 1 going to?
The DS-MG 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DS-MG 1?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | DS-MG 1 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 18, 1964 at 15:07 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 49 seconds ago
Launch Library 249 seconds ago
Launch ID: a92689b5-f779-422f-ae46-74660be0072d
Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 48.57, 46.3
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