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Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 1

SUCCESSApr 13, 1963 at 11:00 UTCKosmos-2I 63S1 →
PADMayak-2
SITEKapustin Yar, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

The Omega satellites were technology demonstrators to develop technologies for the Meteor-1 satellite program.

MISSION
Omega 1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mayak-2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2a744a3b-f02f-4634-832b-25cba1376394
Reported date: Apr 13, 1963 at 11:00 UTC
Last synced: 11 hours 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 | Omega 1 launch?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 1 is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 1963 at 11:00 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 Omega 1?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 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 | Omega 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mayak-2 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Omega 1 going to?
The Omega 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Omega 1?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 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 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 13, 1963 at 11:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 11 hours ago
Launch Library 211 hours ago
Launch ID: 2a744a3b-f02f-4634-832b-25cba1376394
Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 48.57, 46.3