SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 2
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Dec 13, 1963 at 14:15 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The Omega satellites were technology demonstrators to develop technologies for the Meteor-1 satellite program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-2I 63S1AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Omega 2
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mayak-2LAUNCH SITE
Kapustin Yar, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 2400b80d-aff4-491e-bfa5-0610ecbfa8b4
Reported date: Dec 13, 1963 at 14:15 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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VEHICLE — Kosmos-2I 63S1 →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 2 launch?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 2 is scheduled for Friday, December 13, 1963 at 2:15 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 Omega 2?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 2 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 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mayak-2 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Omega 2 going to?
The Omega 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Omega 2?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Omega 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 20:12 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 13, 1963 at 14:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 2400b80d-aff4-491e-bfa5-0610ecbfa8b4
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 48.57, 46.3
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Mission Profile
Omega 2 was a Kosmos-2I 63S1 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation on December 13, 1963. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.