SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 18
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Aug 18, 1962 at 15:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Cosmos 8 is a DS-K8 demonstration satellite. It re-entered the atmosphere on August 17, 1963.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-2I 63S1AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Sputnik 18
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mayak-2LAUNCH SITE
Kapustin Yar, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a3c3e5c6-5a64-4ed4-952c-0aac0b9764f8
Reported date: Aug 18, 1962 at 15:00 UTC
Last synced: 38 seconds 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 | Sputnik 18 launch?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 18 is scheduled for Saturday, August 18, 1962 at 3:00 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 Sputnik 18?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 18 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 | Sputnik 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mayak-2 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Sputnik 18 going to?
The Sputnik 18 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Sputnik 18?
The Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 18 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-2I 63S1 | Sputnik 18 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: Aug 18, 1962 at 15:00 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: 38 seconds ago
●Launch Library 238 seconds ago
Launch ID: a3c3e5c6-5a64-4ed4-952c-0aac0b9764f8
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 48.57, 46.3
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Mission Profile
Sputnik 18 was a Kosmos-2I 63S1 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation on August 18, 1962. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.