SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot

SUCCESSNov 1, 1963 at 08:56 UTCSputnik 11A59 →
PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

Polyot 1 (I1) was a mission to test the propulsion of the I2P coorbital ASAT satellite.

MISSION
Polyot
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9d0c28f5-3975-4b2f-9b85-6c30e9a3d4f3
Reported date: Nov 1, 1963 at 08:56 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
Loading weather…
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
MANUFACTURER
Energia
VARIANT
11A59
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%

An early Russian rocket designed by Sergei Korolev in the Soviet Union

When is the Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot launch?
The Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 1963 at 8:56 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 Polyot?
The Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot mission uses the Sputnik 11A59 rocket, manufactured by Energia. The Sputnik 11A59 has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Polyot going to?
The Polyot mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Polyot?
The Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 1, 1963 at 08:56 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: 1 hour ago
Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: 9d0c28f5-3975-4b2f-9b85-6c30e9a3d4f3
Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56