SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2
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May 15, 1958 at 07:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
First complex scientific satellite to reach orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Sputnik 8A91AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
D1- 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6a7f56f9-2565-4b6c-b0c5-23e9c74a2368
Reported date: May 15, 1958 at 07:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Sputnik 8A91 →
MANUFACTURER
Energia
VARIANT
8A91
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
50%
An early Russian rocket designed by Sergei Korolev in the Soviet Union
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2 launch?
The Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 1958 at 7:00 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 D1- 2?
The Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2 mission uses the Sputnik 8A91 rocket, manufactured by Energia. The Sputnik 8A91 has flown 2 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is D1- 2 going to?
The D1- 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching D1- 2?
The Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Sputnik 8A91 | D1- 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: May 15, 1958 at 07:00 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: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6a7f56f9-2565-4b6c-b0c5-23e9c74a2368
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
D1- 2 was a Sputnik 8A91 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 15, 1958. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.