SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 2
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Nov 3, 1957 at 02:30 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Second artificial satellite and first to carry an animal into orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Sputnik 8K74PSAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Sputnik 2
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f8c9f344-a6df-4f30-873a-90fe3a7840b3
Reported date: Nov 3, 1957 at 02:30 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Sputnik 8K74PS →
MANUFACTURER
Energia
VARIANT
8K74PS
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
An early Russian rocket designed by Sergei Korolev in the Soviet Union
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 2 launch?
The Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 2 is scheduled for Sunday, November 3, 1957 at 2:30 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 Sputnik 2?
The Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 2 mission uses the Sputnik 8K74PS rocket, manufactured by Energia. The Sputnik 8K74PS has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Sputnik 2 going to?
The Sputnik 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Sputnik 2?
The Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Sputnik 8K74PS | Sputnik 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: Nov 3, 1957 at 02:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: f8c9f344-a6df-4f30-873a-90fe3a7840b3
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Sputnik 2 was a Sputnik 8K74PS mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on November 3, 1957. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.