SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1

SUCCESSMay 15, 1960 at 00:00 UTCVostok 8K72 →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight
PROGRAMVostok

Korabl-Sputnik was the first test flight of the Vostok programme and the first Vostok spacecraft.

MISSION
Korabl'-Sputnik-1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Vostok
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Day + approximate time
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 02b8bb48-37a1-4f43-9112-33d8e8589a75
Reported date: May 15, 1960 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
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Vostok-1PSERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

First Vostok spacecraft. The 1P variant was not designed to be recovered from orbit.

MANUFACTURER
RKK Energiya
VARIANT
8K72
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%

Vostok was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM and was designed for the human spaceflight programme.

When is the Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1 launch?
The Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1 is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 1960 at 12:00 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 Korabl'-Sputnik-1?
The Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1 mission uses the Vostok 8K72 rocket, manufactured by RKK Energiya. The Vostok 8K72 has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Korabl'-Sputnik-1 going to?
The Korabl'-Sputnik-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Korabl'-Sputnik-1?
The Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Vostok program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8K72 | Korabl’-Sputnik-1 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 1960 at 00:00 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: 12 hours ago
Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: 02b8bb48-37a1-4f43-9112-33d8e8589a75
Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34