MISSION NAME
Korabl'-Sputnik-2 2
Status
Success
DATE
19 AUG 1960
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Soviet Space Program
Launch Pad
1/5
Description
A test of the Vostok capsule which carried dogs Belka and Stelka (amonst other animals) the flight was successful and all animals were recovered successfully.
Vostok 8K72
Rocket Description
Vostok was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM and was designed for the human spaceflight programme.