MISSION NAME
Korabl'-Sputnik-3 3
Status
Success
DATE
1 DEC 1960
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Soviet Space Program
Launch Pad
1/5
Description
Another test of the Vostok capsule which had a successful flight into orbit but during re-entry the engine failed to cut off and burned to completion resulting in an incorrect entry trajectory. The vehicle was destroyed in order to ensure the vehicle didn't fall into enemy hands.
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.