Soviet Space Program Vostok 8K72 Korabl'-Sputnik-3
Vostok 8K72
Status
Success
Date
1 DEC 1960
07:30
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
Vostok 8K72
Mission Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Not available