LaunchesSputnik 2

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Sputnik 2

Sputnik 8K74PS · Test Flight

19571/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome

Mission

Second artificial satellite and first to carry an animal into orbit.

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Mission Facts

Provider: Soviet Space Program
Rocket: Sputnik 8K74PS
Orbit: LEO
Pad: 1/5
NET precision: Year
Data source: LL2

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