Rocket family
Sputnik
Soviet Union and Russia1957 to 1964The Sputnik rocket is the R-7 missile adapted to carry a satellite, the launcher that opens the space age. It places Sputnik 1 in orbit on 4 October 1957, Sputnik 2 with the dog Laika a month later and Sputnik 3 in 1958. A later version launches the Polyot maneuvering satellites in 1963 and 1964.
- Launches
- 6
- Success rate
- 83%
- 1 failure
- First flight
- 1957
- Sputnik 8K71PS
- Last flight
- 1964
- Sputnik 11A59
- Rocket types
- 3
Launches per year
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| Year | Launches |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 |
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 |
Sputnik rockets
| Rocket | Flown | Launches | Success rate | Height | Payload to LEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sputnik 8K71PS | 1957 | 2 | 100% | 29.2 m | 1,327 kg |
| Sputnik 8A91 | 1958 | 2 | 50% | 29.2 m | 1,327 kg |
| Sputnik 11A59 | 1963 to 1964 | 2 | 100% | 34.5 m | 1,400 kg |