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63S1/63S1M/11K63 "Kosmos 2", SL-7, B-1
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The first launch from Plesetsk was
on March 16, 1967 ("Kosmos 148"), the last one 18 June 1977 ("Kosmos
919"). Launch weight was 49 t., length 29.6 m. The "Kosmos 2" was phased
out by the "Kosmos 3M" booster by 1977 after 15 years service. |
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he "Kosmos 2" booster was designed by M.K.Yangel Design
Bureau. It was used for the first "Kosmos" satellite launch on March 16,
1962. It consisted of a modified R-5 medium range ballistic missile first stage and
an added second stage. The
first stage was 19.7 meters long and 1.65 meters wide. The first stage used the RD-214
variable thrust engine with a thrust of 74,000 kg. using Kerosene and Nitric Acid as
propellants. On top of the first stage is a truss structure that supports the second
stage. The second stage was 6.7 meters long and 1.65 meters wide. The second stage thrust
was 11,000 kg. using the RD-119 variable thrust engine and UDMH/LOX propellants. After 1974, all
"Kosmos 2" launches were made from Plesetsk. 
