Vostok 8K72 | Korabl'-Sputnik-3

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.

Mission type: Test Flight · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Vostok 8K72 · Provider: Soviet Space Program