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Kosmos 47

Kosmos 47 was the uncrewed Voskhod 3KV No. 2 qualification spacecraft launched on October 6, 1964. Its one-day orbital flight successfully tested the modified three-seat spacecraft and its parachute-and-retro-rocket soft-landing system before Voskhod 1 flew six days later; the capsule was recovered on October 7.

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Cosmos 47Voskhod 3KV No. 23KV No. 2
Name
Kosmos 47
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kosmos-47
Status
retired

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Kosmos 47 was the uncrewed Voskhod 3KV No. 2 qualification spacecraft launched on October 6, 1964. Its one-day orbital flight successfully tested the modified three-seat spacecraft and its parachute-and-retro-rocket soft-landing system before Voskhod 1 flew six days later; the capsule was recovered on October 7.
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:08:37 PM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 7:08:37 PM

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First Flight Date
1964-10-06
Last Flight Date
1964-10-07
Serial Number
3KV No. 2
Vehicle Code
Kosmos 47