Vostok-K 8K72K E103-16 (Vostok 1)
This Vostok-K launched Vostok 1 from Baikonur on 12 April 1961, placing Yuri Gagarin into orbit for the first human spaceflight.
Identity
- Aliases
- Vostok 1 launch vehicleVostok 8K72K Vostok 1Vostok-K E103-168K72K E103-16
- Name
- Vostok-K 8K72K E103-16 (Vostok 1)
- Slug
- vostok-k-8k72k-e103-16-vostok-1
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This Vostok-K launched Vostok 1 from Baikonur on 12 April 1961, placing Yuri Gagarin into orbit for the first human spaceflight.
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:45:44 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 22:12:15 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1961-04-12
- Last Flight Date
- 1961-04-12
- Serial Number
- E103-16
- Vehicle Code
- E103-16