Vostok-K for 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 1
- Name
- Vostok-K for Vostok 1
- Slug
- vostok-k-vostok-1-launch-vehicle
- 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 Id
- nd7kvvhx8qpefzc8pqja94rr2n8afwr6
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:45:44 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:45:44 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1961-04-12
- Last Flight Date
- 1961-04-12
- Vehicle Code
- 8K72K / Vostok 1