Vostok-K for Vostok 6
This Vostok-K launched Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963, placing Valentina Tereshkova into orbit as the first woman in space and forming the second paired Vostok mission with Vostok 5.
Identity
- Aliases
- Vostok 6 launch vehicleVostok 8K72K Vostok 6
- Name
- Vostok-K for Vostok 6
- Slug
- vostok-k-vostok-6-launch-vehicle
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This Vostok-K launched Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963, placing Valentina Tereshkova into orbit as the first woman in space and forming the second paired Vostok mission with Vostok 5.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7kvvhx8qpefzc8pqja94rr2n8afwr6
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:46:11 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:46:11 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1963-06-16
- Last Flight Date
- 1963-06-16
- Vehicle Code
- 8K72K / Vostok 6