Biosatellite 1
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
19:20:03
Wednesday December 14, 1966
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Mission Details
Biosatellite 1
Biosatellite 1 carried biological specimens to determine the effects of the space environment on life processes. The reentry vehicle separated but the deorbit motor failed, leaving the capsule in orbit. No useful scientific data were obtained.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
425 kilograms
Rocket
Launch Site
Stats
Delta G
1st
Mission
1st
Mission of 1966
1966
125th
Orbital launch attempt