Korabl-Sputnik 1
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Korabl-Sputnik 1, also known as Sputnik 4 in the West, was the first test flight of the Soviet Vostok programme, and the first Vostok spacecraft. It was launched on May 15, 1960. Though Korabl-Sputnik 1 was uncrewed, it was a precursor to the... Wikipedia
Dates: May 15, 1960 – Sep 5, 1962
Apogee altitude: 675 kilometres (364 nmi)
Decay date: 5 September 1962
Launch mass: 4,540 kilograms (10,010 lb)
Mission duration: 4 days