Kosmos-259
Kosmos-259 launched on 14 December 1968, 05:09 UTC on a Kosmos 11K63 from GTsP-4. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: DS-U2-I No. 3. COSPAR launch designator: 1968-113.
| Name | Kosmos-259 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 14 December 1968, 05:09 UTC |
| Vehicle | Kosmos 11K63 |
| Launch site | GTsP-4 |
| Company | RVSN |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | DS-U2-I No. 3 |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1968-113 |
Questions
- When did Kosmos-259 launch?
- Kosmos-259 launched on 14 December 1968, 05:09 UTC.
- What rocket launched Kosmos-259?
- Kosmos-259 launched on a Kosmos 11K63.
- Where did Kosmos-259 launch from?
- Kosmos-259 launched from GTsP-4.
- What was the outcome of Kosmos-259?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.