First DS-2 satellite. It re-entered the atmosphere on May 25, 1962. March 16, 1962 at 11:59 UTC · Launch Successful Kosmos-2I — Soviet Space Program, to Low Earth Orbit Mayak-2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation The world's 152nd orbital launch attempt, and 10th of 1962. Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image via The Space Devs.