Nedelin catastrophe

fatal Soviet launch pad disaster
Event disaster Q386074
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Nedelin catastrophe

Summary

Nedelin catastrophe is a disaster[1]. It ranks in the top 9% of disaster entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Nedelin catastrophe is located in Kyzylorda Region[3].
  • Nedelin catastrophe is in the country of Soviet Union[4].
  • Nedelin catastrophe's instance of is recorded as disaster[5].
  • Mitrofan Nedelin is named after Nedelin catastrophe[6].
  • The location of Nedelin catastrophe was Baikonur Cosmodrome[7].
  • Nedelin catastrophe occurred on October 24, 1960[8].
  • Nedelin catastrophe's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 45.97542, 'lon': 63.65982}[9].
  • Nedelin catastrophe resulted in {'amount': '+90'} deaths[10].
  • Nedelin catastrophe's number of casualties is recorded as {'amount': '+120'}[11].

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When and Where

Nedelin catastrophe occurred on October 24, 1960[8]. It took place at Baikonur Cosmodrome[7]. It is in the country of Soviet Union[4].

Context

Nedelin catastrophe's instance of is recorded as disaster[5].

Outcome and Impact

Nedelin catastrophe resulted in {'amount': '+90'} deaths[10].

Why It Matters

Nedelin catastrophe ranks in the top 9% of disaster entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12]

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  1. 4w ago · Infovarius · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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