1962 in spaceflight

For launches in the first quarter of the year, see 1962 in spaceflight (January–March), for launches in the second quarter, see 1962 in spaceflight (April–June), for the third quarter see 1962 in spaceflight (July–September) and for the fourth quarter see 1962 in spaceflight (October–December).

1962 in spaceflight
The launch of Ariel 1, the first satellite not to be operated by the Soviet Union or United States
Orbital launches
First13 January
Last22 December
Total81
Successes65
Failures15
Partial failures1
Catalogued72
National firsts
Spaceflight Turkey
 Norway
 Lebanon
 Pakistan
Satellite United Kingdom
 Canada
Rockets
Maiden flightsDelta A
Delta B
Scout X-2
Scout X-2M
Scout X-3
Thor DM-21 Agena-D
Vostok-2
RetirementsScout X-2
Thor DM-19 Delta
Thor DM-21 Ablestar
Crewed flights
Orbital5
Total travellers5