Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8

A Kosmos-3M rocket launched Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Kosmos-3M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
132/2
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1981-12-17T11:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos-3M clears the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Kosmos-3M pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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