Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 8

Soviet Space Program flew Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 8 on a Kosmos-3M out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Target
Rocket
Kosmos-3M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
132/1 (132L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1977-07-22T10:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos-3M roars off the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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