Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 6

A Kosmos-3M rocket launched Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 6 from Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Target
Rocket
Kosmos-3M
Launch site
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Launch pad
107/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1979-07-06T08:20:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kosmos-3M roars off the pad at Kapustin Yar, 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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