PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT
Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0
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Apr 28, 1999 at 20:30 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The ABRIXAS (A Broadband Imaging X-Ray All-Sky Survey) small satellite (A BRoadband Imaging X-ray All-sky Survey Satellite) was designed to perform the first complete survey of the sky with an imaging telescope in the X-ray energy range from 0.5 to 10 keV. MegSat 0 was the first MegSat communications satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
ABRIXAS & MegSat 0
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
107
LAUNCH SITE
Kapustin Yar, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: faedc3f9-6bfb-44a7-8ab1-03a19753a980
Reported date: Apr 28, 1999 at 20:30 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Kosmos-3M →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
-3M
FLIGHTS
445
SUCCESSES
423
SUCCESS RATE
95.1%
N/A
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 8:30 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for ABRIXAS & MegSat 0?
The Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 mission uses the Kosmos-3M rocket, manufactured by Russian Space Forces. The Kosmos-3M has flown 445 times with a 95.1% success rate.
Where is the Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launching from?
The launch takes place from 107 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 going to?
The ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching ABRIXAS & MegSat 0?
The Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 28, 1999 at 20:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: faedc3f9-6bfb-44a7-8ab1-03a19753a980
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 48.54, 46.3
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Mission Profile
ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 107, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation on April 28, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.