SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Aureole 2
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Dec 26, 1973 at 16:30 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Joint Soviet-French scientific satellite dedicated to the Earth’s upper atmosphere at high latitudes.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Aureole 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b9b97717-61fc-4679-918c-fdc7004ae398
Reported date: Dec 26, 1973 at 16:30 UTC
Last synced: 46 seconds 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 | Aureole 2 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Aureole 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 26, 1973 at 4:30 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 Aureole 2?
The Kosmos-3M | Aureole 2 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 | Aureole 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Aureole 2 going to?
The Aureole 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Aureole 2?
The Kosmos-3M | Aureole 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Aureole 2 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 26, 1973 at 16:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 46 seconds ago
●Launch Library 246 seconds ago
Launch ID: b9b97717-61fc-4679-918c-fdc7004ae398
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Aureole 2 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 26, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.