SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Bhaskara 2
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Nov 20, 1981 at 08:30 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Indian Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Bhaskara 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
107/2
LAUNCH SITE
Kapustin Yar, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7ecbd423-acf4-413c-92ed-65e8d7bc0b66
Reported date: Nov 20, 1981 at 08:30 UTC
Last synced: 9 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 | Bhaskara 2 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Bhaskara 2 is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 1981 at 8:30 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Bhaskara 2?
The Kosmos-3M | Bhaskara 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 | Bhaskara 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 107/2 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Bhaskara 2 going to?
The Bhaskara 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Bhaskara 2?
The Kosmos-3M | Bhaskara 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Bhaskara 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 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 20, 1981 at 08:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 7ecbd423-acf4-413c-92ed-65e8d7bc0b66
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 48.54, 46.3
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Mission Profile
Bhaskara 2 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 107/2, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation on November 20, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.