PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT

Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA

Name: Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA
Start: 2000-07-15T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2000-07-15T12:15:00+00:00
Location: 132/1 (132L)

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →

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Jul 15, 2000 at 12:00 UTC

Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success

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PAD132/1 (132L)

SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →

ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit

TYPEEarth Science

MISSION OVERVIEW

CHAMP (Challenging Mini-Satellite Payload) is a German small satellite mission for geoscientific and atmospheric research and applications, managed by GFZ. MITA carries the payload NINA-2 for the study of solar and galactic cosmic rays. The detector used in this mission is identical to the one already flying on the Russian satellite Resurs-O1 4 in a 840 km sunsynchronous orbit, but makes use of the extensive computer and telemetry capabilities of MITA bus to improve the active data acquisition time.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Kosmos-3M

AGENCY

Production Corporation Polyot

MISSION

CHAMP & MITA

MISSION TYPE

Earth Science

TARGET ORBIT

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

132/1 (132L)

LAUNCH SITE

Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

COUNTRY

RUS

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 1e3a0ee2-2be2-4993-9588-43bfbc724f30

Reported date: Jul 15, 2000 at 12:00 UTC

Last synced: 2 minutes ago

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VEHICLE — Kosmos-3M →

MANUFACTURER

Russian Space Forces

VARIANT

-3M

FLIGHTS

445

SUCCESSES

423

SUCCESS RATE

95.1%

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA launch?

The Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 12:00 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 CHAMP & MITA?

The Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA 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 | CHAMP & MITA launching from?

The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.

What orbit is CHAMP & MITA going to?

The CHAMP & MITA mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.

Who is launching CHAMP & MITA?

The Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.

Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | CHAMP & MITA 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

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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC

Launch date set: Jul 15, 2000 at 12:00 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: 2 minutes ago

Launch ID: 1e3a0ee2-2be2-4993-9588-43bfbc724f30

Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

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Mission Profile

CHAMP & MITA was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on July 15, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.

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