MISSION OVERVIEW
ASAT target satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
DS-P1-M 15
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ff85e6eb-b711-4ab9-916d-e4e57cfee9f1
Reported date: Jan 21, 1981 at 08:29 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | DS-P1-M 15 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | DS-P1-M 15 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 1981 at 8:29 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 DS-P1-M 15?
The Kosmos-3M | DS-P1-M 15 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 | DS-P1-M 15 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is DS-P1-M 15 going to?
The DS-P1-M 15 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DS-P1-M 15?
The Kosmos-3M | DS-P1-M 15 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | DS-P1-M 15 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 21, 1981 at 08:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: ff85e6eb-b711-4ab9-916d-e4e57cfee9f1
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
DS-P1-M 15 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on January 21, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.