SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Duga-K 1

SUCCESSFeb 14, 1989 at 17:00 UTCKosmos-3M →
PAD132/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPETest Target

Experimental radar calibration satellite

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Duga-K 1
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 85265555-58ca-422a-a7a3-d63e79e48d17
Reported date: Feb 14, 1989 at 17:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
-3M
FLIGHTS
445
SUCCESSES
423
SUCCESS RATE
95.1%

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When is the Kosmos-3M | Duga-K 1 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Duga-K 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 1989 at 5:00 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 Duga-K 1?
The Kosmos-3M | Duga-K 1 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 | Duga-K 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Duga-K 1 going to?
The Duga-K 1 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Duga-K 1?
The Kosmos-3M | Duga-K 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Duga-K 1 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 14, 1989 at 17:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 85265555-58ca-422a-a7a3-d63e79e48d17
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Duga-K 1 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on February 14, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.