MISSION OVERVIEW
Civilian navigation satellite equivalent to the purely military Parus
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Nadezhda 4
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d7a0d138-0415-4e7a-a822-b5d55dbcf465
Reported date: Jul 4, 1989 at 15:21 UTC
Last synced: 10 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 | Nadezhda 4 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 4 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 1989 at 3:21 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 Nadezhda 4?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 4 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 | Nadezhda 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Nadezhda 4 going to?
The Nadezhda 4 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Nadezhda 4?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 4 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 4 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 4, 1989 at 15:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: d7a0d138-0415-4e7a-a822-b5d55dbcf465
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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Mission Profile
Nadezhda 4 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on July 4, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.