PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT
Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 8
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Dec 10, 1998 at 11:57 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Civilian navigation satellite equivalent to the purely military Parus
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Nadezhda 8
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
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: 14fc2baf-77f1-4272-aa04-a04e3a52f70b
Reported date: Dec 10, 1998 at 11:57 UTC
Last synced: 11 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 | Nadezhda 8 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 8 is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 11:57 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 Nadezhda 8?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 8 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 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Nadezhda 8 going to?
The Nadezhda 8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Nadezhda 8?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 8 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda 8 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: Dec 10, 1998 at 11:57 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: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 14fc2baf-77f1-4272-aa04-a04e3a52f70b
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Nadezhda 8 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 10, 1998. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.