MISSION OVERVIEW
Nadezhda 7, also called Nadezhda -M, was a Russian navigational satellite. It was to participate in the international search and rescue (SAR) network known as COSPAS-SARSAT, for ships at sea.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Nadezhda-M
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4b458e2d-9a80-4819-88d6-108739c16c33
Reported date: Sep 26, 2002 at 14:27 UTC
Last synced: 14 hours 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-M launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda-M is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 2:27 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-M?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda-M 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-M launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Nadezhda-M going to?
The Nadezhda-M mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Nadezhda-M?
The Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda-M is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Nadezhda-M 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 26, 2002 at 14:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 hours ago
●Launch Library 214 hours ago
Launch ID: 4b458e2d-9a80-4819-88d6-108739c16c33
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Nadezhda-M was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on September 26, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.