MISSION OVERVIEW
Navigation satellite providing location information for the Tsiklon-B navigation system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Parus 26
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: c38d64a1-6ca0-4765-a903-7a41d45a30b6
Reported date: Feb 12, 1981 at 18:21 UTC
Last synced: 7 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 | Parus 26 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 26 is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 1981 at 6:21 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 Parus 26?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 26 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 | Parus 26 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 26 going to?
The Parus 26 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 26?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 26 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 26 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: Feb 12, 1981 at 18:21 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: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: c38d64a1-6ca0-4765-a903-7a41d45a30b6
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Parus 26 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on February 12, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.