SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Parus 27

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Jun 4, 1981 at 15:41 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Navigation Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD132/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation

Navigation satellite providing location information for the Tsiklon-B navigation system

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Parus 27
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 39d11e4b-49b8-48cc-8092-54e49d814d85
Reported date: Jun 4, 1981 at 15:41 UTC
Last synced: 14 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 | Parus 27 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 27 is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 1981 at 3:41 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 27?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 27 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 27 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 27 going to?
The Parus 27 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 27?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 27 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 27 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 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 4, 1981 at 15:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 39d11e4b-49b8-48cc-8092-54e49d814d85
Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Parus 27 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 4, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.