SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Parus 30

SUCCESSJan 14, 1982 at 07:51 UTCKosmos-3M →
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 30
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8ac35ddb-d8ad-40d0-be25-1df5d38a5c0b
Reported date: Jan 14, 1982 at 07:51 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour 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 30 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 30 is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 1982 at 7:51 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 Parus 30?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 30 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 30 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 30 going to?
The Parus 30 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 30?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 30 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 30 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 14, 1982 at 07:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: 8ac35ddb-d8ad-40d0-be25-1df5d38a5c0b
Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Parus 30 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on January 14, 1982. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.