SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Parus 60

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Oct 14, 1987 at 12:35 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Navigation Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation

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

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Parus 60
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6541c90f-a805-460d-a316-fb4b2447e4d3
Reported date: Oct 14, 1987 at 12:35 UTC
Last synced: 3 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 60 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 60 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 1987 at 12:35 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 60?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 60 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 60 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 60 going to?
The Parus 60 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 60?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 60 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 60 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 14, 1987 at 12:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6541c90f-a805-460d-a316-fb4b2447e4d3
Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85

Mission Profile

Parus 60 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 14, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.