SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Parus 65
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Apr 4, 1989 at 18:36 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Navigation satellite providing location information for the Tsiklon-B navigation system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Parus 65
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 35404f16-a566-4c99-8ab3-064a6ff03c33
Reported date: Apr 4, 1989 at 18:36 UTC
Last synced: 38 seconds ago
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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 65 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 65 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 1989 at 6:36 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 65?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 65 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 65 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 65 going to?
The Parus 65 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 65?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 65 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 65 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 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 4, 1989 at 18:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 38 seconds ago
●Launch Library 238 seconds ago
Launch ID: 35404f16-a566-4c99-8ab3-064a6ff03c33
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Parus 65 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 4, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.