SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Parus 72
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Apr 16, 1991 at 07:21 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 72
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: fd912729-97b3-48a7-91d1-130514ed8d38
Reported date: Apr 16, 1991 at 07:21 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes 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 72 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 72 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 1991 at 7:21 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 72?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 72 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 72 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 72 going to?
The Parus 72 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 72?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 72 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 72 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 16, 1991 at 07:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: fd912729-97b3-48a7-91d1-130514ed8d38
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Parus 72 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 16, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.