PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT
Kosmos-3M | Parus 78
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Oct 29, 1992 at 10:40 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Navigation satellite providing location information for the Tsiklon-B navigation system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Parus 78
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 13cf5bd5-8302-411d-a3fe-7ddacf25f843
Reported date: Oct 29, 1992 at 10:40 UTC
Last synced: 14 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 78 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 78 is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 1992 at 10:40 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 78?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 78 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 78 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 78 going to?
The Parus 78 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 78?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 78 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 78 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: Oct 29, 1992 at 10:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 13cf5bd5-8302-411d-a3fe-7ddacf25f843
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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Mission Profile
Parus 78 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 29, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.