PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT

Kosmos-3M | Parus 79

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Feb 9, 1993 at 02:56 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
AGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Parus 79
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d37b22c7-8f92-4817-8a3f-f0904a77958f
Reported date: Feb 9, 1993 at 02:56 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 79 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 79 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 1993 at 2:56 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 79?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 79 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 79 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 79 going to?
The Parus 79 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 79?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 79 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 79 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 9, 1993 at 02:56 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
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Launch ID: d37b22c7-8f92-4817-8a3f-f0904a77958f
Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85

Mission Profile

Parus 79 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on February 9, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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