MISSION OVERVIEW
Navigation satellite providing location information for the Tsiklon-B navigation system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Parus 81
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: c1c73bea-c201-45e2-a291-744b5cce4cab
Reported date: Nov 2, 1993 at 12:10 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 81 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 81 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 1993 at 12:10 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 81?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 81 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 81 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 81 going to?
The Parus 81 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 81?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 81 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 81 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 2, 1993 at 12:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: c1c73bea-c201-45e2-a291-744b5cce4cab
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Parus 81 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on November 2, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.