PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT

Kosmos-3M | Parus 85

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Jan 16, 1996 at 15:33 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Navigation Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD132/1 (132L)
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 85
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b13d0a13-d415-42b1-8572-191b2c0613ec
Reported date: Jan 16, 1996 at 15:33 UTC
Last synced: 7 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 85 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 85 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 3:33 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 85?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 85 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 85 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 85 going to?
The Parus 85 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 85?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 85 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 85 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 16, 1996 at 15:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: b13d0a13-d415-42b1-8572-191b2c0613ec
Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Parus 85 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on January 16, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.