PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT
Kosmos-3M | Parus 88
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Apr 17, 1997 at 13:03 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 88
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: 1c245b3d-64e9-4820-af54-1a83ae03cd1d
Reported date: Apr 17, 1997 at 13:03 UTC
Last synced: 2 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 88 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 88 is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 1:03 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 88?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 88 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 88 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Parus 88 going to?
The Parus 88 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parus 88?
The Kosmos-3M | Parus 88 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Parus 88 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 01:15 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 17, 1997 at 13:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 1c245b3d-64e9-4820-af54-1a83ae03cd1d
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Parus 88 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 17, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.