PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT
Kosmos-3M | QuickBird 1
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Nov 20, 2000 at 23:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The QuickBird satellites were commercial Earth imaging satellites with 1 m to 61 cm resolution owned by EarthWatch, later DigitalGlobe. QuickBird 1 launched on a Kosmos-3M from Plesetsk, but was lost due to launch vehicle failure, when the vehicle failed to circularize its orbit. It reentered still attached to the upper stage.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
QuickBird 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
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: a3bb3fa0-ae8a-450d-8679-ffad664061a7
Reported date: Nov 20, 2000 at 23:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes 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 | QuickBird 1 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | QuickBird 1 is scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2000 at 11:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for QuickBird 1?
The Kosmos-3M | QuickBird 1 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 | QuickBird 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is QuickBird 1 going to?
The QuickBird 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching QuickBird 1?
The Kosmos-3M | QuickBird 1 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | QuickBird 1 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 20, 2000 at 23:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: a3bb3fa0-ae8a-450d-8679-ffad664061a7
●Open-Meteo Weather6 days ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
QuickBird 1 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on November 20, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.