SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8
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Dec 17, 1981 at 11:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
6 Soviet amateur radio satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Radio Sputnik 3 to 8
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 71bf96a6-f7fb-44b9-9b50-9829c3a28843
Reported date: Dec 17, 1981 at 11:00 UTC
Last synced: 12 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 | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 1981 at 11:00 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 Radio Sputnik 3 to 8?
The Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 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 | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 going to?
The Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Radio Sputnik 3 to 8?
The Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 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 23:43 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 17, 1981 at 11:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
●Launch Library 212 minutes ago
Launch ID: 71bf96a6-f7fb-44b9-9b50-9829c3a28843
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Radio Sputnik 3 to 8 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 17, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.