PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT

Kosmos-3M | SAR-Lupe 1

SUCCESSDec 19, 2006 at 14:00 UTCKosmos-3M →
PAD132/1 (132L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

German military radar reconnaissance spacecraft

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
AGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
SAR-Lupe 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 119bdb4f-82df-4762-83c3-41a2ecc0f9ee
Reported date: Dec 19, 2006 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 56 seconds 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 | SAR-Lupe 1 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | SAR-Lupe 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 2:00 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 SAR-Lupe 1?
The Kosmos-3M | SAR-Lupe 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 | SAR-Lupe 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is SAR-Lupe 1 going to?
The SAR-Lupe 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SAR-Lupe 1?
The Kosmos-3M | SAR-Lupe 1 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | SAR-Lupe 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 19, 2006 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 56 seconds ago
Launch Library 256 seconds ago
Launch ID: 119bdb4f-82df-4762-83c3-41a2ecc0f9ee
Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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