SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 257-264

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Jan 19, 1983 at 02:25 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret 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
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Military communications satellites

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Strela-1M 257-264
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: 4be4fd2c-821e-486c-b494-35dd0a72a9de
Reported date: Jan 19, 1983 at 02:25 UTC
Last synced: 22 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 | Strela-1M 257-264 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 257-264 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 1983 at 2:25 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 Strela-1M 257-264?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 257-264 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 | Strela-1M 257-264 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-1M 257-264 going to?
The Strela-1M 257-264 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-1M 257-264?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 257-264 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 257-264 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 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 19, 1983 at 02:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 22 seconds ago
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Launch ID: 4be4fd2c-821e-486c-b494-35dd0a72a9de
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Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Strela-1M 257-264 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on January 19, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.