MISSION OVERVIEW
Military communications satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Strela-1M 337-344
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: 98ca0b5f-df39-46f4-a814-4980faec8a13
Reported date: Mar 24, 1989 at 13:38 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours 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 | Strela-1M 337-344 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 337-344 is scheduled for Friday, March 24, 1989 at 1:38 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 Strela-1M 337-344?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 337-344 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 337-344 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-1M 337-344 going to?
The Strela-1M 337-344 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-1M 337-344?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 337-344 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Strela-1M 337-344 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 24, 1989 at 13:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 219 hours ago
Launch ID: 98ca0b5f-df39-46f4-a814-4980faec8a13
●Open-Meteo Weather19 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Strela-1M 337-344 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on March 24, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.