PAD132/1 (132L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Strela-3M (also known as Rodnik-S) is an improved version of the Strela-3 military communications satellites. The first one was launched on 21.12.2005 on a Kosmos-3M booster together with a Gonets-M satellite, which represents the civilian version. Later satellites were launched on Rokot-KM boosters.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Strela-3M 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 735ee623-0837-41ae-aa06-ad45126697a8
Reported date: Dec 21, 2005 at 19:34 UTC
Last synced: 5 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-3M 1 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-3M 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 7:34 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-3M 1?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-3M 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 | Strela-3M 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-3M 1 going to?
The Strela-3M 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-3M 1?
The Kosmos-3M | Strela-3M 1 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Strela-3M 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 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 21, 2005 at 19:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 735ee623-0837-41ae-aa06-ad45126697a8
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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