SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 19

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Oct 27, 1986 at 12:40 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Test Target Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Target

Radar calibration satellite

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Taifun-1 19
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 5413f2cf-b160-4e0d-9906-a24751e8fea4
Reported date: Oct 27, 1986 at 12:40 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes 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 | Taifun-1 19 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 19 is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 1986 at 12:40 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 Taifun-1 19?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 19 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 | Taifun-1 19 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Taifun-1 19 going to?
The Taifun-1 19 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Taifun-1 19?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 19 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1 19 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 27, 1986 at 12:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5413f2cf-b160-4e0d-9906-a24751e8fea4
Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85

Mission Profile

Taifun-1 19 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 27, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.