SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 11

SUCCESSMar 19, 1991 at 14:30 UTCKosmos-3M →
PAD132/1 (132L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Target

Passive radar calibration satellite

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Taifun-1B 11
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f19da1c1-9cf4-4a3b-bfd1-cbafc64ff48c
Reported date: Mar 19, 1991 at 14:30 UTC
Last synced: 10 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-1B 11 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 11 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at 2:30 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-1B 11?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 11 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-1B 11 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Taifun-1B 11 going to?
The Taifun-1B 11 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Taifun-1B 11?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 11 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 11 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 19, 1991 at 14:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: f19da1c1-9cf4-4a3b-bfd1-cbafc64ff48c
Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Taifun-1B 11 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on March 19, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.