MISSION OVERVIEW
Passive radar calibration satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Taifun-1B 14
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c23e70f9-8edd-403e-81c9-6f3830c44792
Reported date: Apr 24, 1996 at 13:00 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes 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 | Taifun-1B 14 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 14 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at 1:00 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 14?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 14 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 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Taifun-1B 14 going to?
The Taifun-1B 14 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Taifun-1B 14?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 14 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Taifun-1B 14 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 24, 1996 at 13:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: c23e70f9-8edd-403e-81c9-6f3830c44792
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Taifun-1B 14 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 24, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.