MISSION OVERVIEW
Taifun-2 satellite used to release up to 24 subsatellites for radar and sensor calibration
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Taifun-2 23
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
107/1LAUNCH SITE
Kapustin Yar, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d08f74db-8d4b-4fb5-be18-3690c98d76a9
Reported date: Jan 22, 1987 at 07:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 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-2 23 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 23 is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 1987 at 7:00 AM 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-2 23?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 23 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-2 23 launching from?
The launch takes place from 107/1 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Taifun-2 23 going to?
The Taifun-2 23 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Taifun-2 23?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 23 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 23 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 22, 1987 at 07:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: d08f74db-8d4b-4fb5-be18-3690c98d76a9
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 48.54, 46.3
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Mission Profile
Taifun-2 23 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 107/1, Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation on January 22, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.