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 9
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 62cbe1b7-0c8f-4728-bad4-536b88781051
Reported date: Sep 28, 1981 at 21:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 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 | Taifun-2 9 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 9 is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 1981 at 9:00 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-2 9?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 9 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 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Taifun-2 9 going to?
The Taifun-2 9 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Taifun-2 9?
The Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 9 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Taifun-2 9 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 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 28, 1981 at 21:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 62cbe1b7-0c8f-4728-bad4-536b88781051
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Taifun-2 9 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on September 28, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.