SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 12
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May 30, 1985 at 01:14 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Civilian navigation satellite equivalent to the purely military Parus
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Tsikada 12
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
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: 35e8be31-342a-4d2c-bec6-bd8fe3ac5025
Reported date: May 30, 1985 at 01:14 UTC
Last synced: 51 seconds ago
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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 | Tsikada 12 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 12 is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 1985 at 1:14 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 Tsikada 12?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 12 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 | Tsikada 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Tsikada 12 going to?
The Tsikada 12 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tsikada 12?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 12 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 12 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 23:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: May 30, 1985 at 01:14 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 51 seconds ago
●Launch Library 251 seconds ago
Launch ID: 35e8be31-342a-4d2c-bec6-bd8fe3ac5025
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Tsikada 12 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on May 30, 1985. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.