SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 14

SUCCESSNov 13, 1986 at 06:10 UTCKosmos-3M →
PAD132/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation

Civilian navigation satellite equivalent to the purely military Parus

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Tsikada 14
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3e040c7e-2072-4fee-84fc-a4515060c8e1
Reported date: Nov 13, 1986 at 06:10 UTC
Last synced: 16 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 | Tsikada 14 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 14 is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 1986 at 6:10 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 14?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 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 | Tsikada 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Tsikada 14 going to?
The Tsikada 14 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tsikada 14?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 14 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 13, 1986 at 06:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3e040c7e-2072-4fee-84fc-a4515060c8e1
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Tsikada 14 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on November 13, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.