PRODUCTION CORPORATION POLYOT
Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 18
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Mar 9, 1992 at 22:35 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Civilian navigation satellite equivalent to the purely military Parus
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Production Corporation Polyot
MISSION
Tsikada 18
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: d11e903b-9b19-4d6e-985b-dc11c3619e47
Reported date: Mar 9, 1992 at 22:35 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes 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 18 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 18 is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 1992 at 10:35 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 Tsikada 18?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 18 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 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Tsikada 18 going to?
The Tsikada 18 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tsikada 18?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 18 is operated by Production Corporation Polyot.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 18 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 9, 1992 at 22:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Production Corporation Polyot
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: d11e903b-9b19-4d6e-985b-dc11c3619e47
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Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Tsikada 18 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Production Corporation Polyot that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on March 9, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.