SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 12
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May 25, 1973 at 09:15 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The first soviet navigation system called Tsiklon consisted of Zaliv satellites in low earth orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zaliv 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: 27cd1bcf-70f3-4467-8b84-8aebbdf08140
Reported date: May 25, 1973 at 09:15 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 | Zaliv 12 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 12 is scheduled for Friday, May 25, 1973 at 9:15 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Zaliv 12?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 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 | Zaliv 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zaliv 12 going to?
The Zaliv 12 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zaliv 12?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 12 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 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 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: May 25, 1973 at 09:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 27cd1bcf-70f3-4467-8b84-8aebbdf08140
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Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87
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Mission Profile
Zaliv 12 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on May 25, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.