SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 13

SUCCESS Kosmos-3M →
Jun 20, 1973 at 06:16 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Navigation Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD132/1 (132L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation

The first soviet navigation system called Tsiklon consisted of Zaliv satellites in low earth orbit.

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Zaliv 13
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/1 (132L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d0dc1282-9e80-4b2f-8959-971b2a780b91
Reported date: Jun 20, 1973 at 06:16 UTC
Last synced: 39 seconds 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 | Zaliv 13 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 13 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 1973 at 6:16 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 Zaliv 13?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 13 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 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/1 (132L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zaliv 13 going to?
The Zaliv 13 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zaliv 13?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 13 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Zaliv 13 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 20, 1973 at 06:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 39 seconds ago
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Launch ID: d0dc1282-9e80-4b2f-8959-971b2a780b91
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Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Zaliv 13 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/1 (132L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 20, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.