SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos-3M | Zaliv-GVM 1

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May 15, 1967 at 11:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Test Flight Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 95% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD132/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

The Zaliv-GVM satellites were mass models of the Zaliv navigation satellites, which were launched as payload substitutes on some Kosmos-3M evaluation launches.

VEHICLE
Kosmos-3M
MISSION
Zaliv-GVM 1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
132/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0218a5f9-52fe-44b8-a54b-d5693fe59f0d
Reported date: May 15, 1967 at 11:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 second 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-GVM 1 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv-GVM 1 is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 1967 at 11:00 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-GVM 1?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv-GVM 1 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-GVM 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 132/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zaliv-GVM 1 going to?
The Zaliv-GVM 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zaliv-GVM 1?
The Kosmos-3M | Zaliv-GVM 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Zaliv-GVM 1 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 20:52 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 1967 at 11:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 0218a5f9-52fe-44b8-a54b-d5693fe59f0d
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Pad weather at 62.88, 40.87

Mission Profile

Zaliv-GVM 1 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on May 15, 1967. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.