SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3
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Aug 18, 1964 at 09:15 UTC
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PAD41/15
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Strela-1 satellites were prototype store-dump communications satellites for tactical communication.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos 65S3AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Strela-1 1,2,3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/15LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 952730fe-cf51-44bd-b6bb-9bd0453f8673
Reported date: Aug 18, 1964 at 09:15 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Kosmos 65S3 →
MANUFACTURER
Strategic Rocket Forces
VARIANT
65S3
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
7
SUCCESS RATE
87.5%
The Kosmos rockets were a series of Soviet and subsequently Russian rockets, derived from the R-12 and R-14 missiles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3 launch?
The Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 1964 at 9:15 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 Strela-1 1,2,3?
The Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3 mission uses the Kosmos 65S3 rocket, manufactured by Strategic Rocket Forces. The Kosmos 65S3 has flown 8 times with a 87.5% success rate.
Where is the Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/15 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Strela-1 1,2,3 going to?
The Strela-1 1,2,3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-1 1,2,3?
The Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 1,2,3 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 20:13 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 18, 1964 at 09:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 952730fe-cf51-44bd-b6bb-9bd0453f8673
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 45.98, 63.67
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Mission Profile
Strela-1 1,2,3 was a Kosmos 65S3 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/15, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 18, 1964. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.