SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 25 to 29

SUCCESSSep 18, 1965 at 07:59 UTCKosmos 65S3 →
PAD41/15
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

The Strela-1 satellites were prototype store-dump communications satellites for tactical communication.

MISSION
Strela-1 25 to 29
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/15
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9fea66d8-120f-4084-8fbd-24aee90032d6
Reported date: Sep 18, 1965 at 07:59 UTC
Last synced: 9 seconds ago
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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.

When is the Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 25 to 29 launch?
The Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 25 to 29 is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 1965 at 7:59 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 25 to 29?
The Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 25 to 29 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 25 to 29 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/15 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Strela-1 25 to 29 going to?
The Strela-1 25 to 29 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-1 25 to 29?
The Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 25 to 29 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos 65S3 | Strela-1 25 to 29 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 20:13 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 18, 1965 at 07:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 9 seconds ago
Launch Library 29 seconds ago
Launch ID: 9fea66d8-120f-4084-8fbd-24aee90032d6
Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.98, 63.67