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Launch Complex: LC107/1.
Kapustin Yar. Latitude: 48.5969 deg. Longitude: 46.2980 deg. Used by: Kosmos 3. First Launch: 1973-01-01. Last Launch: 2006-04-22. Number Launches: 381.

LC107/1 Chronology

1973 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1973 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1973 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1973 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1973 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1973 January 26 - 11:44 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M Yu149-37 Cosmos 546 Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Spacecraft: Tsiklon. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 537 km (333 mi). Apogee: 564 km (350 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 95.70 min. Military navigation satellite.

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere/Solar mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1974 January 1 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere/Solar mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1974 April 1 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1974 May 17 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 53749-167 Intercosmos 11 Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Spacecraft: DS-U3-IK. Agency: IK. Perigee: 483 km (300 mi). Apogee: 511 km (317 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Investigation of solar ultraviolet rays and X-rays and their effect on the earth's upper atmosphere.

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1975 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere/Solar mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere/Solar mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1976 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Vertikal-4 Ionosphere/Solar mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1976 October 14 - 11:50 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Vertikal-4 Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,150 km (710 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1977 April 27 - 03:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 53731-287 Cosmos 906 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 464 km (288 mi). Apogee: 515 km (320 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 94.40 min. Released 1 Romb radar calibration subsatellite. Possible partially failed spacecraft bus.

1977 June 17 - 03:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 47182-422 Signe 3 Mass: 102 kg (224 lb). Spacecraft: Signe. Agency: CNES. Perigee: 449 km (278 mi). Apogee: 522 km (324 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 94.30 min. This marked the first time the Kapustin Yar cosmodrome was opened to capitalist countries. 20 French specialists worked on the satellite.

1977 October 25 - 12:15 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Vertikal'-6 Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1978 November 3 - 12:05 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Vertikal'-7 Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1978 December 22 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65068-305 Cosmos 1065 Mass: 1,170 kg (2,570 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSR. Perigee: 348 km (216 mi). Apogee: 544 km (338 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 93.50 min. Radar calibration. Released 7 Romb radar calibration subsatellites. Possible partially failed spacecraft bus.

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1979 June 7 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65055-109 Bhaskara 1 Mass: 441 kg (972 lb). Spacecraft: Bhaskara. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 394 km (244 mi). Apogee: 399 km (247 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 92.50 min. Launched from a cosmodrome in the USSR. Experimental satellite for conducting earth resources survey over India.

1979 July 6 - 08:20 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65075-124 Cosmos 1112 Mass: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 357 km (221 mi). Apogee: 541 km (336 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 93.50 min. Radar calibration. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-4 re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1980 July 31 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 47175-122 Cosmos 1204 Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 349 km (216 mi). Apogee: 546 km (339 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.50 min. Radar calibration. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1980 December 5 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-4 Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 198 km (123 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Vertikal-10 Ionosphere/Solar mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Ionosphere mission? Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1981 September 18 - 17:59 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Gruziya-60-Spurt Active plasma mission Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,514 km (940 mi).

1981 December 21 - 18:37 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Vertikal-10 Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1982 March 4 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 53739-530 FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause. Romb Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: UNKS. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1982 April 21 - 01:40 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 53767-256 Cosmos 1351 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 348 km (216 mi). Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.60 min. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1982 June 3 - 21:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Cosmos 1374 Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Spacecraft: BOR-4. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 88.10 min. Subscale Spiral spaceplane. After 1.25 revolutions of the earth, deorbited and recovered by Soviet naval forces in the Indian Ocean at 17 degrees South, 98 degrees East, 560 km south of Cocos Islands. Made a 600 km cross-range maneuver during reentry. The recovery was filmed by an Australian Orion reconnaissance aircraft, revealing the configuration to the West for the first time.

1982 July 29 - 19:40 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 53793-472 Cosmos 1397 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 343 km (213 mi). Apogee: 539 km (334 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.40 min. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1982 October 21 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 47193-471 Cosmos 1418 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-1Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 370 km (220 mi). Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 92.40 min. Radar calibration mission.

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1983 March 15 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Cosmos 1445 Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Spacecraft: BOR-4. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 88.20 min. Subscale Spiral spaceplane. After 1.25 revolutions of the earth, deorbited and recovered by Soviet naval forces in the Indian Ocean, 556 km south of the Cocos Islands .

1983 May 26 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65083-458 Cosmos 1465 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 349 km (216 mi). Apogee: 541 km (336 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.50 min. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1983 July 4 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 Flight 1 Spacecraft: BOR-5. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered.

1983 August 31 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 47139-547 Cosmos 1494 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 309 km (192 mi). Apogee: 413 km (256 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 91.80 min. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1983 December 27 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Cosmos 1517 Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Spacecraft: BOR-4. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Apogee: 217 km (134 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 88.80 min. Subscale Spiral spaceplane. In a new mission profile, braked out of orbit over the South Atlantic and was recovered in the Black Sea after one orbit of the Earth.

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 re-entry vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1984 June 6 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 Flight 2 Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Spacecraft: BOR-5. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered.

1984 June 28 - 13:10 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 47134-133 Cosmos 1578 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-1Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 255 km (158 mi). Apogee: 639 km (397 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.50 min. Radar calibration mission.

1984 July 5 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: UNKS. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi).

1984 December 19 - 03:55 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Cosmos 1614 Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Spacecraft: BOR-4. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Apogee: 223 km (138 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 88.50 min. Last flight of the subscale Spiral spaceplane. Recovered December 19, 1984 5:26 GMT, in the Black Sea after one orbit of the Earth.

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1985 April 17 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 re-entry vehicle test Agency: UNKS. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered.

1985 October 2 - 06:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65044-153 Cosmos 1688 Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 320 km (190 mi). Apogee: 434 km (269 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 92.10 min. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1986 December 25 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 re-entry vehicle test Agency: UNKS. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered.

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1987 January 22 - 07:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65048-415 Cosmos 1815 Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 336 km (208 mi). Apogee: 507 km (315 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.00 min. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites.

1987 August 27 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 re-entry vehicle test Agency: UNKS. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered.

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1988 June 21 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. BOR-5 re-entry vehicle test Agency: UNKS. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered.

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1989 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1990 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1991 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1992 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1993 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1993 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1993 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1993 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1993 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1994 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1994 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1995 November 2 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1996 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1997 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1997 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1998 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

1999 April 28 - 20:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Kosmos 11K65M 65036-413 ABRIXAS Mass: 470 kg (1,030 lb). Spacecraft: ABRIXAS. Agency: DLR. Perigee: 550 km (340 mi). Apogee: 599 km (372 mi). Inclination: 48.50 deg. X-ray astronomy satellite with the mission to carry out an all-sky survey in the 1-10 keV band. The satellite's battery failed and contact was lost on May 1.

1999 August 29 - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. FAILURE: Failure. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).

2006 April 22 - 15:40 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. PBS test 2 Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi).


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