Loading photos...
Loading mission resources...
Loading related events...
Loading vehicle timeline...
Loading related news...
Loading
TMinusZero
Loading
Preparing the latest launch data.
TMinusZero
Loading
Preparing the latest launch data.
Launch Detail
Loading launch detail
Pulling launch timing, vehicle context, weather signals, and mission evidence.
Launch detail
Production Corporation Polyot • Kosmos-3M (11K65M) • 132/1 (132L) (NA)
Production Corporation Polyot • Kosmos-3M (11K65M) • 132/1 (132L)
Premium keeps the launch-by-launch change log visible so you can review slips, window edits, and status changes without waiting for an error-driven upgrade prompt.
The QuickBird satellites were commercial Earth imaging satellites with 1 m to 61 cm resolution owned by EarthWatch, later DigitalGlobe. QuickBird 1 launched on a Kosmos-3M from Plesetsk, but was lost due to launch vehicle failure, when the vehicle failed to circularize its orbit. It reentered still attached to the upper stage.
Open the launch pad in Google Maps satellite mode using the pad coordinates.
The QuickBird satellites were commercial Earth imaging satellites with 1 m to 61 cm resolution owned by EarthWatch, later DigitalGlobe. QuickBird 1 launched on a Kosmos-3M from Plesetsk, but was lost due to launch vehicle failure, when the vehicle failed to circularize its orbit. It reentered still attached to the upper stage.
35f0340619d313cef23a51ab7dfedb0f4bf816c92d3d8e2552a457100eb5c26eFree-to-share photography matched to this launch. Tap a photo to view it at full resolution.
Provider, rocket, pad, and booster history tied to this launch.