Venera-3
Venera-3 launched on 16 November 1965, 04:13 UTC on a Molniya 8K78 from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: 3MV-3 No. 1. COSPAR launch designator: 1965-092.
| Name | Venera-3 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 16 November 1965, 04:13 UTC |
| Vehicle | Molniya 8K78 |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | RVSN |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | 3MV-3 No. 1 |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1965-092 |
Questions
- When did Venera-3 launch?
- Venera-3 launched on 16 November 1965, 04:13 UTC.
- What rocket launched Venera-3?
- Venera-3 launched on a Molniya 8K78.
- Where did Venera-3 launch from?
- Venera-3 launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Venera-3?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.