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| GNB Nanosatellite built by the University of Toronto's UTIAS group, part of the exactEarth AIS constellation to monitor ship movements. |
 | 4M LuxSpace Manfred Memorial Moon Mission, an amateur radio payload attached to the third stage of the CZ-3C that launched the Chang'e-5 flight test vehicle. Following lunar flyby on October 27, the stage was in a 141,090 km x 416,326 km x 54.2 deg orbit. Lunar fly-by, amateur communications satellite for LuxSpace, Luxembourg. Launched 2014. |
 | Alphabus Testbed communications satellite, a joint project between the European Space Agency and Inmarsat. |
 | ARSAT-3K Argentina's first domestic geosynchronous communications satellite. Communication satellite built by INVAP (prime); Thales Alenia Space (payload) for AR-SAT SA, Argentina. Launched 2014. Used the ARSAT-3K bus bus. |
 | Ekspress-1000 Russian satellite bus by Reshetnev for small to medium satellites. Supported geosynchronous satellites with a total mass from 1200 kg to 2200 kg, power capability from 3 kW to 8 kW, and an operational life of 15 years. |
 | Ekspress-2000 Russian satellite bus by Reshetnev and Thales Alenia for large satellites. Supported spacecraft with a mass of up to 3500 kg, with a 1000 kg payload and 14 kW of power. Design life of 15 years |
 | ELiTeBus O3b satellites launched as part of a constellation for broadband internet distribution. |
 | I-1K Indian 1000-kg class satellite bus for use in geostationary or planetary missions. Dimensions 1.505 m × 1.476 m × 1.530 m, dry mass 500 kg, payload 100 kg, power system up to 1000 watts, design life 7 years. |
 | I-2K Indian 2000-kg class satellite bus for use in geostationary or planetary missions. Dimensions 1.65 m × 1.53 m × 3.0 m, dry mass 600 kg, payload 200 kg, power system 2800 watts, design life 12 years. |
 | I-3K Indian 3000-kg class satellite bus for use in geostationary missions. Power system 6500 watts. |
 | Ling Qiao Smart Communications Test Satellite, a joint venture of Tsinghua University and Xinwei Telecom, for tests of multimedia data transmission, in a sun syncronous orbit with 06:30 local time of descending node. |
 | MAC-200 Canadian Space Agency satellite with two payloads: the CASCADE high bandwith Ka-band communications relay package and the ePOP suite of instruments to study the polar ionosphere. The satellite was built by MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA Ltd.) using a Bristol Aerospace spacecraft bus. |
 | PAN Classified communications satellite, perhaps providing services for the CIA to replace channels hosted on the US Navy's UHF Follow-On series. Stationed in geostationary orbit at 34 deg E. |
 | Proteus The Proteus (Plateforme Reconfigurable pour l'Observation, les Telecommunications Et les Usages Scientifiques) bus was developed by Thales Alenia Space in partnership with the French Space Agency CNES from 1996 to 2000. The result was design and qualification of a small and versatile satellite bus as well as a generic ground segment that could accomodate a variety of payloads. These included all types of Earth environmental and science missions; surveillance, and communications applications. |
 | Quasar Classified communications and data relay satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. |
 | SN-100 VHF messaging relay satellites for Orbcomm. |
 | SOCRATES Microsatellite for the Japanese communications research lab NICT, with a laser communications experiment. Earth observation and techology satellite built by AES for NICT, Japan. Launched 2014. |
 | Sterkh Dedicated COSPAS-SARSAT search-and-rescue satellite. Total mass 170 kg, including 55 kg payload. |
 | Vesselsat OHB LuxSpace of Luxembourg satellite to provide AIS (ship tracking) services for Orbcomm. Technology satellite for LuxSpace, Luxembourg. Launched 2011-2012. |
 | Yubeleiniy Technology testbed built by Reshetnev with the Siberian State Aerospace University, Krasnoyarsk. Amateur communication, technology satellite built by ISS Reshetnev (ex NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki, NPO PM), SibSAU, Russia. Launched 2008. Used Yubileyniy-bus, gradient boom. |
 | Transit Spin-stabilized Transit satellites were developed by the US Navy beginning in 1958 for the first operational navigation satellite system. Transit provided continuous navigation satellite service from 1964, initially for Polaris submarines and later for civilian use. The use of the satellites for navigation was discontinued at the end of 1996 (replaced by GPS/Navstar), but the seemingly-indestructible satellites continued transmitting and became the Navy Ionospheric Monitoring System (NIMS). 46 launches, 1959.09.17 (Transit 1A) to 1988.08.25 (Transit O-31). Navigation satellite built by Naval Avionics Facility (#1-3, 5, 7); Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) (#4, 6, 8-17); RCA (#18 - 32) for USN, USA. Launched 1964 - 1988. Used Transit-Bus, Gravity Stabilized. |
 | Echo American passive communications satellite. The Echo satellites were NASA's first experimental communications satellite project. |
 | Courier American communications technology satellite. Experimental communications. Communication satellite built by Philco Western Development Labs (WDL) (formerly Army Fort Monmouth Laboratories) for USAF, USA. Launched 1960. |
 | Westford Needles American passive communications satellite. In an attempt to lay a radio-reflective ring around the world, small metal dipole needles were allowed to sublimate out of a matrix. Experimental, communication, passice satellite for MIT Lincoln Laboratory, USA. Launched 1961-1963. |
 | Oscar Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio, USA. Amateur radio satellite network. For over a half of a century a series of OSCAR satellites have been launched in a variety of configurations and by many nations. |
 | Telstar American communications satellite. Communication satellite built by Bell Telephone Laboratories for AT&T, USA. Launched 1962 - 1963. |
 | Echo 2 American passive communications satellite. Passive communications satellite; balloon; 1st joint US/USSR space mission. |
 | Molniya-1 Russia's first military communications satellite. Built by OKB-1 (#1L-7L); NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) (#8L-35L). Launched 1967 - 1975. Used KAUR-2 bus. |
 | Strela-1 Russian military store-dump communications satellite. Military Communication satellite, Russia. Launched 1964 - 1965. |
 | Intelsat 1 American communications satellite. Intelsat 1, also called Early Bird, was the world's first commercial communications satellite. It provided the first scheduled transoceanic TV service and was operational for 3.5 years. Built by Hughes for Intelsat, International. Launched 1965. Used the HS-303 bus. |
 | Strela-2 Russian military store-dump communications satellite. Military Communication, store dump satellite, Russia. Launched 1965 - 1968. |
 | IDCSP American military communications satellite. Communication satellite built by Philco-Ford for USAF, USA. Launched 1966 - 1968. |
 | Intelsat 2 American communications satellite. The Intelsat 2 series expanded ITSO coverage to include 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Built by Hughes for Intelsat, International. Launched 1966 - 1967. Used the HS-303A bus. |
 | Orlan Russian space suit. The Orlan spacesuit was used for Russian EVA's on Salyut, Mir, and the International Space Station. It was designed by the Zvezda OKB, and derived from the Kretchet suit intended for use on the lunar surface. |
 | Intelsat 3 American communications satellite. Intelsat 3 spacecraft were used to relay commercial global telecommunications including live TV. Built by TRW for Intelsat, International. Launched 1968 - 1970. |
 | NATO 1 British military communications satellite. Military communications. Military communication satellite built by Philco Ford Space & Reentry Systems Division for NATO, USA. Launched 1970-1971. Used Skynet-1 Bus. |
 | Strela-1M Russian military store-dump communications satellite. 3 Military Communication satellite, Russia. Launched 1970 - 1992. |
 | Strela-2M Russian military store-dump communications satellite. Military Communication, store dump satellite, Russia. Launched 1970 - 1994. |
 | Peole French communications satellite. Gathered data from meteorological balloon system. Data relay satellite, France. Launched 1970. |
 | Intelsat 4 American communications satellite. The Intelsat 4 series continued the growth of the Intelsat communications network. Built by Hughes for Intelsat, International. Launched 1971 - 1975. Used the HS-312 bus. |
 | DSCS II American military communications satellite. DSCS provided secure voice and data communications for the US military. Satellite bus built by Northrop Grumman Space Technology, USA. |
 | Molniya-2 Russian communications satellite. Molniya-2 was the elliptical orbit component of the Soviet YeSSS communications satellite system. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1971 - 1977. Used KAUR-2 bus. |
 | HS 333 American communications satellite. The satellites, act as space repeaters capable of receiving transmissions from earth stations and retransmitting them to other earth stations in Canada. |
| Skynet British military communications satellite network. Military communication satellite built by Marconi Space and Defence Systems for MoD, UK. Launched 1974. Used Skynet-2 Bus. |
 | Raduga First Soviet geosynchronous communications satellite. A single orbital group of two Radugas could handle all communications of the Russian eastern regions. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1975 - 1999. Used KAUR-3 bus. |
 | Molniya-3 Russian communications satellite. Development of the Molniya-2M communications satellite, later called Molniya-3, began in 1972. Flight trials began in November 1974. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1974 - 2003. Used KAUR-2 bus. |
 | Spacebus 100 French communications satellite. 3-axis stabilized using bipropellant thrusters (750 kg propellant - unified with apogee insertion and maneuvering propulsion) and momentum wheels. |
 | Intelsat 4A American communications satellite. Intelsat 4A satellites increased satellite capacity to 7250 voice circuits or 2 TV channels. Built by Hughes for Intelsat, International. Launched 1975 - 1978. Used the HS-353 bus. |
 | Prognoz SPRN Russian military early warning satellite. Development began of the Soviet Union's Prognoz geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite in 1980. |
 | AS 1000 American communications satellite. |
 | CTS Canadian communications satellite. Canadian Telecommunications Satellite project. Only one spacecraft launched. Communication, Experimental satellite built by Canadian Communications Research Center (CRC) for NASA, CSA, Canada. Launched 1976. |
 | Molniya-1T Russian military communications satellite. This was a modernized Molniya-1 communications satellite with the 'Beta' retransmitter which began flight tests in 1970. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1983 - 2004. Used KAUR-2 bus. |
 | Marisat American communications satellite. Maritime communications. Communication satellite built by Hughes for Marisat => Inmarsat, International. Launched 1976. Used the HS-356 bus. |
 | NATO 3 British military communications satellite. Military communications. Military communication satellite built by Philco Ford Space & Reentry Systems Division for NATO, International. Launched 1976 - 1984. Used NATO-3 Bus. |
 | SDS American military communications satellite. SDS satellites, put into Molniya-type orbits, provided data relay services for optical reconnaissance and other military spacecraft. Communication satellite built by Hughes for USAF, USA. Launched 1976 - 1987. Used the HS-350 bus bus. |
 | Ekran Russian communications satellite. Ekran was the Soviet Union's first geosynchronous satellite. Communication, direct broadcasting satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1976 - 1988. Used KAUR-3 bus. |
 | ECS/OTS European communications satellite. |
 | CS-1 Japanese communications satellite. Sakura. This Medium-capacity Communications Satellite for Experimental Purposes was a spin stabilized geostationary communications satellite. Communication satellite built by NASDA, later TSCJ for Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) (prime); Ford Aerospace (bus), Japan. Launched 1977. |
 | FLTSATCOM American military communications satellite. Communication satellite built by TRW for US Navy, USA. Launched 1978 - 1981. |
 | Radio Russian amateur radio communications satellite. Amateur radio communication satellite for NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki, Mozhaisky military academy, Russia. Launched 1994. Used Strela-1 Bus. |
 | Anik satellite Canadian communications satellite. Function - telecommunications. Operating entity - Telesat Canada. Communication satellite built by RCA Astro for Telesat Canada, Canada. Launched 1978. Used the AS-3000 bus. |
 | Gorizont Russian communications satellite. Gorizont-1 was designed specifically to support broadcast of the 1980 Olympic Games from Russia. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) for RSCC (Kosmicheskiya Svyaz), Russia. Launched 1978 - 2000. Used KAUR-3 bus. |
 | SJ Chinese communications technology satellite. SJ (Shijian; 'Practice') series were Chinese scientific research, technological experiment and military operational satellites of a variety of configurations. |
 | HS 376 American communications satellite. Mass 654 kg at beginning-of-life in geosynchronous orbit. Spin stabilized at 50 rpm by 4 hydrazine thrusters with 136 kg propellant. |
 | Intelsat 5 American communications satellite. The last five of the nine spacecraft in this block carry a maritime mobile payload (seven additional transponders) for lease by Inmarsat. Built by Ford Aerospace for Intelsat, International. Launched 1980 - 1984. Used Intelsat-5 bus. |
 | Insat 1 Indian communications satellite. Experimental communications satellite. Communication / Meteorology satellite built by Ford Aerospace for Insat, India. Launched 1982 - 1990. Used Insat-1 Bus. |
 | Iskra Russian amateur radio communications satellite. Launched from Salyut 7 airlock. Conduct of experiments in the field of amateur radio communications. |
 | SSTL-70 British microsatellite bus. 1 Basic Surrey Microsat bus. |
 | AS 3000 American communications satellite. |
| Estafeta Russian military communications satellite. Study 1982. Military nuclear powered communications satellite. Development approved by the Soviet VPK Military-Industrial Commission on 8 January 1982. |
 | Potok Russian military communications satellite. Potok was one element of the second generation global command and control system (GKKRS) developed according to a decree of 17 February 1976. Military relay satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1982 - 2000. |
 | DSCS III American military communications satellite. DSCS satellites provided secure voice and data communications for the US military. |
 | CS-2 Japanese communications satellite. Business communications. Launching organization NASDA (National Space Development Agency of Japan). Communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) (prime); Ford Aerospace (bus) for NASDA, later TSCJ, Japan. Launched 1983. |
 | TDRS American military communications satellite. Satellite communications network, for use by Shuttle and US military satellites. Communication satellite built by TRW for NASA, USA. Launched 1983 - 1993. |
 | HILAT American communications satellite. One launch, 1983.06.27. Communications technology tests. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication. Experimental satellite built by JHU/APL for USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1983. Used Transit-Bus. |
 | DFH-2 Chinese military communications satellite. The DFH-2 was a spin-stabilized, drum-shaped military communications satellite with a despun antenna, a diameter of 2.1 m, and a height of 3.1 m. |
 | HS 381 American military communications satellite. The Leasat HS 381 series was developed as a commercial venture to provide dedicated communications services to the U. S. military. |
 | Globis Russian communications satellite. Studied 1984-1994. LOx/LH2 upper stages launched by Energia would put 21 metric ton communications satellites into geosynchronous orbit. |
 | Strela-3 Russian military store-dump communications satellite. Said to have initially been developed for the GRU. Military Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) for VKS, Russia. Launched 1985 - 2012. |
 | Intelsat 5A American communications satellite. The Intelsat 5A series was derived from the Intelsat 5. Communication satellite built by Ford Aerospace for Intelsat / New Skies (NSS) / Columbia, International. Launched 1985 - 1989. Used Intelsat-5 bus. |
 | ASC Spacecraft bus used for commercial satellites and a British military communications satellite. Communication satellite built by RCA Astro => GE Astro for Contel => GTE, USA. Launched 1985 - 1991. Used the AS-3000 bus. |
 | Luch Russian military communications satellite. Communication, data relay satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1985 - 1994. Used KAUR-4 bus. |
 | GLOMR American military store-dump communications satellite. Experimental communication satellite built by DSI, Rockwell for DARPA, USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1985. Used GLOMR Bus (62-sided polyhedron, unstabilized, body mounted solar cells). |
 | AS 4000 American communications satellite. 3-axis stabilization with momentum wheels, magnetic torquers, Earth sensors and 16 blowdown monopropellant hydrazine thrusters. |
 | Ekran-M Russian communications satellite. Ekran-M provided unique direct television broadcasting service to community users in the central Russian Federation region (Zone 3). Communication, direct broadcasting satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) for RSCC (Kosmicheskiya Svyaz), Russia. Launched 1987 - 2001. Used KAUR-3 bus. |
 | Spacebus 300 French communications satellite. 3-axis stabilized using bipropellant thrusters (1220 kg propellant - unified with apogee insertion and maneuvering propulsion) and momentum wheels. |
 | CS-3 Japanese communications satellite. To continue communications services provided by the communications satellite 2 (CS-2). To meet increasing and diversifying demands for communications. Communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), NEC, Ford Aerospace for NASDA, later TSCJ, Japan. Launched 1988. |
 | HS 393 American communications satellite. Domestic communication. Launching states: Japan, France, USA. At the time, these were the largest commercial spacecraft ever built. |
 | FS-1300 American communications satellite bus. The 1300 was Space Systems/Loral's space-proven platform for a wide range of services, although its primary use was for geosynchronous communications satellites. From its first flight in 1989, it underwent constant evolutionary development to deliver greater power, communications capability, and longer useful life. Sales continued brisk well into the 21st Century. |
 | Raduga-1 Russian communications satellite. The Raduga-1 geosynchronous communications satellite was to have been the basis for the YeSSS-2 second generation Unified Satellite Communication System. Military Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1989 - 2009. Used KAUR-3 bus. |
| SDS-2 American military communications satellite. Comsat / Relay satellite built by Hughes for USAF, USA. Launched 1989 - 1996. Used the HS-386 bus. |
 | HS 601 American communications satellite bus. 3-axis unified ARC 22 N and one Marquardt 490 N bipropellant thrusters, Sun and Barnes Earth sensors and two 61 Nms 2-axis gimbaled momentum bias wheels. |
 | MACSAT American military communications satellite. Experimental communication (store and forward) satellite built by DSI for DARPA, USA. Launched 1990. Used MAESTRO Bus. |
 | Badr Pakistani communications technology satellite. Pakistani experimental series with a variety of payloads. Technology satellite for SUPARCO, Pakistan. Launched 1990. |
 | Eurostar 1000 French communications satellite. The Eurostar 1000 platform was the first generation of Matra Marconi Space GEO satellite platforms serving mainly commercial telecoms applications. |
 | Mayak satellite Russian communications satellite. Study 1990. In 1990 the Applied Mechanics NPO announced that it was developing a successor to the Molniya series of spacecraft. |
 | SovCanStar Russian communications satellite. Study 1990. One of the early Russian-Western satellite programs was SovCanStar, a 1990 joint venture with Canada. |
 | Italsat Italian communications satellite.talian communications satellite. |
 | Informator Russian communications satellite. Oscar 21. Informator was the spacecraft component of the planned Koskon medium earth-orbit communications satellite system. Communication, Amateur communication satellite built by Polyot Production Association, Elas Scientific Production Association for Koskon, Russia. Launched 1991. Used KAUR-1 Bus. |
 | AS 5000 American communications satellite. 3-axis stabilization with momentum wheels, magnetic torquers, Earth sensors and 20 blowdown monopropellant hydrazine thrusters. |
 | Microsat American military communications satellite. Satellites used in a DARPA test of an LEO quick-reaction network for global communications. Built by DSI, USA. Launched 1991. |
 | Orbcomm Orbital Communications Corp, Dulles, USA. Orbcomm was a commercial venture to provide global messaging services using a constellation of 26 low-Earth orbiting satellites. Communication (Data) satellite built by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for Orbcomm, USA. Launched 1995 - 1999. Used the MicroStar bus. |
 | Tubsat Germany's Technical University of Berlin (TUB) built a successful series of 40 kg 'Tubsat' experimental technology satellites. Germany's Technical University of Berlin (TUB) built a successful series of 40 kg 'Tubsat' experimental technology satellites. |
| Radiobook Russian communications satellite. Study 1991. The Radiobook network would utilize from 24 to 36 micro-satellites (10 kg or less) in a packet radio network, which could be launched with small boosters, including air-launched missiles. |
 | Zerkalo Russian communications satellite. In 1991 Lavochkin NPO teamed up with NOOS Space Technologies Ltd. Of Moscow to develop the Zerkalo spacecraft and telecommunications system. |
 | Insat 2 Indian communications satellite. Communication / Meteorology satellite built by ISRO for Insat, India. Launched 1992 - 1993. Used the Insat-2/-3 Bus bus. |
 | Gonets-D1 Russian civilian store-dump communications satellite. Commercial version of GRU Strela-3 military store-dump satellite. Communication, Store-Dump satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) for RKA, Russia. Launched 2005 - 2015. |
| Forpost Russian military communications satellite. Study 1992. Communications satellite - Soviet Ministry of Defense. No other details available. |
| Nord satellite Russian communications satellite. Study 1992. The Lavochkin NPO proposed the Nord highly elliptical communications systems in 1992. Nord was described as a 4-satellite network of 2,300-kg spacecraft launched by the Rus booster. |
| CDS American communications technology satellite. Orbcomm OXP-1. Experimental spacecraft. |
 | SCD Brazilian communications technology satellite. Environmental data relay. Data collection and relay satellite for INPE, Brazil. Launched 1997-1998. |
| Start satellite Russian communications technology satellite. Experimental satellite carried on test flight of the Start-1 carrier rocket, a new booster based on SS-25 ICBM. |
 | Temisat Italian communications technology satellite. Temisat's primary mission was demonstration of a data relay system. Environmental data collection and relay satellite built by Kayser-Threde GmbH for Telespazio SpA, Italy. Launched 1993. Used the Blackbird-350 bus. |
 | Kitsat South Korean technology satellite. South Korean indigenous 50-kg-class small satellite series, developed originally with technology transfer from Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. |
 | AS 7000 American communications satellite. 3-axis stabilized. Two large solar panels with 1-axis articulation. |
 | Elekon Russian communications satellite. Study 1993. |
| Globsat Russian communications satellite. Study 1993. The Salyut Design Bureau proposed the least ambitious of all Russian low earth orbit communications systems. |
| Pallada Russian communications satellite. Study 1993. The Pallada network was devised by the Moscow Radio Communications Research Institute for Commonwealth of Independent States communications services, including voice, telegraph, fax, and data transmissions. |
 | Gals Russian communications satellite. Direct broadcasting satellite (new generation of satellites) intended for development of the Russian television system and international cooperation. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM), Russia. Launched 1994 - 1995. |
 | Milstar American military communications satellite. Milstar was a series of advanced US military communications satellites designed to provide global jam-resistant communications for military users. |
 | DFH-3 Chinese satellite bus used for geosynchronous communications and navigation satellites and deep space probes. Total mass, payload mass, and payload power improved through three versions from 2320 kg to 3800 kg; 230 kg to 450 kg; and 1000 W to 4000 W. |
 | HS 376W American communications satellite. Based on Hughes HS-376, single antenna on despun platform, spin stabilized, hydrazine thrusters, body mounted solar cells provide 982 W BOL. |
 | Ekspress Russian communications satellite. The Ekspress series communications satellite closely resembled the Gals spacecraft and shared a similar spacecraft bus. Communication satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) for RSCC (Kosmicheskiya Svyaz), Russia. Launched 1994 - 1996. |
| Geostar-MSS Russian communications satellite. Study 1994. The Lavochkin Geostar-MSS communications system was designed in association with Moscow NII Radio-communications. |
 | Tyulpan Comsat Russian communications satellite. By 1994 Lavochkin's Tyulpan system was promoted more heavily than its earlier Nord system. |
 | FAISAT American military communications satellite. Store/forward communications. |
 | Microstar American communications technology satellite. Small satellite bus, specially designed for multiple launch by Pegasus or Taurus family launch vehicles. |
 | MicroSat-100 British microsatellite bus. Enlarged version of the basic Surrey Microsat-70 bus. |
 | GemStar American communications satellite. Global Electronic Messaging Satellite. |
 | Gelikon Russian communications satellite. Study 1995. An early Applied Mechanics NPO plan to replace Gorizont and Ekran spacecraft revolved around the Gelikon project. |
 | Konvert Russian communications satellite. Study 1995. The Elas Scientific Production Association was a principal participant in the proposed Kuryer communications system of Konvert spacecraft. |
| SPS-Sputnik Russian communications satellite. Study 1995. |
 | Signal Russian communications satellite. Study 1995. The RKK Energia and Polyot PO teamed up with other industries to propose the Signal constellation of low earth orbit communications satellites. |
 | AMOS Israeli communications satellite. 7 Ku-band transponders. Israeli indigenous communications satellite program. |
| Fuji Japanese amateur radio communications satellite. JAS-2. Japanese amateur radio satellite. |
 | AS 2100 American communications satellite. Cost per satellite $100 million for the spacecraft including ground support equipment, but not including launch costs. 3-axis stabilized. |
 | Arkos Russian communications satellite. Study 1996. Applied Mechanics' Arkos satellite was to have served as the geosynchronous anchor of the Marathon telecommunications network, while the highly elliptical Mayak spacecraft completed the system. |
 | Zeya Russian earth geodetic satellite. The Zeya satellite was used for navigation and geodesy tests from a sun-synchronous orbit. |
 | LM 700 American communications satellite. The LM 700 had its first use in the Iridium system, a commercial communications network comprised of a minimum of 66 LEO spacecraft. |
 | PS Model Russian amateur radio communications satellite. Two subscale models of Sputnik 1, were built by students for hand-launch from Mir on fortieth anniversary of Sputnik 1. |
 | Kupon Russian military communications satellite. Kupon was originally developed by Lavochkin for the third generation GKKRS (Global Space Command and Communications System). Other satellites in the network included Potok and Geizer. Communication satellite built by Lavochkin (prime), NPO Elas (transponders) for Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Russia. Launched 1997. Used US-KMO-Bus. |
 | Star bus American communications satellite bus. The Orbital Star bus was designed for reliable and robust performance in a variety of LEO and GEO missions. |
 | Kondor Russian communications satellite. Study 1997. The Khrunichev State Space Research and Production Center (including the Salyut Design Bureau), proposed the Kondor communications system for mobile users. |
 | Odyssey Odyssey Worldwide Services, American commercial communications satellite network. Operations were planned in 1997 to begin by the end of 1998. However in the event the entire enterprise was cancelled when the dot-com / MEO satellite bubble burst. Communicationsatellite built by TRW for Odyssey Telecommunications International. Used TRW AB940 bus. |
| CAPRICORN American military communications satellite. One launch, 1998.01.29, USA 137. There was no firm information on this classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. |
 | Globalstar The Globalstar constellation was a Medium Earth Orbit system for mobile voice and data communications developed and operated by Globalstar Communications Corporation, San Jose, California, USA. Communication satellite built by Alenia Spazio, Space Systems/Loral (Bus) for Globalstar, USA. Launched 1998 - 2007. |
 | Kakehashi Japanese communications satellite. Name means 'Bridge', was called Communications and Broadcasting Experimental Test Satellite (COMETS) before launch. It contained Ka-band communications and inter-satellite data relay payloads. |
 | Teledesic The Teledesic Corporation system was announced in 1994, and was to have provided global communication links via a constellation of 288 LEO spacecraft. However by the time the first satellite was launched in 1998, the medium-earth orbit satellite bubble had burst and the project was abandoned. |
 | Safir satellite German civilian store-dump communications satellite. Relay satellite built by OHB System of Bremen. |
 | Yamal Russian communications satellite. The Yamal communications satellite bus was developed by RKK Energia for Gazprom. Communication satellite built by RKK Energiya for Gazkom > Gazprom Space Systems, Russia. Launched 1999. Used the USP Bus bus. |
 | LMI Russian communications satellite. Lockheed Martin Intersputnik's LMI-1 satellite was a joint Russian-American venture. LMI-1 provided communications services to Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Communication satellite built by Lockheed Martin for Lockheed Martin Intersputnik (LMI) > Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS), Russia. Launched 1999. Used the A2100AX bus. |
 | HS 702 American communications satellite bus. In October 1995 Hughes Space and Communications Company announced a new communications satellite bus, the HS 702, evolved from the HS 601 and HS 601HP (high-power). The HS 702 could carry up to 118 high-power transponders, of which 94 were active and 24 were spares, and deliver any communications frequencies that customers requested. The company was later acquired by Boeing, which redesignated the bus BSS 702. |
 | Gonets Russian civilian store-dump communications satellite. Study 1999. The first generation store-dump communications Gonets-D system was to have been followed by an advanced Gonets-R design equipped with satellite-to-satellite links. Communication, Store-Dump satellite built by NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki (NPO PM) for RKA, Russia. Launched 1992 - 2001. |
 | FH-1 Chinese military communications satellite. 2 launches, 2000.01.25 (Zhongxing-22) to 2006.09.12 (Zhongxing 22A). In May 1999 Aviation Week reported that a new communication satellite, Fenghuo-1 (FH-1), would be launched by a CZ-3A by the end of 1999. Communication satellite built by CAST for People's Liberation Army (PLA), China. Launched 2000 - 2006. Used the DFH-3 Bus bus. |
 | Insat 3 Indian communications satellite bus. The multipurpose satellite design provided telecommunications, television broadcasting, meteorological and search and rescue services. Communication, Meteorology satellite built by ISRO for Insat, India. Launched 2003. Used the Insat-2/-3 Bus bus. |
 | Rubin German technology microsatellite. Rubin was developed by OHB and students of the Hochschule Bremen. Technology satellite for OHB-System, Germany. Launched 2000. Used the Kosmos-3M second stage bus. |
 | Saudisat Saudi amateur radio communications satellite. Technology satellite built by KACST Space Research Institute, Space Quest for KACST Space Research Institute, Saudi Arabia. Launched 2000 - 2002. |
| SDS-3 American military communications satellite, provided data relay services for optical reconnaissance and other military spacecraft. Operational, first launch 2000.12.06. Comsat / Relay, early warning satellite built by for USAF, USA. Launched 1998 - 2014. |
 | GSat Indian communications satellite bus. First launch 2001.04.18. |
 | GeoLITE American military communications satellite. USA 158. GeoLITE was a TRW T-310 class satellite with a mass of about 1800 kg, including a solid apogee motor. Communication (Experimental) satellite built by TRW for NRO, USA. Launched 2001. Used the T310 bus. |
 | UoSAT British amateur radio communications satellite. One launch, 2001.09.30, Picosat. Radio science; also carried amateur radio package. Communication and geophysics research satellite. |
 | DRTS Japanese geostationary communications satellite. One launch, 2002.09.10. DRTS (Data Relay Transponder Satellite) relayed images and data procured by the ADEOS 2 and ALOS satellites, and the KIBO module on ISS. Communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) for NASDA, Japan. Launched 2002. Used the DRTS bus bus. |
 | FedSat Australian science satellite. FedSat contained high-tech communication, space science, navigation and computing equipment and was intended to help bring broadband Internet services to remote parts of Australia. Science, magnetosphere satellite built by Space Innovations Limited (bus) for Technology, Australia. Launched 2002. Used MicroSIL bus. |
 | AprizeSat American-built civilian store-dump communications satellite. Aprize's satellites were miniature spacecraft designed and optimized for data relay with very low power consumption. Communication satellite built by SpaceQuest for LatinSat (Aprize Argentina) (LatinSat A-D); AprizeSat (AprizeSat 1-6); exactEarth (AprizeSat 5, 6, 7), Argentina. Launched 2002 - 2014. |
 | Cubesat American low-cost nanosatellite bus. Used in dozens of launches. |
 | Amsat Echo Amateur radio communication satellite built by Space Quest Ltd. for AMSAT-NA, USA. Launched 2004. |
 | Spacebus 4000 European communications satellite bus.The Spacebus 4000 represented a new larger platform to meet customer demand. |
 | Eurostar 3000 French communications satellite bus. Operational. Third generation of Matra Marconi Space GEO satellite platforms serving mainly commercial telecommunications applications. |
 | Kirari Japanese communications satellite. Optical Inter-Orbit Communications Engineering Test Satellite. Its laser communications experiment was be used in with ESA's Artemis geostationary satellite. |
| Mesbah-2 Iranian civilian store-dump communications satellite. One launch, 2005.10.27, Sinah-1. Prototype of a store-forward communications system satellite for survivable communications. To be launched by a foreign launch vehicle, originally slated for 2005. |
 | DS2000 Japanese communications satellite bus. Mitsubishi Electric developed the DS2000 standard satellite platform based on a design originally created for the DRTS and ETS-8 platforms for NASDA. |
 | Yakhta Russian communications satellite. RKK Energia-developed communications satellite, believed to be a larger development of the Yamal. Satellite bus built by Khrunichev Space Center, Russia. |
 | KOMPSAT-2 South Korean civilian surveillance satellite. Kompsat 2. Earth Observing satellite built by KARI, Astrium for KARI, Korea South. Launched 2006. |
 | DFH-4 Large Chinese communications satellite bus using a blend of Chinese and subcontracted European technologies. The DFH-4 was 3-axis stabilized and designed for use in high capacity communications and broadcasting, direct broadcasting, and regional mobile communications satellites.Payloads of up to 600 kg requiring 8,000 W power could be accomodated in the initial version; the DFH-4E enhanced version increased this to 1,000 kg / 10,000 W and introduced electric propulsion. The DFH-4S could accommodate smaller requirements with 450 kg /4000 W requirements. |
 | Tacsat ORS American military surveillance satellite. The Tactical Satellite / Operationally Responsive Satellite program's objective was to demonstrate techniques to dramatically shorten the development time for small satellites. Technology, imaging satellite built by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL); MicroSat Systems (bus) for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), USA. Launched 2006. Used the Road Runner Bus (NGMB, Next Generation Multifunctional Bus). Launched 2006. |
 | Meridian Russian new-generation military 12-hour elliptical orbit communications satellite designed to replace the Molniya series. Communication satellite built by ISS Reshetnev (ex NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki, NPO PM), Russia. Launched 2006 - 2014. Used 3-Axis stabilized Uragan-M bus. |
 | SaudiComsat Saudi military communications satellite. Technology satellite for KACST Space Research Institute, Saudi Arabia. Launched 2004-2007. |
 | Kizuna Japanese communications satellite. |
 | Can X Canadian technology satellite. 2 launched, 2008.04.28 (Can X-6 ) and (Can X-2 ). |
 | Skynet 5 British military communications satellite. One launch, 2008.06.12. The Skynet 5 program contract was signed by the EADS subsidiary Paradigm Secure Communications Ltd and the UK MOD in October 2003. |
 | 20.20 comsat American Loral communications satellite. Design of 2008, provided greater digital communications capacity by integrating next-generation technologies with the proven reliability of traditional concepts and products of the FS 1300 series. |
| Zohreh Iranian communications satellite. In development, 2008. Iranian geosynchronous communications satellite that was to be built with Russian assistance, containing an Alcatel communications payload. |
| Garpun Military communications and data relay satellite. Replacement for the Potok series for relay of data from military surveillance satellites. Originally planned for deployment from 2001, the delayed until 2011.09.20. Military relay satellite built by ISS Reshetnev, Russia. Launched 2011 - 2015. |
| Svetoch Russian military communications satellite. Communications satellite - KGB. No other details available. |
Projects:
ATS,
BS.
1960 May 13 - .
09:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta.
FAILURE: Second stage attitude control failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Echo 1 - .
Payload: A-10. Mass: 56 kg (123 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NASA.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Echo.
Decay Date: 1960-05-13 .
The first three-stage, NASA-developed Thor/Delta space booster was launched from Cape Canaveral, but the Echo passive communications satellite failed to achieve orbit due to a second stage malfunction. This booster was for NASA programs and used the basic Thor first stage with a modified Vanguard second stage as its upper stage configuration.
1960 August 18 - .
19:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
FAILURE: Exploded 2.5 minutes after launch..
Failed Stage: U.
- Courier 1A - .
Mass: 225 kg (496 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Courier.
Decay Date: 1960-08-18 . Discoverer XIV was launched from Vandenberg AFB aboard a Thor/Agena A booster.' Experimental communications sattelite..
1961 December 12 - .
20:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Oscar 1 - .
Mass: 5.00 kg (11.00 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
Decay Date: 1962-01-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 214 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Kappa-2. Apogee: 474 km (294 mi). Perigee: 245 km (152 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 91.80 min.
The first Oscar Phase I amateur satellite was launched piggyback with Discover 36. A group of enthusiasts in California formed Project OSCAR and persuaded the United States Air Force to replace ballast on the Agena upper stage with the 4.5 kg OSCAR I package. The satellite was box shaped with a single monopole antenna and battery powered. The 140 mW transmitter onboard discharged its batteries after three weeks. 570 Amateurs in 28 countries reported receiving its simple 'HI-HI' morse code signals on the VHF 2 meter band (144.983 MHz) until January 1, 1962. The speed of the HI-HI message was controlled by a temperature sensor inside the spacecraft. OSCAR I re-entered the atmosphere January 31, 1962 after 312 revolutions. Additional Details: here....
1962 June 2 - .
00:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Oscar 2 - .
Mass: 10 kg (22 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
Decay Date: 1962-06-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 305 . COSPAR: 1962-Chi-2. Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Perigee: 188 km (116 mi). Inclination: 74.20 deg. Period: 89.80 min.
OSCAR II was launched piggyback with a United States Air Force satellite. OSCAR II was very similar to OSCAR I. Differences included (1) changing the surface thermal coatings to achieve a cooler internal spacecraft environment, (2) modifying the sensing system so the satellite temperature could be measured accurately as the batteries decayed, and (3) lowering the transmitter power output to 100 mW to extend the life of the onboard battery. OSCAR II lasted 18 days ceasing operation on June 20, 1962 and re-entered June 21, 1962.
1962 July 10 - .
08:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta.
- Telstar 1 - .
Mass: 77 kg (169 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: ATT.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Telstar.
USAF Sat Cat: 340 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Epsilon-1. Apogee: 5,643 km (3,506 mi). Perigee: 945 km (587 mi). Inclination: 44.80 deg. Period: 157.80 min.
A NASA Thor/Delta boosted Telstar, the first commercially developed international communications satellite, into orbit. First commercial comsat; active repeater. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C).
1963 May 7 - .
11:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta B.
- Telstar 2 - .
Mass: 79 kg (174 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: ATT.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Telstar.
USAF Sat Cat: 573 . COSPAR: 1963-013A. Apogee: 10,802 km (6,712 mi). Perigee: 972 km (603 mi). Inclination: 42.70 deg. Period: 225.30 min. Active repeater. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). .
1963 May 9 - .
20:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
1964 June 4 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
FAILURE: At T+104 sec the tank draining of core Block A failed due to jamming of the servo-motored throttle and break down of the motor's circuit The launcher was destroyed on impact downrange from the pad..
Failed Stage: 0.
- Molniya-1 s/n 2 Failure - .
Payload: Molniya-1 s/n 2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Unsuccessful first attempt to launch Molniya communications satellite..
1964 August 18 - .
09:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 38 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1964-11-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 853 . COSPAR: 1964-046A. Apogee: 766 km (475 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 94.30 min.
- Cosmos 40 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1964-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 855 . COSPAR: 1964-046C. Apogee: 737 km (457 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 94.10 min.
- Cosmos 39 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1964-11-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 854 . COSPAR: 1964-046B. Apogee: 792 km (492 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 94.60 min.
1964 August 22 - .
07:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
1964 August 22 - .
11:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kapustin Yar.
Launch Complex:
Kapustin Yar Mayak-2.
LV Family:
R-12.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 63S1.
- Cosmos 42 - .
Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1965-12-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 864 . COSPAR: 1964-050A. Apogee: 1,105 km (686 mi). Perigee: 228 km (141 mi). Inclination: 48.90 deg. Period: 98.10 min.
- Cosmos 43 - .
Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1965-12-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 867 . COSPAR: 1964-050C. Apogee: 1,093 km (679 mi). Perigee: 227 km (141 mi). Inclination: 48.90 deg. Period: 98.00 min.
1964 October 23 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1965 February 21 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 54 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1968-09-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1089 . COSPAR: 1965-011A. Apogee: 1,839 km (1,142 mi). Perigee: 269 km (167 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 106.30 min.
- Cosmos 55 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1968-02-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 1090 . COSPAR: 1965-011B. Apogee: 1,752 km (1,088 mi). Perigee: 261 km (162 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 105.30 min.
- Cosmos 56 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1967-11-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 1091 . COSPAR: 1965-011C. Apogee: 1,687 km (1,048 mi). Perigee: 259 km (160 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 104.60 min.
1965 March 9 - .
18:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2 Agena D.
- Oscar 3 - .
Mass: 14 kg (30 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: OSCAR.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 1293 . COSPAR: 1965-016F. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). Perigee: 876 km (544 mi). Inclination: 70.10 deg. Period: 102.80 min.
OSCAR III was launched piggyback with seven United States Air Force satellites. Weight 16.3 kg. It was the first amateur satellite to operate from solar power and relay signals from Earth. OSCAR III was the first true amateur satellite relaying voice contacts in the VHF 2 meter band through a 1 W 50 kHz wide linear transponder (146 MHz uplink and 144 MHz downlink). OSCAR III's transponder lasted 18 days. More than 1000 amateurs in 22 countries communicated through the linear transponder. The two beacon transmitters continued operating for several months.
Note: Designed, built, and tested, a predecssor, OSCAR* was never launched. Similar in design to OSCAR I and II, OSCAR* contained a 250 mW beacon with phase-coherent keying. OSCAR* was never launched as the workers decided to focus their efforts on the first relay satellite -- OSCAR III.
1965 March 15 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 61 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1968-01-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1267 . COSPAR: 1965-020A. Apogee: 1,737 km (1,079 mi). Perigee: 262 km (162 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 105.10 min.
- Cosmos 63 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1967-11-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 1269 . COSPAR: 1965-020C. Apogee: 1,673 km (1,039 mi). Perigee: 259 km (160 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 104.40 min.
- Cosmos 62 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1968-09-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 1268 . COSPAR: 1965-020B. Apogee: 1,712 km (1,063 mi). Perigee: 259 km (160 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 104.80 min.
1965 April 6 - .
23:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta D.
1965 April 23 - .
01:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-01 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1979-08-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 1324 . COSPAR: 1965-030A. Apogee: 39,300 km (24,400 mi). Perigee: 538 km (334 mi). Inclination: 65.50 deg. Period: 707.30 min. First announced launch of Soviet communications satellite. Television programme transmission and long range two way multi channel telephone and telegraph communications. Orbital characteristics after correction of 2 May 1965..
1965 July 16 - .
03:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 71 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1970-08-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 1441 . COSPAR: 1965-053A. Apogee: 542 km (336 mi). Perigee: 522 km (324 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min.
- Cosmos 72 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1979-08-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 1442 . COSPAR: 1965-053B. Apogee: 588 km (365 mi). Perigee: 538 km (334 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 95.90 min.
- Cosmos 73 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1974-03-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 1443 . COSPAR: 1965-053C. Apogee: 556 km (345 mi). Perigee: 538 km (334 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 95.50 min.
- Cosmos 74 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1979-12-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 1444 . COSPAR: 1965-053D. Apogee: 616 km (382 mi). Perigee: 539 km (334 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 96.20 min.
- Cosmos 75 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
Decay Date: 1979-09-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 1445 . COSPAR: 1965-053E. Apogee: 644 km (400 mi). Perigee: 540 km (330 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 96.50 min.
1965 September 3 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 80 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1570 . COSPAR: 1965-070A. Apogee: 1,536 km (954 mi). Perigee: 1,370 km (850 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 83 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1573 . COSPAR: 1965-070D. Apogee: 1,558 km (968 mi). Perigee: 1,447 km (899 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 84 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1574 . COSPAR: 1965-070E. Apogee: 1,569 km (974 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 116.40 min.
- Cosmos 82 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1572 . COSPAR: 1965-070C. Apogee: 1,549 km (962 mi). Perigee: 1,421 km (882 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 81 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1571 . COSPAR: 1965-070B. Apogee: 1,542 km (958 mi). Perigee: 1,398 km (868 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
1965 September 18 - .
07:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 86 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1584 . COSPAR: 1965-073A. Apogee: 1,623 km (1,008 mi). Perigee: 1,291 km (802 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 88 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1586 . COSPAR: 1965-073C. Apogee: 1,645 km (1,022 mi). Perigee: 1,341 km (833 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 89 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1587 . COSPAR: 1965-073D. Apogee: 1,652 km (1,026 mi). Perigee: 1,371 km (851 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 116.20 min.
- Cosmos 90 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1588 . COSPAR: 1965-073E. Apogee: 1,666 km (1,035 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 116.70 min.
- Cosmos 87 - .
Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 1585 . COSPAR: 1965-073B. Apogee: 1,633 km (1,014 mi). Perigee: 1,317 km (818 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
1965 October 14 - .
19:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-02 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1967-03-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 1621 . COSPAR: 1965-080A. Apogee: 39,921 km (24,805 mi). Perigee: 487 km (302 mi). Inclination: 65.20 deg. Period: 718.80 min. France - USSR communications link. Second communications satellite 'Molniya-1'. Television programme transmission and long-range, two-way multi-channel telephone, phototelegraph and telegraph communications..
1965 December 21 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- Oscar 4 - .
Mass: 13 kg (28 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: OSCAR.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
Decay Date: 1976-04-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 1902 . COSPAR: 1965-108C. Apogee: 33,549 km (20,846 mi). Perigee: 162 km (100 mi). Inclination: 26.80 deg. Period: 587.50 min.
OSCAR IV was launched piggyback with three United States Air Force satellites. The launch vehicle had a partial failure and placed the spacecraft in a low orbit preventing widespread amateur use. Orbit 29120 x 168 km. Inclination 26.8 degrees. Period 587.5 minutes. Weight 18.1 kg. Four monopole antennas. OSCAR IV was built by the TRW Radio Club of Redondo Beach, California. It had a 3 Watt 10 kHz wide linear transponder (144 MHz uplink and 432 MHz downlink). In operation until March 16, 1966. Re-entry April 12, 1976. Total operation 85 days. OSCAR IV provided the first US-Soviet amateur link.
1965 December 28 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 65S3.
- Cosmos 103 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2.
Decay Date: 1990-01-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 1868 . COSPAR: 1965-112A. Apogee: 179 km (111 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 88.00 min. Possible test flight..
1966 March 27 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
FAILURE: The booster failed during ascent. The launcher and payload broke up on impact with the ground..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Molniya-1 s/n 5 Failure - .
Payload: Molniya-1 s/n 5. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
1966 April 25 - .
07:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-03 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1973-06-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 2151 . COSPAR: 1966-035A. Apogee: 39,414 km (24,490 mi). Perigee: 546 km (339 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 709.80 min. Also transmitted cloud cover images. Television programme transmission and long-range two-way multi-channel telephone, phototelegraph and telegraph communicaitons. .
1966 June 16 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IDCSP 1-1 - .
Payload: IDCSP 1 / OPS 9311. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2215 . COSPAR: 1966-053B. Apogee: 33,888 km (21,056 mi). Perigee: 33,656 km (20,912 mi). Inclination: 8.30 deg. Period: 1,334.40 min.
A Titan IIIC (Vehicle #11) successfully supported a record-setting mission by placing eight satellites into near-synchronous orbits 18,200 miles above the equator. Seven communication satellites and one gravity gradient experimental satellite were included in this first launch in a series designed to establish a ring of experimental communications satellites dispersed around the equator. When completed, this satellite system would provide the Defense Department with a global military communication system designated the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (IDSCS). Each of the seven satellites could relay 600 voice or 6,000 teletype channels. Space Systems Division was responsible for the development and launch of the spaceborne elements of the IDSCS as well as the Titan IIIC booster and launch services. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 1-7 - .
Payload: IDCSP 7 / OPS 9317. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2221 . COSPAR: 1966-053H. Apogee: 34,359 km (21,349 mi). Perigee: 33,711 km (20,947 mi). Inclination: 5.00 deg. Period: 1,347.60 min.
A Titan IIIC (Vehicle #11) successfully supported a record-setting mission by placing eight satellites into near-synchronous orbits 18,200 miles above the equator. Seven communication satellites and one gravity gradient experimental satellite were included in this first launch in a series designed to establish a ring of experimental communications satellites dispersed around the equator. When completed, this satellite system would provide the Defense Department with a global military communication system designated the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (IDSCS). Each of the seven satellites could relay 600 voice or 6,000 teletype channels. Space Systems Division was responsible for the development and launch of the spaceborne elements of the IDSCS as well as the Titan IIIC booster and launch services. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 1-6 - .
Payload: IDCSP 6 / OPS 9316. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2220 . COSPAR: 1966-053G. Apogee: 34,215 km (21,260 mi). Perigee: 33,707 km (20,944 mi). Inclination: 8.70 deg. Period: 1,343.90 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 1-5 - .
Payload: IDCSP 5 / OPS 9315. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2219 . COSPAR: 1966-053F. Apogee: 34,093 km (21,184 mi). Perigee: 33,712 km (20,947 mi). Inclination: 8.90 deg. Period: 1,340.90 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 1-4 - .
Payload: IDCSP 4 / OPS 9314. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2218 . COSPAR: 1966-053E. Apogee: 34,017 km (21,137 mi). Perigee: 33,694 km (20,936 mi). Inclination: 8.00 deg. Period: 1,338.60 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 1-2 - .
Payload: IDCSP 2 / OPS 9312. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2216 . COSPAR: 1966-053C. Apogee: 33,923 km (21,078 mi). Perigee: 33,657 km (20,913 mi). Inclination: 4.90 deg. Period: 1,335.30 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 1-3 - .
Payload: IDCSP 3 / OPS 9313. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2217 . COSPAR: 1966-053D. Apogee: 33,955 km (21,098 mi). Perigee: 33,669 km (20,920 mi). Inclination: 8.30 deg. Period: 1,336.40 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1966 August 26 - .
13:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
FAILURE: Payload fairing broke up 78 seconds after launch..
Failed Stage: S.
- IDCSP (8) ... IDCSP (14) - .
Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
Decay Date: 1966-08-26 . 8 satellites, each weighing 45 kg..
1966 October 20 - .
07:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-04 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1968-09-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 2501 . COSPAR: 1966-092A. Apogee: 39,689 km (24,661 mi). Perigee: 500 km (310 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 714.40 min. Television programme transmission and long-range two-way multi-channel telephone, phototelegraph and telegraph communicaitons..
1966 October 26 - .
23:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta E1.
FAILURE: Partial Failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Intelsat 2 F-1 - .
Mass: 140 kg (300 lb). Nation: International.
Agency: Intelsat.
Program: Intelsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: HS 303.
Spacecraft: Intelsat 2.
Decay Date: 1982-09-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 2514 . COSPAR: 1966-096A. Apogee: 37,070 km (23,030 mi). Perigee: 3,328 km (2,067 mi). Inclination: 17.30 deg. Period: 718.70 min. Unusable orbit due to AKM failure. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C)..
1966 November 16 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1967 January 11 - .
10:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta E1.
1967 January 18 - .
14:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IDCSP 2-1 - .
Payload: IDCSP 8 / OPS 9321. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2645 . COSPAR: 1967-003A. Apogee: 33,829 km (21,020 mi). Perigee: 33,518 km (20,827 mi). Inclination: 8.70 deg. Period: 1,329.50 min.
Launched from Cape Canaveral, a Titan IIIC (Vehicle #13) space booster lifted eight 100-pound military communications satellites into synchronous orbits 21,000 miles above the equator. The satellites, together with the seven placed in orbit on 16 June 1966, formed the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (IDSCS). Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 2-2 - .
Payload: IDCSP 9 / OPS 9322. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2649 . COSPAR: 1967-003B. Apogee: 33,830 km (21,020 mi). Perigee: 33,533 km (20,836 mi). Inclination: 8.50 deg. Period: 1,329.90 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 2-6 - .
Payload: IDCSP 13 / OPS 9326. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2653 . COSPAR: 1967-003F. Apogee: 33,995 km (21,123 mi). Perigee: 33,631 km (20,897 mi). Inclination: 11.80 deg. Period: 1,336.50 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 2-8 - .
Payload: IDCSP 15 / OPS 9328. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2655 . COSPAR: 1967-003H. Apogee: 34,224 km (21,265 mi). Perigee: 33,666 km (20,919 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,343.10 min.
Launched from Cape Canaveral, a Titan IIIC (Vehicle #13) space booster lifted eight 100-pound military communications satellites into synchronous orbits 21,000 miles above the equator. The satellites, together with the seven placed in orbit on 16 June 1966, formed the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (IDSCS). Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 2-5 - .
Payload: IDCSP 12 / OPS 9325. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2652 . COSPAR: 1967-003E. Apogee: 33,935 km (21,086 mi). Perigee: 33,599 km (20,877 mi). Inclination: 8.50 deg. Period: 1,334.20 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 2-4 - .
Payload: IDCSP 11 / OPS 9324. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2651 . COSPAR: 1967-003D. Apogee: 33,873 km (21,047 mi). Perigee: 33,579 km (20,864 mi). Inclination: 8.50 deg. Period: 1,332.10 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 2-7 - .
Payload: IDCSP 14 / OPS 9327. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2654 . COSPAR: 1967-003G. Apogee: 34,127 km (21,205 mi). Perigee: 33,622 km (20,891 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,339.50 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 2-3 - .
Payload: IDCSP 10 / OPS 9323. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2650 . COSPAR: 1967-003C. Apogee: 33,843 km (21,029 mi). Perigee: 33,549 km (20,846 mi). Inclination: 8.30 deg. Period: 1,330.70 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1967 March 23 - .
01:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta E1.
1967 March 24 - .
11:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65.
- Cosmos 151 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2.
Decay Date: 1991-05-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 2720 . COSPAR: 1967-027A. Apogee: 399 km (247 mi). Perigee: 384 km (238 mi). Inclination: 56.00 deg. Period: 92.40 min. Possible test flight..
1967 May 24 - .
22:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-05 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1971-11-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 2822 . COSPAR: 1967-052A. Apogee: 35,690 km (22,170 mi). Perigee: 90 km (55 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 627.00 min. Further development and experimental operation of long-range two-way television and telephone-telegraph radio-communication..
1967 July 1 - .
13:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IDCSP 3-1 - .
Payload: IDCSP 16 / OPS 9331. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2862 . COSPAR: 1967-066A. Apogee: 33,515 km (20,825 mi). Perigee: 33,030 km (20,520 mi). Inclination: 11.90 deg. Period: 1,309.60 min.
A Titan IIIC booster (Vehicle #14) launched from Cape Canaveral placed a multiple payload of six satellites into orbit. Three of the satellites completed the Pacific link of the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (IDSCS) program between Washington D.C., and South Vietnam. A fourth was a special communications satellite, the Despun Antenna Test Satellite (DATS), designed to test a despun antenna system for possible use on future communications satellites. DATS was designed to transmit 75 percent of radio signal strength to earth stations compared to the 15 percent for previous systems. Also included in the payload were a Defense Department Gravity Gradient Experiment (DODGE) satellite and a Lincoln Experimental Satellite, LES-5, the first all solid-state Ultra-high Frequency (UHF) band communication satellite intended to test communications with frontline troops. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 3-4 - .
Payload: IDCSP 19/DATS / OPS 9334. Mass: 68 kg (149 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2865 . COSPAR: 1967-066D. Apogee: 33,560 km (20,850 mi). Perigee: 33,145 km (20,595 mi). Inclination: 11.90 deg. Period: 1,313.50 min. Antenna tests. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- IDCSP 3-3 - .
Payload: IDCSP 18 / OPS 9333. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2864 . COSPAR: 1967-066C. Apogee: 33,547 km (20,845 mi). Perigee: 33,079 km (20,554 mi). Inclination: 11.90 deg. Period: 1,311.60 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 3-2 - .
Payload: IDCSP 17 / OPS 9332. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 2863 . COSPAR: 1967-066B. Apogee: 33,517 km (20,826 mi). Perigee: 33,046 km (20,533 mi). Inclination: 11.90 deg. Period: 1,310.00 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1967 August 31 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1/LC31?.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Cosmos 174 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1968-12-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 2925 . COSPAR: 1967-082A. Apogee: 39,796 km (24,728 mi). Perigee: 430 km (260 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 715.00 min. Probable commsat failure. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1967 September 28 - .
00:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta E1.
1967 October 3 - .
05:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-06 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1969-03-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 2973 . COSPAR: 1967-095A. Apogee: 39,709 km (24,673 mi). Perigee: 508 km (315 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 714.90 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1967 October 22 - .
08:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78.
- Molniya 1-07 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1969-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 3008 . COSPAR: 1967-101A. Apogee: 39,709 km (24,673 mi). Perigee: 508 km (315 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 714.90 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1968 April 21 - .
04:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-08 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1974-01-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 3209 . COSPAR: 1968-035A. Apogee: 40,099 km (24,916 mi). Perigee: 405 km (251 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 720.80 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1968 June 13 - .
14:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IDCSP 4-1 - .
Payload: IDCSP 20 / OPS 9341. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3284 . COSPAR: 1968-050A. Apogee: 33,850 km (21,030 mi). Perigee: 33,725 km (20,955 mi). Inclination: 11.90 deg. Period: 1,335.20 min.
An Air Force Titan IIIC, Vehicle #16, was launched from Cape Canaveral and successfully inserted eight 100-pound communications satellites into near-synchronous orbits. These satellites augmented and completed the deployment of the Initial Defense Satellite Communications System (IDSCS) which now consisted of 26 operational satellites Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 4-3 - .
Payload: IDCSP 22 / OPS 9343. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3286 . COSPAR: 1968-050C. Apogee: 33,901 km (21,065 mi). Perigee: 33,722 km (20,953 mi). Inclination: 9.40 deg. Period: 1,336.40 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 4-8 - .
Payload: IDCSP 27 / OPS 9348. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3291 . COSPAR: 1968-050H. Apogee: 34,442 km (21,401 mi). Perigee: 33,752 km (20,972 mi). Inclination: 7.70 deg. Period: 1,350.60 min.
An Air Force Titan IIIC, Vehicle #16, was launched from Cape Canaveral and successfully inserted eight 100-pound communications satellites into near-synchronous orbits. These satellites augmented and completed the deployment of the Initial Defense Satellite Communications System (IDSCS) which now consisted of 26 operational satellites Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- IDCSP 4-7 - .
Payload: IDCSP 26 / OPS 9347. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3290 . COSPAR: 1968-050G. Apogee: 34,256 km (21,285 mi). Perigee: 33,721 km (20,953 mi). Inclination: 7.50 deg. Period: 1,345.20 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 4-6 - .
Payload: IDCSP 25 / OPS 9346. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3289 . COSPAR: 1968-050F. Apogee: 34,118 km (21,199 mi). Perigee: 33,739 km (20,964 mi). Inclination: 9.40 deg. Period: 1,342.20 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 4-4 - .
Payload: IDCSP 23 / OPS 9344. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3287 . COSPAR: 1968-050D. Apogee: 33,939 km (21,088 mi). Perigee: 33,743 km (20,966 mi). Inclination: 9.20 deg. Period: 1,337.90 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 4-2 - .
Payload: IDCSP 21 / OPS 9342. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3285 . COSPAR: 1968-050B. Apogee: 33,863 km (21,041 mi). Perigee: 33,724 km (20,955 mi). Inclination: 7.40 deg. Period: 1,335.50 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- IDCSP 4-5 - .
Payload: IDCSP 24 / OPS 9345. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: IDCSP.
USAF Sat Cat: 3288 . COSPAR: 1968-050E. Apogee: 34,035 km (21,148 mi). Perigee: 33,721 km (20,953 mi). Inclination: 7.40 deg. Period: 1,339.60 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1968 June 15 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1968 July 5 - .
15:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-09 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1971-05-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 3310 . COSPAR: 1968-057A. Apogee: 39,806 km (24,734 mi). Perigee: 396 km (246 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 714.70 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1968 August 27 - .
11:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC41/15.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65.
- Cosmos 236 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2.
Decay Date: 1990-03-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 3347 . COSPAR: 1968-070A. Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). Perigee: 340 km (210 mi). Inclination: 56.10 deg. Period: 91.40 min. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1968 September 19 - .
00:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
FAILURE: Control system failure; destroyed by range safety..
Failed Stage: G.
1968 October 5 - .
00:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-10 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1976-07-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 3469 . COSPAR: 1968-085A. Apogee: 39,596 km (24,603 mi). Perigee: 498 km (309 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 712.50 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1968 December 16 - .
09:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 260 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1973-07-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 3619 . COSPAR: 1968-115A. Apogee: 39,573 km (24,589 mi). Perigee: 506 km (314 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 712.20 min. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1968 December 19 - .
00:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
1969 February 6 - .
00:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
1969 April 11 - .
02:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-11 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1974-04-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 3885 . COSPAR: 1969-035A. Apogee: 39,595 km (24,603 mi). Perigee: 483 km (300 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 712.10 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1969 May 22 - .
02:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
1969 July 22 - .
12:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-12 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1971-06-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 4043 . COSPAR: 1969-061A. Apogee: 39,526 km (24,560 mi). Perigee: 496 km (308 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 711.00 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1969 July 26 - .
02:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
FAILURE: Third stage failure; left in unusable orbit..
Failed Stage: 3.
- Intelsat 3 F-5 - .
Mass: 269 kg (593 lb). Nation: International.
Agency: INTELSAT.
Program: Intelsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Intelsat 3.
Decay Date: 1988-10-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 4051 . COSPAR: 1969-064A. Apogee: 433 km (269 mi). Perigee: 211 km (131 mi). Inclination: 30.20 deg. Period: 91.00 min. Third stage failure; left in unusable orbit. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C)..
1969 November 22 - .
00:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
- Skynet 1A - .
Mass: 243 kg (535 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: MoD.
Program: Skynet.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Skynet.
Spacecraft: NATO 1.
Completed Operations Date: 1980-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 4250 . COSPAR: 1969-101A. Apogee: 35,894 km (22,303 mi). Perigee: 35,682 km (22,171 mi). Inclination: 13.90 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min.
Skynet IA, the first of two Skynet military communications satellite built for the United Kingdom by the Philco-Ford Corporation, was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard a NASA Long Tank Thrust Augmented Thor/Delta (DSV-3L). The satellite was turned over to the United Kingdom on 30 January 1970, providing the United Kingdom with its first operational military communications satellite system. The Skynet satellites were designed to be usable with the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (IDSCS) satellites of the United States. Over Indian Ocean. Military communications. Previously registered by the United States in A/AC.105/INF.220: 1969-101A, orbital data 276 x 36716 km x 28.0 deg, category C. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 41 deg E in 1969-1972?; ??? 1972-1977; over the Americas at 100-110 deg W in 1977-1998 As of 26 August 2001 located at 104.51 deg W drifting at 0.015 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 106.94W drifting at 0.015W degrees per day.
1970 January 15 - .
00:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
1970 January 23 - .
11:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta N6.
- Oscar 5 - .
Payload: Australis-Oscar 5. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Nation: Australia.
Agency: Clemson.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 4321 . COSPAR: 1970-008B. Apogee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
Australis-OSCAR 5 was launched piggyback with ITOS-1 (TIROS-M weather satellite. Weight 17.7 kg (9 kg of which was battery mass). Box shaped 304 x 431 x 152 mm. 2 meter monopole and 10 meter dipole antennas. It was the first amateur satellite to be remotely controlled. Built by students at The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Battery powered, Australis-OSCAR 5 transmitted telemetry on both 2 meter (144.050 MHz at 50 mW) and 10 meter (29.450 MHz at 250 mW) bands that operated for 23 and 46 days respectively. Passive magnetic attitude stabilization was performed by carrying two bar magnets to align with the Earth's magnetic field in order to provide a favorable antenna footprint. The University of Melbourne compiled tracking reports from hundreds of stations in 27 countries.
1970 February 19 - .
18:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-13 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1975-09-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 4336 . COSPAR: 1970-013A. Apogee: 39,170 km (24,330 mi). Perigee: 461 km (286 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 703.10 min. The first launch of the 8K78M vehicle from the Plesetsk launch site. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1970 March 20 - .
23:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
- NATO 1 - .
Payload: NATO IIA. Mass: 243 kg (535 lb). Nation: NATO.
Agency: NATO.
Program: NATO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Skynet.
Spacecraft: NATO 1.
Completed Operations Date: 1977-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 4353 . COSPAR: 1970-021A. Apogee: 35,801 km (22,245 mi). Perigee: 35,768 km (22,225 mi). Inclination: 13.40 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min.
The first of two communications satellites built for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by the Philco-Ford Corporation under a SAMSO contract was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard a NASA Long Tank Thrust Augmented Thor/ Delta booster. Inserted into synchronous orbit on 23 March, the satellite was turned over to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Forces Europe (SHAFE) on 19 May. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 18 deg W in 1970-1972; over the Americas at 100-110 deg W in 1977-1998 As of 3 September 2001 located at 101.97 deg W drifting at 0.023 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 100.55W drifting at 0.016W degrees per day.
1970 April 23 - .
00:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
1970 April 25 - .
17:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 336 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 1. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4383 . COSPAR: 1970-036A. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 337 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 2. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4384 . COSPAR: 1970-036B. Apogee: 1,552 km (964 mi). Perigee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.20 min.
- Cosmos 338 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 3. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4385 . COSPAR: 1970-036C. Apogee: 1,518 km (943 mi). Perigee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 339 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 4. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4386 . COSPAR: 1970-036D. Apogee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,445 km (897 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 340 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 5. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4387 . COSPAR: 1970-036E. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,407 km (874 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 341 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 6. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4388 . COSPAR: 1970-036F. Apogee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,342 km (833 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 342 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 7. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4389 . COSPAR: 1970-036G. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,310 km (810 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.60 min.
- Cosmos 343 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 8. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4390 . COSPAR: 1970-036H. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,375 km (854 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.30 min.
1970 June 26 - .
03:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-14 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1976-02-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 4430 . COSPAR: 1970-049A. Apogee: 39,172 km (24,340 mi). Perigee: 459 km (285 mi). Inclination: 65.50 deg. Period: 703.10 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1970 June 27 - .
07:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1970 July 23 - .
23:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
1970 August 19 - .
12:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
- Skynet 1B - .
Mass: 243 kg (535 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: MoD.
Program: Skynet.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Skynet.
Spacecraft: NATO 1.
USAF Sat Cat: 4493 . COSPAR: 1970-062A. Apogee: 37,460 km (23,270 mi). Perigee: 278 km (172 mi). Inclination: 25.90 deg. Period: 665.40 min.
The second of two British Skynet I communication satellites (Skynet B) was launched from Cape Canaveral for U.S. Air Force and United Kingdom aboard a NASA Long Tank Thrust Augmented Thor/ Delta (DSV-3M) space booster. The spacecraft was placed in a transfer orbit prior to firing of the apogee kick motor that was to put it into a synchronous orbit over Kenya. Contact with Skynet B was lost during the firing of the apogee kick motor on 22 August and was not regained. The Skynet I satellites were part of the Initial Defense Satellite Communication System (TDSCS) program which was managed for the United Kingdom by SAMSO, with NASA providing launch vehicles and services. AKM failure left in unusable orbit. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C).
1970 September 29 - .
08:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-15 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1976-03-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 4569 . COSPAR: 1970-077A. Apogee: 39,296 km (24,417 mi). Perigee: 492 km (305 mi). Inclination: 65.20 deg. Period: 706.30 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1970 October 16 - .
14:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 372 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 4588 . COSPAR: 1970-086A. Apogee: 787 km (489 mi). Perigee: 767 km (476 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1970 November 27 - .
15:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-16 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1975-11-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 4779 . COSPAR: 1970-101A. Apogee: 39,895 km (24,789 mi). Perigee: 463 km (287 mi). Inclination: 65.50 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1970 December 12 - .
13:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou Diamant.
LV Family:
Diamant.
Launch Vehicle:
Diamant B.
- Peole - .
Mass: 70 kg (154 lb). Nation: France.
Agency: CNES.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Peole.
Decay Date: 1980-06-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 4801 . COSPAR: 1970-109A. Apogee: 750 km (460 mi). Perigee: 634 km (393 mi). Inclination: 15.00 deg. Period: 98.60 min. Gathered data from meteorological balloon system. .
1970 December 25 - .
03:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-17 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1975-12-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 4829 . COSPAR: 1970-114A. Apogee: 39,881 km (24,780 mi). Perigee: 474 km (294 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1971 January 26 - .
00:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur.
1971 February 3 - .
01:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta M.
- NATO 2 - .
Payload: NATO IIB. Mass: 243 kg (535 lb). Nation: NATO.
Agency: NATO.
Program: NATO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Skynet.
Spacecraft: NATO 1.
Completed Operations Date: 1984-06-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 4902 . COSPAR: 1971-009A. Apogee: 35,802 km (22,246 mi). Perigee: 35,772 km (22,227 mi). Inclination: 13.90 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min.
The second NATO military communications satellite (NATO IIB) was launched by NASA aboard a Thrust Augmented Thor/Delta booster. Developed for NATO under SAMSO program management, the spacecraft was first placed in a transfer orbit and then moved into an acceptable synchronous orbit on 4 February. Although numerous difficulties were experienced prior to launch, the satellite achieved its stationary orbit and has performed successfully since then. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 26 deg W in 1971-1975?; over the Americas at 105 deg W in 1976-1983; over the Americas at 110 deg W in 1983; over the Americas at 105 deg W in 1983-1998 As of 5 September 2001 located at 104.88 deg W drifting at 0.004 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 105.24W drifting at 0.007W degrees per day.
1971 April 23 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 407 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5174 . COSPAR: 1971-035A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 773 km (480 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1971 May 7 - .
14:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 411 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 9. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5210 . COSPAR: 1971-041A. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,316 km (817 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.90 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 417 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 15. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5216 . COSPAR: 1971-041G. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,343 km (834 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.20 min.
- Cosmos 418 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 16. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5217 . COSPAR: 1971-041H. Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 416 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 14. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5215 . COSPAR: 1971-041F. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,371 km (851 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 415 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 13. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5214 . COSPAR: 1971-041E. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi). Perigee: 1,451 km (901 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 414 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 12. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5213 . COSPAR: 1971-041D. Apogee: 1,494 km (928 mi). Perigee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 413 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 11. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5212 . COSPAR: 1971-041C. Apogee: 1,508 km (937 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 412 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 10. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5211 . COSPAR: 1971-041B. Apogee: 1,535 km (953 mi). Perigee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.20 min.
1971 July 28 - .
03:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-18 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1977-07-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 5367 . COSPAR: 1971-064A. Apogee: 39,877 km (24,778 mi). Perigee: 478 km (297 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1971 October 13 - .
13:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 444 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 17. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5547 . COSPAR: 1971-086A. Apogee: 1,508 km (937 mi). Perigee: 1,321 km (820 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.10 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 451 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 24. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5554 . COSPAR: 1971-086H. Apogee: 1,573 km (977 mi). Perigee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.70 min.
- Cosmos 446 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 19. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5549 . COSPAR: 1971-086C. Apogee: 1,512 km (939 mi). Perigee: 1,381 km (858 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 449 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 22. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5552 . COSPAR: 1971-086F. Apogee: 1,542 km (958 mi). Perigee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.30 min.
- Cosmos 445 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 18. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5548 . COSPAR: 1971-086B. Apogee: 1,512 km (939 mi). Perigee: 1,350 km (830 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 448 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 21. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5551 . COSPAR: 1971-086E. Apogee: 1,517 km (942 mi). Perigee: 1,440 km (890 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 447 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 20. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5550 . COSPAR: 1971-086D. Apogee: 1,514 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 450 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 23. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5553 . COSPAR: 1971-086G. Apogee: 1,529 km (950 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
1971 November 3 - .
03:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- DSCS II-01 - .
Payload: DSCS II F-1 / OPS 9431. Mass: 520 kg (1,140 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS II.
Completed Operations Date: 1979-05-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 5587 . COSPAR: 1971-095A. Apogee: 35,815 km (22,254 mi). Perigee: 35,765 km (22,223 mi). Inclination: 13.80 deg. Period: 1,436.30 min.
A Titan IIIC, launched from Cape Canaveral, placed into synchronous orbits the first pair of 1,200-pound advanced communications satellites of the Defense Satellite Communication System Phase II (DSCS II). After some initial difficulties with the satellites, telemetry and command links were established with both satellites by 5 November. Under SAMSO program management, TRW Systems Group manufactured these second generation communications satellites that were intended as replacements for the 26-satellite Initial Defense Satellite Communication Systems (IDSCS). Each of the DSCS II (Program 777) satellites would be able to handle voice, teletype, computerized digital data, and video transmissions. Defense Satellite Communications System. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 106 deg W in 1972-?; over the Americas at 81 deg W in 1977-1979; over the Americas at 100-110 deg W in drift 1979-1998 As of 1 September 2001 located at 103.05 deg W drifting at 0.044 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 110.10W drifting at 0.035W degrees per day.
1971 November 24 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1971 December 17 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 468 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 5705 . COSPAR: 1971-114A. Apogee: 789 km (490 mi). Perigee: 768 km (477 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1971 December 19 - .
22:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-19 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1977-04-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 5712 . COSPAR: 1971-115A. Apogee: 39,126 km (24,311 mi). Perigee: 522 km (324 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 703.50 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1971 December 20 - .
01:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur.
1972 January 23 - .
00:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur.
1972 April 4 - .
20:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-20 - .
Payload: Molniya-1 s/n 27. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1974-01-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 5927 . COSPAR: 1972-025A. Apogee: 40,006 km (24,858 mi). Perigee: 343 km (213 mi). Inclination: 65.70 deg. Period: 717.60 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1972 May 19 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 2-02 - .
Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1977-03-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 6031 . COSPAR: 1972-037A. Apogee: 39,293 km (24,415 mi). Perigee: 479 km (297 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 706.00 min. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system; transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. .
1972 June 13 - .
21:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur.
1972 June 23 - .
09:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 494 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6059 . COSPAR: 1972-043A. Apogee: 786 km (488 mi). Perigee: 772 km (479 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1972 July 20 - .
18:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 504 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 25. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6117 . COSPAR: 1972-057A. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,321 km (820 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.00 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 507 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 28. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6120 . COSPAR: 1972-057D. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 508 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 29. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6121 . COSPAR: 1972-057E. Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,443 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 506 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 27. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6119 . COSPAR: 1972-057C. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,382 km (858 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 505 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 26. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6118 . COSPAR: 1972-057B. Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,352 km (840 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.30 min.
- Cosmos 509 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 30. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6122 . COSPAR: 1972-057F. Apogee: 1,498 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 511 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 32. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6124 . COSPAR: 1972-057H. Apogee: 1,545 km (960 mi). Perigee: 1,495 km (928 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.40 min.
- Cosmos 510 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 31. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6123 . COSPAR: 1972-057G. Apogee: 1,510 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,495 km (928 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
1972 September 30 - .
20:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 2-03 - .
Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1978-01-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 6208 . COSPAR: 1972-075A. Apogee: 39,170 km (24,330 mi). Perigee: 470 km (290 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 703.30 min. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system; transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. .
1972 October 14 - .
06:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-21 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1977-11-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 6231 . COSPAR: 1972-081A. Apogee: 34,684 km (21,551 mi). Perigee: 494 km (306 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 615.40 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1972 October 15 - .
17:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 0300.
- Oscar 6 - .
Payload: Amsat-Oscar-6. Mass: 16 kg (35 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: AmSat.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 6236 . COSPAR: 1972-082B. Apogee: 1,455 km (904 mi). Perigee: 1,449 km (900 mi). Inclination: 101.70 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
AMSAT-OSCAR 6 was launched piggyback with ITOS-D (NOAA 2). AO-6 was the first phase 2 satellite (Phase II-A). Weight 16 kg. Box shaped 430 x 300 x 150 mm. Quarter-wave monopole antennas (144 and 435 MHz) and half-wave dipole antenna (29 MHz). Firsts: complex control system using discrete logic; satellite-to-satellite relay communication via AO-7; demonstrated doppler-location of ground station for search and rescue; demonstrated low-cost medical data relay from remote locations. Equipped with solar panels powering NiCd batteries, AO-6 provided 24 V at 3.5 W power to three transponders. It carried a Mode A transponder (100 kHz wide at 1 W) and provided store-and-forward morse and teletype messages (named Codestore) for later transmission. AO-6 lasted 4.5 years until a battery failure ceased operation on June 21, 1977. Subsystems were built in the United States, Australia, and Germany.
1972 October 17 - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1972 November 1 - .
02:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 528 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 33. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6262 . COSPAR: 1972-087A. Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Perigee: 1,367 km (849 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.20 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 534 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 39. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6269 . COSPAR: 1972-087G. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,349 km (838 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 535 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 40. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6270 . COSPAR: 1972-087H. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,384 km (859 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 533 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 38. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6268 . COSPAR: 1972-087F. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,317 km (818 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.60 min.
- Cosmos 532 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 37. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6267 . COSPAR: 1972-087E. Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Perigee: 1,300 km (800 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.40 min.
- Cosmos 531 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 36. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6266 . COSPAR: 1972-087D. Apogee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,421 km (882 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 530 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 35. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6265 . COSPAR: 1972-087C. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,333 km (828 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 529 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 34. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6264 . COSPAR: 1972-087B. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,402 km (871 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
1972 November 10 - .
01:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 1914.
- Anik A1 - .
Payload: Telesat 1. Mass: 557 kg (1,227 lb). Nation: Canada.
Agency: Telesat.
Program: Anik.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 333.
Completed Operations Date: 1982-07-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 6278 . COSPAR: 1972-090A. Apogee: 36,247 km (22,522 mi). Perigee: 36,145 km (22,459 mi). Inclination: 11.30 deg. Period: 1,457.10 min.
Anik I and Anik II also registered as United States objects. .The satellites, act as space repeaters capable of receiving transmissions from earth stations and retransmitting them to other earth stations in Canada. The antenna coverage of the satellite pr ovides the capability of serving virtually all of Canada. Anik I and II had weights of 1240.59 lb and 1246.48 lb. Each satellite has 12 RF channels each capable of transmitting a color television signal or up to 900 one-way voice channels. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 114 deg W in 1973-1976; over the Americas at 104 deg W in 1976-1982 As of 1 September 2001 located at 66.14 deg W drifting at 5.205 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 107.03W drifting at 5.211W degrees per day.
1972 December 2 - .
04:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-22 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1976-02-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 6294 . COSPAR: 1972-095A. Apogee: 39,608 km (24,611 mi). Perigee: 462 km (287 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 712.00 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1972 December 12 - .
06:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 2-04 - .
Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1975-01-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 6308 . COSPAR: 1972-098A. Apogee: 39,284 km (24,409 mi). Perigee: 507 km (315 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 706.40 min. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system; transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. .
1972 December 25 - .
23:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 540 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6323 . COSPAR: 1972-104A. Apogee: 790 km (490 mi). Perigee: 763 km (474 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1973 February 3 - .
05:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-23 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1977-10-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 6356 . COSPAR: 1973-007A. Apogee: 39,602 km (24,607 mi). Perigee: 476 km (295 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 712.20 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1973 April 5 - .
11:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1973 April 20 - .
23:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 1914.
- Anik A2 - .
Payload: Telesat 2. Mass: 272 kg (599 lb). Nation: Canada.
Agency: Telesat.
Program: Anik.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 333.
Completed Operations Date: 1982-10-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 6437 . COSPAR: 1973-023A. Apogee: 35,952 km (22,339 mi). Perigee: 35,886 km (22,298 mi). Inclination: 13.70 deg. Period: 1,442.90 min.
Anik I and Anik II also registered as United States objects. .The satellites, act as space repeaters capable of receiving transmissions from earth stations and retransmitting them to other earth stations in Canada. The antenna coverage of the satellite pr ovides the capability of serving virtually all of Canada. Anik I and II had weights of 1240.59 lb and 1246.48 lb. Each satellite has 12 RF channels each capable of transmitting a color television signal or up to 900 one-way voice channels. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 109 deg W in 1973-1979; over the Americas at 106 deg W in 1979-1981; over the Americas at 114 deg W in 1981-1982 As of 26 August 2001 located at 0.59 deg E drifting at 1.690 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 150.94E drifting at 1.684W degrees per day.
1973 June 8 - .
15:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 564 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 41. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6675 . COSPAR: 1973-037A. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,395 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 565 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 42. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6676 . COSPAR: 1973-037B. Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Perigee: 1,449 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 566 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 43. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6677 . COSPAR: 1973-037C. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,433 km (890 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 567 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 44. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6678 . COSPAR: 1973-037D. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 568 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 45. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6679 . COSPAR: 1973-037E. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,375 km (854 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 569 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 46. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6680 . COSPAR: 1973-037F. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,358 km (843 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.20 min.
- Cosmos 570 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 47. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6681 . COSPAR: 1973-037G. Apogee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,337 km (830 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 571 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 48. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6682 . COSPAR: 1973-037H. Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Perigee: 1,319 km (819 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
1973 July 11 - .
09:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1973 August 23 - .
22:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1973 August 30 - .
00:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-24 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1979-12-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 6805 . COSPAR: 1973-061A. Apogee: 39,893 km (24,788 mi). Perigee: 463 km (287 mi). Inclination: 65.50 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1973 October 2 - .
21:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 588 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 49. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6845 . COSPAR: 1973-069A. Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,448 km (899 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 590 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 51. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6847 . COSPAR: 1973-069C. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 595 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 56. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6852 . COSPAR: 1973-069H. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,398 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 594 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 55. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6851 . COSPAR: 1973-069G. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,380 km (850 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 593 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 54. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6850 . COSPAR: 1973-069F. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,364 km (847 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.30 min.
- Cosmos 592 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 53. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6849 . COSPAR: 1973-069E. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,330 km (820 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 591 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 52. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6848 . COSPAR: 1973-069D. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,346 km (836 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.10 min.
- Cosmos 589 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 50. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6846 . COSPAR: 1973-069B. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
1973 October 19 - .
10:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1973 November 14 - .
20:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-25 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1979-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 6932 . COSPAR: 1973-089A. Apogee: 39,607 km (24,610 mi). Perigee: 461 km (286 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 712.00 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network. .
1973 November 30 - .
13:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-26 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1985-06-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 6958 . COSPAR: 1973-097A. Apogee: 40,829 km (25,369 mi). Perigee: 619 km (384 mi). Inclination: 62.90 deg. Period: 740.00 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1973 December 4 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 614 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6965 . COSPAR: 1973-098A. Apogee: 787 km (489 mi). Perigee: 751 km (466 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.20 min.
1973 December 13 - .
23:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- DSCS II-03 - .
Payload: DSCS II F-3 / OPS 9433. Mass: 566 kg (1,247 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS II.
Completed Operations Date: 1982-08-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 6973 . COSPAR: 1973-100A. Apogee: 36,661 km (22,780 mi). Perigee: 36,413 km (22,625 mi). Inclination: 13.90 deg. Period: 1,474.60 min.
An Air Force Titan IIIC, launched by the 6555th Aerospace Test Group from the Eastern Test Range, boosted two Program 777 Defense Satellite Communications Systems; 13 deg W. A new inertial guidance system, manufactured by Delco Electronics for the Titan IIIC made its first flight. The new system consisted of an inertial measurement unit and a missile guidance computer. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 13 deg W in 1974-1977; over the Atlantic Ocean 57-66 deg W in 1977-1979 As of 3 September 2001 located at 104.01 deg E drifting at 9.429 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 148.24W drifting at 9.427W degrees per day.
1973 December 19 - .
09:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 617 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 57. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6985 . COSPAR: 1973-104A. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,334 km (828 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 622 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 62. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6990 . COSPAR: 1973-104F. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,370 km (850 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 621 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 61. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6989 . COSPAR: 1973-104E. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,406 km (873 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 618 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 58. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6986 . COSPAR: 1973-104B. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,444 km (897 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 619 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 59. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6987 . COSPAR: 1973-104C. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 624 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 64. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6992 . COSPAR: 1973-104H. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,351 km (839 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.20 min.
- Cosmos 620 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 60. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6988 . COSPAR: 1973-104D. Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 623 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 63. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 6991 . COSPAR: 1973-104G. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,387 km (861 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
1973 December 25 - .
11:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1974 January 19 - .
01:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2313.
FAILURE: Malfunction of the Thor Delta launch vehicle. Failed to reach planned orbit..
Failed Stage: U.
- Skynet 2A - .
Mass: 129 kg (284 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: MoD.
Program: Skynet.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Skynet.
Decay Date: 1974-01-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 7096 . COSPAR: 1974-002A. Apogee: 1,803 km (1,120 mi). Perigee: 104 km (64 mi). Inclination: 37.50 deg. Period: 104.10 min. The first of two British satellites-Skynet IIA-was launched from the Eastern Test Range. The payload was lost.
1974 April 13 - .
23:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1974 April 20 - .
20:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-27 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1983-11-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 7260 . COSPAR: 1974-023A. Apogee: 39,752 km (24,700 mi). Perigee: 606 km (376 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1974 April 23 - .
14:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 641 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 65. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7265 . COSPAR: 1974-024A. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,387 km (861 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 646 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 70. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7270 . COSPAR: 1974-024F. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,404 km (872 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 642 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 66. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7266 . COSPAR: 1974-024B. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,319 km (819 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 643 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 67. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7267 . COSPAR: 1974-024C. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,352 km (840 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.20 min.
- Cosmos 644 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 68. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7268 . COSPAR: 1974-024D. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,335 km (829 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 648 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 72. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7272 . COSPAR: 1974-024H. Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Perigee: 1,438 km (893 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 645 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 69. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7269 . COSPAR: 1974-024E. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,369 km (850 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.30 min.
- Cosmos 647 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 71. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7271 . COSPAR: 1974-024G. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,422 km (883 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
1974 April 26 - .
14:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1974 July 23 - .
01:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1974 July 29 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC81/24.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1974 September 11 - .
17:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 676 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7433 . COSPAR: 1974-071A. Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Perigee: 779 km (484 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1974 September 19 - .
14:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 677 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 73. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7435 . COSPAR: 1974-072A. Apogee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,397 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 678 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 74. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7436 . COSPAR: 1974-072B. Apogee: 1,532 km (951 mi). Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 679 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 75. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7437 . COSPAR: 1974-072C. Apogee: 1,511 km (938 mi). Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 680 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 76. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7438 . COSPAR: 1974-072D. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 681 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 77. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7439 . COSPAR: 1974-072E. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 682 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 78. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7440 . COSPAR: 1974-072F. Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Perigee: 1,452 km (902 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 683 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 79. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7441 . COSPAR: 1974-072G. Apogee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 684 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 80. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7442 . COSPAR: 1974-072H. Apogee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,416 km (879 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
1974 October 10 - .
22:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1974 October 24 - .
12:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-28 - .
Payload: Molniya-1 s/n 26. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1985-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 7480 . COSPAR: 1974-081A. Apogee: 40,633 km (25,248 mi). Perigee: 607 km (377 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 735.80 min. Decay date suspect Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1974 November 15 - .
17:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2310.
- Oscar 7 - .
Payload: Amsat-Oscar-7. Mass: 29 kg (63 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: AmSat.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 7530 . COSPAR: 1974-089B. Apogee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Perigee: 1,440 km (890 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
AMSAT-OSCAR 7 was launched piggyback with ITOS-G (NOAA 4) and the Spanish INTASAT. The second phase 2 satellite (Phase II-B). Weight 28.6 kg. Octahedrally shaped 360 mm high and 424 mm in diameter. Circularly polarized canted turnstile VHF/UHF antenna system and HF dipole. Firsts: Satellite-to-satellite relay communication via AO-6; Early demonstrations of low-budget medical data relay and doppler location of ground transmitters for search-and-rescue operations were done using this satellite. AO-7 was fully operational for 6.5 years until a battery failed in mid 1981. However the satellite was still functional in day-side passes when its ever-degrading solar cells could function, and was still responding to amateurs as of August 2006. Additional Details: here....
1974 November 21 - .
10:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-01 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 11. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 1986-05-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 7540 . COSPAR: 1974-092A. Apogee: 40,095 km (24,913 mi). Perigee: 250 km (150 mi). Inclination: 64.10 deg. Period: 717.60 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1974 November 21 - .
23:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1974 November 23 - .
00:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2313.
- Skynet 2B - .
Payload: Skynet 2A. Mass: 129 kg (284 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: MoD.
Program: Skynet.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Skynet.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 7547 . COSPAR: 1974-094A. Apogee: 35,822 km (22,258 mi). Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 12.20 deg. Period: 1,436.90 min.
A Thor-Delta launched from the Eastern Test Range lifted the second of two Skynet II (Skynet IIB) defense communications satellite for the United Kingdom into an elliptical transfer orbit. Two days later, a firing of the satellite's apogee boost motor placed the satellite in a near circular orbit prior to final positioning in a synchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean. The first Skynet II satellite, Skynet IIA, was lost in January 1974 due to a booster failure after launch from Cape Canaveral. Military communications. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 50-55 deg E in 1975-1977; drifting As of 3 September 2001 located at 18.23 deg E drifting at 0.206 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 54.93E drifting at 0.393E degrees per day.
1974 December 21 - .
02:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 2-11 - .
Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1988-07-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7583 . COSPAR: 1974-102A. Apogee: 40,065 km (24,895 mi). Perigee: 305 km (189 mi). Inclination: 61.90 deg. Period: 718.10 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1975 February 6 - .
04:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 2-12 - .
Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1985-07-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 7641 . COSPAR: 1975-009A. Apogee: 40,746 km (25,318 mi). Perigee: 653 km (405 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 738.70 min. Decay date suspect Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1975 February 20 - .
23:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
FAILURE: Staging electrical disconnect..
Failed Stage: U.
1975 February 28 - .
14:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 711 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 81. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7678 . COSPAR: 1975-016A. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 718 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 88. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7685 . COSPAR: 1975-016H. Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Perigee: 1,429 km (887 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 717 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 87. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7684 . COSPAR: 1975-016G. Apogee: 1,536 km (954 mi). Perigee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.20 min.
- Cosmos 716 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 86. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7683 . COSPAR: 1975-016F. Apogee: 1,514 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 715 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 85. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7682 . COSPAR: 1975-016E. Apogee: 1,504 km (934 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 714 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 84. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7681 . COSPAR: 1975-016D. Apogee: 1,491 km (926 mi). Perigee: 1,445 km (897 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 712 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 82. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7679 . COSPAR: 1975-016B. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 713 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 83. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7680 . COSPAR: 1975-016C. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,396 km (867 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
1975 April 14 - .
17:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-02 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 12. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 1988-11-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 7738 . COSPAR: 1975-029A. Apogee: 39,323 km (24,434 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 61.90 deg. Period: 700.50 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1975 April 29 - .
10:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-29 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 7780 . COSPAR: 1975-036A. Apogee: 38,379 km (23,847 mi). Perigee: 1,983 km (1,232 mi). Inclination: 63.80 deg. Period: 717.90 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1975 May 7 - .
23:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1975 May 20 - .
14:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
FAILURE: Transtage gyro platform lost power; attitude control lost; orbit too low..
Failed Stage: U.
1975 May 22 - .
22:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1975 May 28 - .
00:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 732 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 89. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7820 . COSPAR: 1975-045A. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,404 km (872 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 739 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 96. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7828 . COSPAR: 1975-045H. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,423 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 738 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 95. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7827 . COSPAR: 1975-045G. Apogee: 1,509 km (937 mi). Perigee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 737 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 94. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7826 . COSPAR: 1975-045F. Apogee: 1,529 km (950 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 736 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 93. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7825 . COSPAR: 1975-045E. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 735 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 92. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7824 . COSPAR: 1975-045D. Apogee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 733 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 90. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7822 . COSPAR: 1975-045B. Apogee: 1,554 km (965 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.30 min.
- Cosmos 734 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 91. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 7823 . COSPAR: 1975-045C. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,443 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
1975 June 5 - .
01:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-30 - .
Payload: Molniya-1 s/n 24. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1987-08-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 7903 . COSPAR: 1975-049A. Apogee: 38,307 km (23,802 mi). Perigee: 121 km (75 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 679.10 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1975 July 8 - .
05:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 2-13 - .
Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 2018-09-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 8015 . COSPAR: 1975-063A. Apogee: 38,492 km (23,917 mi). Perigee: 1,887 km (1,172 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 718.30 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1975 August 27 - .
01:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
- Symphonie 2 - .
Payload: Symphonie MV2. Mass: 398 kg (877 lb). Nation: France.
Agency: CNES,
DFVLR.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 100.
Completed Operations Date: 1985-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 8132 . COSPAR: 1975-077A. Apogee: 35,873 km (22,290 mi). Perigee: 35,866 km (22,286 mi). Inclination: 12.70 deg. Period: 1,440.40 min.
Jointly registered by the Federal Republic of Germany (A/AC.105/INF.329) and France (A/AC.105/INF.330). Symphonie flying model no II. Experimental telecommunications satellite. Orbit: geostationary. Also registered by the United Stat es in A/AC.105/INF.331 as 1975-77A, category C, with orbit 1427.4 min, 35364 x 35870 km x 0.0 deg Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 11 deg W in 1975-1985 As of 1 September 2001 located at 164.06 deg W drifting at 1.071 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 167.97E drifting at 1.046W degrees per day.
1975 September 2 - .
13:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-31 - .
Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1.
Decay Date: 1985-11-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 8187 . COSPAR: 1975-079A. Apogee: 40,598 km (25,226 mi). Perigee: 633 km (393 mi). Inclination: 62.90 deg. Period: 735.60 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1975 September 9 - .
00:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1975 September 17 - .
07:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 761 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 97. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8285 . COSPAR: 1975-086A. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,400 km (800 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 767 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 103. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8291 . COSPAR: 1975-086G. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,455 km (904 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 764 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 100. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8288 . COSPAR: 1975-086D. Apogee: 1,526 km (948 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 766 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 102. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8290 . COSPAR: 1975-086F. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 768 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 104. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8292 . COSPAR: 1975-086H. Apogee: 1,491 km (926 mi). Perigee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 765 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 101. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8289 . COSPAR: 1975-086E. Apogee: 1,550 km (960 mi). Perigee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.30 min.
- Cosmos 762 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 98. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8286 . COSPAR: 1975-086B. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,438 km (893 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 763 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 99. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8287 . COSPAR: 1975-086C. Apogee: 1,510 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
1975 September 26 - .
00:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1975 September 30 - .
18:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 773 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8343 . COSPAR: 1975-094A. Apogee: 790 km (490 mi). Perigee: 772 km (479 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.50 min.
1975 November 14 - .
19:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1975 November 28 - .
00:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 783 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8458 . COSPAR: 1975-112A. Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Perigee: 779 km (484 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1975 December 13 - .
01:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3914.
1975 December 17 - .
11:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1975 December 22 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC81/24.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
- Raduga 1 - .
Payload: Raduga s/n 11L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Raduga .
Completed Operations Date: 1978-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 8513 . COSPAR: 1975-123A. Apogee: 35,807 km (22,249 mi). Perigee: 35,758 km (22,218 mi). Inclination: 13.30 deg. Period: 1,435.90 min.
Statsionar-1. Provision of uninterrupted round-the-clock telephone and telegraph radio-communications system in the USSR, transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 85 deg E in 1975-1978? As of 27 August 2001 located at 70.55 deg E drifting at 0.084 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 85.79E drifting at 0.009E degrees per day.
1975 December 27 - .
10:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 January 17 - .
23:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1976 January 22 - .
11:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 January 28 - .
10:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 791 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 105. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8607 . COSPAR: 1976-008A. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,401 km (870 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 114.80 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 797 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 111. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8613 . COSPAR: 1976-008G. Apogee: 1,530 km (950 mi). Perigee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 116.10 min.
- Cosmos 793 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 107. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8609 . COSPAR: 1976-008C. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 798 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 112. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8614 . COSPAR: 1976-008H. Apogee: 1,554 km (965 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 116.40 min.
- Cosmos 792 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 106. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8608 . COSPAR: 1976-008B. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,436 km (892 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 794 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 108. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8610 . COSPAR: 1976-008D. Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,452 km (902 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 795 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 109. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8611 . COSPAR: 1976-008E. Apogee: 1,498 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 796 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 110. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8612 . COSPAR: 1976-008F. Apogee: 1,516 km (941 mi). Perigee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
1976 January 29 - .
23:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1976 February 19 - .
22:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1976 March 11 - .
19:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 March 19 - .
19:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 March 26 - .
22:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3914.
1976 April 22 - .
20:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
- NATO 3A - .
Mass: 310 kg (680 lb). Nation: NATO.
Agency: NATO.
Program: NATO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: NATO 3.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-12-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 8808 . COSPAR: 1976-035A. Apogee: 36,017 km (22,379 mi). Perigee: 35,801 km (22,245 mi). Inclination: 13.30 deg. Period: 1,442.40 min.
A Thor/Delta carrying the NATO IIIA satellite was successfully launched from LC-17B, Eastern Test Range. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 18 deg W in 1976-1982; over the Atlantic Ocean 30 deg W in 1982-1984; over the Atlantic Ocean 50 deg W in 1984-1985; over the Atlantic Ocean at 30 deg W in 1985-1989; over the Americas at 125 deg W in 1989-1991 As of 5 September 2001 located at 4.12 deg E drifting at 1.524 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 142.00E drifting at 1.522W degrees per day.
1976 May 12 - .
17:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 May 13 - .
22:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1976 June 2 - .
20:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- SDS no. 1 - .
Payload: SDS no. 1 / OPS 7837. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Quasar.
USAF Sat Cat: 8871 . COSPAR: 1976-050A. Apogee: 39,315 km (24,429 mi). Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 703.80 min.
1976 June 10 - .
00:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1976 June 15 - .
13:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 825 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 113. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8889 . COSPAR: 1976-054A. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,395 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 831 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 119. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8895 . COSPAR: 1976-054G. Apogee: 1,507 km (936 mi). Perigee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 830 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 118. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8894 . COSPAR: 1976-054F. Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 832 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 120. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8896 . COSPAR: 1976-054H. Apogee: 1,521 km (945 mi). Perigee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 829 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 117. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8893 . COSPAR: 1976-054E. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,451 km (901 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 828 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 116. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8892 . COSPAR: 1976-054D. Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Perigee: 1,432 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 827 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 115. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8891 . COSPAR: 1976-054C. Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Perigee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 826 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 114. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8890 . COSPAR: 1976-054B. Apogee: 1,545 km (960 mi). Perigee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.30 min.
1976 June 29 - .
08:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 836 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 8923 . COSPAR: 1976-061A. Apogee: 801 km (497 mi). Perigee: 773 km (480 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1976 July 1 - .
08:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
FAILURE: Fourth stage failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Cosmos 837 - .
Payload: Molniya-2 s/n 27. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1983-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 8927 . COSPAR: 1976-062A. Apogee: 936 km (581 mi). Perigee: 438 km (272 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 98.50 min. Failed Molniya..
1976 July 8 - .
23:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
- Palapa 1 - .
Payload: Palapa A1. Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Nation: Indonesia.
Agency: Perumtel.
Program: Palapa.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 333.
Completed Operations Date: 1986-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 9009 . COSPAR: 1976-066A. Apogee: 35,852 km (22,277 mi). Perigee: 35,818 km (22,256 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,438.60 min.
Palapa A1 and A2 were the initial elements of Indonesia's domestic communications satellite system. The spacecraft were identical to Canada's Anik and Western Union's Westars except for a modified parabolic reflector, enlarged to give maximum illumination of the Indonesian land mass. Operational lives for Palapa A1 and A2 ended June 1985 and January 1988, respectively. Spacecraft: Based on Hughes HS-333 design.1.5 m diameter parabolic reflector with 12 transponders working through 125 Earth stations. Spin stabilised with despun antenna and feeds. Payload: Both satellites carried 12 transponders that provided 4000 voice circuits or 12 simultaneous TV channels to the country's 6000+ inhabited islands. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 83 deg E in 1976-1986? As of 28 August 2001 located at 177.38 deg E drifting at 0.588 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 51.89W drifting at 0.649W degrees per day.
1976 July 15 - .
13:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 841 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9022 . COSPAR: 1976-069A. Apogee: 789 km (490 mi). Perigee: 769 km (477 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1976 July 22 - .
22:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1976 July 23 - .
15:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 August 6 - .
22:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- SDS no. 2 - .
Payload: SDS no. 2 / OPS 7940. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Quasar.
USAF Sat Cat: 9270 . COSPAR: 1976-080A. Apogee: 39,315 km (24,429 mi). Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 703.80 min. Satellite Data Systems 2..
1976 September 1 - .
03:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
FAILURE: Fourth stage failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Cosmos 853 - .
Payload: Molniya-2 s/n 26. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-2.
Decay Date: 1976-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 9398 . COSPAR: 1976-088A. Apogee: 461 km (286 mi). Perigee: 243 km (150 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 91.60 min. Failed Molniya..
1976 September 11 - .
18:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC81/24.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1976 September 29 - .
07:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 858 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9443 . COSPAR: 1976-098A. Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Perigee: 774 km (480 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.50 min.
1976 October 14 - .
22:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1976 October 26 - .
14:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC81/24.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1976 December 2 - .
02:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1976 December 7 - .
10:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 871 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 121. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9588 . COSPAR: 1976-118A. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 878 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 128. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9595 . COSPAR: 1976-118H. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 877 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 127. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9594 . COSPAR: 1976-118G. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,455 km (904 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 876 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 126. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9593 . COSPAR: 1976-118F. Apogee: 1,539 km (956 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 875 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 125. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9592 . COSPAR: 1976-118E. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,437 km (892 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 874 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 124. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9591 . COSPAR: 1976-118D. Apogee: 1,516 km (941 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 873 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 123. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9590 . COSPAR: 1976-118C. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 872 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 122. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 9589 . COSPAR: 1976-118B. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,398 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
1976 December 28 - .
06:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1977 January 28 - .
00:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
- NATO 3B - .
Mass: 701 kg (1,545 lb). Nation: NATO.
Agency: NATO.
Program: NATO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: NATO 3.
Completed Operations Date: 1993-07-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 9785 . COSPAR: 1977-005A. Apogee: 37,421 km (23,252 mi). Perigee: 37,079 km (23,039 mi). Inclination: 10.50 deg. Period: 1,511.50 min.
A Delta booster launched the NATO III-B communications satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 135 deg W in 1977-1979 over the Atlantic Ocean 20 deg W in 1979-1982 over the Atlantic Ocean 18 deg W in 1983-1986 over the Atlantic Ocean60 deg W in 1987-1993 As of 5 September 2001 located at 74.61 deg W drifting at 18.018 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 40.43E drifting at 18.015W degrees per day.
1977 February 11 - .
14:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1977 March 10 - .
23:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1977 March 24 - .
11:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1977 April 28 - .
09:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1977 May 12 - .
14:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- DSCS II-07 - .
Payload: DSCS II F-7 / OPS 9437. Mass: 565 kg (1,245 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS II.
Completed Operations Date: 1981-12-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 10000 . COSPAR: 1977-034A. Apogee: 36,894 km (22,924 mi). Perigee: 36,759 km (22,840 mi). Inclination: 15.80 deg. Period: 1,489.60 min.
A Titan IIIC launched a pair of DSCS II satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 12 deg W in 1977-1979; over the Atlantic Ocean 5 deg W in 1979; over the Pacific Ocean 140 deg E in 1980-1981 As of 28 August 2001 located at 152.07 deg W drifting at 12.959 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 47.37W drifting at 12.959W degrees per day.
- DSCS II-08 - .
Payload: DSCS II F-8 / OPS 9438. Mass: 565 kg (1,245 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS II.
Completed Operations Date: 1990-02-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 10001 . COSPAR: 1977-034B. Apogee: 37,343 km (23,203 mi). Perigee: 37,061 km (23,028 mi). Inclination: 15.50 deg. Period: 1,509.00 min.
A Titan IIIC launched a pair of DSCS II satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 175 deg E in 1977-1979 over the Atlantic Ocean 12 deg W in 1979-80 over the Pacific Ocean 175 deg E in 1980-1983 over the Pacific Ocean180 deg E in 1983-1986 over the Atlantic Ocean 1 deg W in 1986-1989 As of 3 September 2001 located at 143.55 deg W drifting at 17.451 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 13.13E drifting at 17.445W degrees per day.
1977 May 26 - .
21:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1977 June 24 - .
05:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-37 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1993-05-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 10092 . COSPAR: 1977-054A. Apogee: 4,564 km (2,835 mi). Perigee: 106 km (65 mi). Inclination: 62.60 deg. Period: 134.90 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network. .
1977 July 1 - .
11:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 923 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10120 . COSPAR: 1977-059A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 781 km (485 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.70 min.
1977 July 23 - .
21:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1977 August 24 - .
18:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 939 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 129. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10282 . COSPAR: 1977-079A. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,432 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 944 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 134. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10290 . COSPAR: 1977-079F. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 943 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 133. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10289 . COSPAR: 1977-079E. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,450 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 946 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 136. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10292 . COSPAR: 1977-079H. Apogee: 1,510 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 945 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 135. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10291 . COSPAR: 1977-079G. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 942 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 132. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10288 . COSPAR: 1977-079D. Apogee: 1,532 km (951 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 940 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 130. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10286 . COSPAR: 1977-079B. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 941 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 131. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10287 . COSPAR: 1977-079C. Apogee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
1977 August 30 - .
18:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1977 September 20 - .
17:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1977 September 30 - .
01:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
FAILURE: Atlas failure - gas generator hot gas leak..
Failed Stage: 1.
1977 October 28 - .
01:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-08 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 18. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 10455 . COSPAR: 1977-105A. Apogee: 38,508 km (23,927 mi). Perigee: 1,840 km (1,140 mi). Inclination: 63.70 deg. Period: 717.70 min. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system; transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. .
1977 December 15 - .
00:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
- Sakura - .
Payload: CS-1A. Mass: 676 kg (1,490 lb). Nation: Japan.
Agency: NASDA.
Program: CS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: CS-1.
Completed Operations Date: 1985-11-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 10516 . COSPAR: 1977-118A. Apogee: 36,176 km (22,478 mi). Perigee: 36,169 km (22,474 mi). Inclination: 10.50 deg. Period: 1,455.90 min.
Medium-capacity Communications Satellite for Experimental Purposes . Launch vehicle Delta 2914-137. Launch time 0047 UT. Geographical longitude on geostationary orbit: 135 deg E. CS is a spin stabilized geostationary communications satellite. Characteris tics of satellite: Weight approx 340 kg at an early stage in orbit, configuration: cylindrical, height 3.48 m, diameter 2.18m, Expected life more than three years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 135 deg E in 1977-1983 over the Pacific Ocean 150 deg E in 1984-1985 As of 25 August 2001 located at 78.79 deg E drifting at 4.904 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 94.72W drifting at 4.901W degrees per day.
1977 December 16 - .
04:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 968 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10520 . COSPAR: 1977-119A. Apogee: 791 km (491 mi). Perigee: 765 km (475 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1978 January 7 - .
00:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1978 January 10 - .
20:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 976 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 137. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10581 . COSPAR: 1978-005A. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,455 km (904 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 983 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 144. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10590 . COSPAR: 1978-005H. Apogee: 1,538 km (955 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 978 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 139. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10585 . COSPAR: 1978-005C. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,419 km (881 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 977 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 138. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10584 . COSPAR: 1978-005B. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,400 km (800 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 982 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 143. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10589 . COSPAR: 1978-005G. Apogee: 1,516 km (941 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 981 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 142. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10588 . COSPAR: 1978-005F. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 980 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 141. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10587 . COSPAR: 1978-005E. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 979 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 140. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10586 . COSPAR: 1978-005D. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,437 km (892 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
1978 January 24 - .
06:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1978 February 9 - .
21:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
- Fltsatcom 1 - .
Mass: 1,884 kg (4,153 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Fltsatcom.
USAF Sat Cat: 10669 . COSPAR: 1978-016A. Apogee: 36,170 km (22,470 mi). Perigee: 36,119 km (22,443 mi). Inclination: 14.60 deg. Period: 1,454.40 min.
An Atlas booster was launched from Cape Canaveral carrying the first FLTSATCOM satellite. The launch was successful, and the satellite functioned normally once in orbit. It was declared operational on 4 April. Fleet Satellite Communications. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Launch vehicle put payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 100 deg W in 1978-1987; over the Pacific Ocean 177 deg W in 1987-1992; over the Atlantic Ocean 15 deg W in 1992-1996;over the Indian Ocean 72 deg E in 1996-2001. Last known longitude (26 July 1999) 71.17 deg E drifting at 0.004 deg W per day.
1978 February 17 - .
16:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 990 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10676 . COSPAR: 1978-019A. Apogee: 791 km (491 mi). Perigee: 764 km (474 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1978 March 2 - .
22:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-39 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1992-03-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 10696 . COSPAR: 1978-024A. Apogee: 39,957 km (24,828 mi). Perigee: 401 km (249 mi). Inclination: 62.00 deg. Period: 717.90 min. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network. .
1978 March 5 - .
17:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2910.
- Oscar 8 - .
Payload: Amsat-Oscar-8. Mass: 27 kg (59 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: AmSat.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 10703 . COSPAR: 1978-026B. Apogee: 903 km (561 mi). Perigee: 894 km (555 mi). Inclination: 99.20 deg. Period: 103.00 min.
AMSAT-OSCAR 8 was launched piggyback with LandSat 3 (ERTS 3) and PIX. The third phase 2 satellite (Phase II-D). Weight 27.2 kg. Box shaped, 33 cm high, 38 x 38 cm. Circularly polarized VHF canted turnstile, UHF quarter wave monopole, and HF half-wave dipole antenna system. Another cooperative international effort (United States, Canada, Germany and Japan). AO-8 had a similar store-and-forward service as AO-7 and carried Mode A (145.850-900 MHz uplink and 29.400-500 MHz downlink) and Mode J (145.900-146.000 MHz uplink and 435.100 MHz downlink (inverted)) linear transponders and telemetry beacons on 435.095 MHz and 29.402 MHz. AO-8's primary mission was for educational applications and amateur communications. It was in operation for six years until the battery failed on June 24, 1983.
1978 March 25 - .
18:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
FAILURE: Second stage hydraulic pump failure..
Failed Stage: 2.
1978 March 31 - .
23:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1978 May 27 - .
01:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
FAILURE: Stage 1 - vehicle failed at launch..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Ekran s/n 13L - .
Payload: Ekran s/n 13L. Mass: 1,970 kg (4,340 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Ekran.
Failed launch of communications satellite..
1978 June 2 - .
12:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-40 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 10925 . COSPAR: 1978-055A. Apogee: 38,729 km (24,065 mi). Perigee: 1,627 km (1,010 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network..
1978 June 7 - .
22:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1013 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 145. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10930 . COSPAR: 1978-056A. Apogee: 1,554 km (965 mi). Perigee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.30 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1019 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 151. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10936 . COSPAR: 1978-056G. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1020 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 152. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10937 . COSPAR: 1978-056H. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1018 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 150. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10935 . COSPAR: 1978-056F. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1017 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 149. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10934 . COSPAR: 1978-056E. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,458 km (905 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1016 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 148. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10933 . COSPAR: 1978-056D. Apogee: 1,498 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1015 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 147. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10932 . COSPAR: 1978-056C. Apogee: 1,516 km (941 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 1014 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 146. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10931 . COSPAR: 1978-056B. Apogee: 1,531 km (951 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.10 min.
1978 June 21 - .
09:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1023 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 10961 . COSPAR: 1978-063A. Apogee: 786 km (488 mi). Perigee: 766 km (475 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1978 June 29 - .
22:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1978 July 14 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-41 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1992-02-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 10984 . COSPAR: 1978-072A. Apogee: 38,306 km (23,802 mi). Perigee: 260 km (160 mi). Inclination: 61.80 deg. Period: 681.90 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1978 July 18 - .
21:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1978 August 5 - .
05:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- SDS no. 3 - .
Payload: SDS no. 3 / OPS 7310. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Quasar.
Decay Date: 2001-02-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 10993 . COSPAR: 1978-075A. Apogee: 39,053 km (24,266 mi). Perigee: 315 km (195 mi). Inclination: 62.50 deg. Period: 697.10 min. Or Jumpseat..
1978 August 17 - .
20:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
FAILURE: Stage 1 - vehicle failed at launch..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Ekran s/n 15L - .
Payload: Ekran s/n 15L. Mass: 1,970 kg (4,340 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Ekran.
1978 August 22 - .
23:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-42 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2015-08-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 11007 . COSPAR: 1978-080A. Apogee: 34,374 km (21,358 mi). Perigee: 1,181 km (733 mi). Inclination: 63.80 deg. Period: 622.70 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1978 October 4 - .
03:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1034 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 153. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11042 . COSPAR: 1978-091A. Apogee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,422 km (883 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1037 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 156. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11046 . COSPAR: 1978-091D. Apogee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1040 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 159. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11049 . COSPAR: 1978-091G. Apogee: 1,527 km (948 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.10 min.
- Cosmos 1041 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 160. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11050 . COSPAR: 1978-091H. Apogee: 1,509 km (937 mi). Perigee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 1038 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 157. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11047 . COSPAR: 1978-091E. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1039 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 158. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11048 . COSPAR: 1978-091F. Apogee: 1,552 km (964 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.30 min.
- Cosmos 1035 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 154. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11044 . COSPAR: 1978-091B. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,403 km (871 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1036 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 155. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11045 . COSPAR: 1978-091C. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
1978 October 13 - .
05:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1978 October 17 - .
16:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
FAILURE: Second stage explosion..
Failed Stage: 2.
- Ekran s/n 14L - .
Payload: Ekran s/n 14L. Mass: 1,970 kg (4,340 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Ekran.
1978 October 26 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32/2.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Radio-2; Radio Sputnik 2 - .
Payload: RS-2. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 11086 . COSPAR: 1978-100C. Apogee: 1,705 km (1,059 mi). Perigee: 1,686 km (1,047 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 120.30 min. Launched with Cosmos-1045. Amateur radiocommunication and scientific and technical experiments and study projects by students at higher educational establishments..
- Radio Sputnik 1 - .
Payload: RS-1. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 11085 . COSPAR: 1978-100B. Apogee: 1,707 km (1,060 mi). Perigee: 1,686 km (1,047 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 120.40 min. Launched with Cosmos-1045. Amateur radiocommunication and scientific and technical experiments and study projects by students at higher educational establishments..
1978 November 16 - .
21:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1048 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11111 . COSPAR: 1978-105A. Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Perigee: 769 km (477 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.50 min.
1978 November 19 - .
00:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
- NATO 3C - .
Mass: 720 kg (1,580 lb). Nation: NATO.
Agency: NATO.
Program: NATO.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: NATO 3.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-06-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 11115 . COSPAR: 1978-106A. Apogee: 36,299 km (22,555 mi). Perigee: 36,289 km (22,548 mi). Inclination: 11.80 deg. Period: 1,462.10 min.
A Delta 2914 booster was launched from Cape Canaveral carrying the NATO IIIC satellite. The launch was successful, and the satellite performed satisfactorily in orbit. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 50 deg W in 1979-1982 over the Atlantic Ocean 21 deg W in 1983-1986 over the Atlantic Ocean 18 deg W in 1987-1991 over the Atlantic Ocean21 deg W in 1991-1992 As of 31 August 2001 located at 122.29 deg E drifting at 6.431 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 114.22E drifting at 6.438W degrees per day.
1978 December 5 - .
18:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1051 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 161. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11128 . COSPAR: 1978-109A. Apogee: 1,486 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1058 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 168. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11135 . COSPAR: 1978-109H. Apogee: 1,538 km (955 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.20 min.
- Cosmos 1056 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 166. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11133 . COSPAR: 1978-109F. Apogee: 1,504 km (934 mi). Perigee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 1057 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 167. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11134 . COSPAR: 1978-109G. Apogee: 1,515 km (941 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 1052 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 162. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11129 . COSPAR: 1978-109B. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1053 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 163. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11130 . COSPAR: 1978-109C. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,430 km (880 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1054 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 164. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11131 . COSPAR: 1978-109D. Apogee: 1,490 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,446 km (898 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1055 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 165. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11132 . COSPAR: 1978-109E. Apogee: 1,491 km (926 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
1978 December 14 - .
00:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- DSCS II-11 - .
Payload: DSCS II F-11 / OPS 9441. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS II.
Completed Operations Date: 1993-12-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 11144 . COSPAR: 1978-113A. Apogee: 37,749 km (23,456 mi). Perigee: 37,515 km (23,310 mi). Inclination: 9.80 deg. Period: 1,531.40 min.
A Titan IIIC was launched from Cape Canaveral carrying DSCS II satellites F-ll and F-12. The vehicle placed the satellites in the proper orbit, and the satellites performed normally once there. They were expected to go into operation in mid-January 1979, at which point the DSCS II system would have a full, four-satellite constellation at its disposal for the first time in its history. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 135 deg W in 1979-1983 over the Pacific Ocean 129 deg W in 1983-1989 As of 5 September 2001 located at 62.62 deg W drifting at 22.467 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 96.59E drifting at 22.469W degrees per day.
1978 December 16 - .
00:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3914.
1978 December 19 - .
12:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
FAILURE: Block DM malfunction, wrong orbit..
Failed Stage: U.
1979 January 18 - .
15:42 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1979 February 21 - .
07:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1979 March 15 - .
02:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1081 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 169. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11296 . COSPAR: 1979-024A. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,404 km (872 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1087 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 175. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11302 . COSPAR: 1979-024G. Apogee: 1,524 km (946 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 1082 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 170. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11297 . COSPAR: 1979-024B. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,423 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1083 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 171. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11298 . COSPAR: 1979-024C. Apogee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,443 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1084 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 172. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11299 . COSPAR: 1979-024D. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1086 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 174. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11301 . COSPAR: 1979-024F. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1088 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 176. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11303 . COSPAR: 1979-024H. Apogee: 1,548 km (961 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.10 min.
- Cosmos 1085 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 173. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11300 . COSPAR: 1979-024E. Apogee: 1,504 km (934 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
1979 April 12 - .
00:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-43 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1989-12-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 11328 . COSPAR: 1979-031A. Apogee: 39,936 km (24,815 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 713.40 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1979 April 25 - .
03:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1979 May 4 - .
18:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
- Fltsatcom 2 - .
Mass: 1,884 kg (4,153 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Fltsatcom.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-02-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 11353 . COSPAR: 1979-038A. Apogee: 36,331 km (22,574 mi). Perigee: 36,227 km (22,510 mi). Inclination: 13.50 deg. Period: 1,461.30 min.
The second FLTSATCOM satellite was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on board an Atlas/Centaur booster. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Launch vehicle put payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 23 deg W in 1979-1980; 72 deg E in 1980-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 90.48 deg W drifting at 6.234 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 12.01W drifting at 6.223W degrees per day.
1979 June 5 - .
23:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-12 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 21. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 1992-09-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 11384 . COSPAR: 1979-048A. Apogee: 19,362 km (12,030 mi). Perigee: 126 km (78 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 339.60 min. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system; transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. .
1979 June 28 - .
20:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1110 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11425 . COSPAR: 1979-060A. Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Perigee: 775 km (481 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1979 July 5 - .
23:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1979 July 31 - .
03:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-44 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2017-10-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 11474 . COSPAR: 1979-070A. Apogee: 39,806 km (24,734 mi). Perigee: 550 km (340 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1979 August 10 - .
00:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2914.
1979 August 28 - .
00:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1125 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11510 . COSPAR: 1979-078A. Apogee: 795 km (493 mi). Perigee: 779 km (484 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1979 September 25 - .
21:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1130 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 177. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11538 . COSPAR: 1979-084A. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,398 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1135 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 182. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11543 . COSPAR: 1979-084F. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 1132 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 179. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11540 . COSPAR: 1979-084C. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,426 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1131 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 178. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11539 . COSPAR: 1979-084B. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1133 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 180. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11541 . COSPAR: 1979-084D. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,439 km (894 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1134 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 181. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11542 . COSPAR: 1979-084E. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,454 km (903 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1136 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 183. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11544 . COSPAR: 1979-084G. Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1137 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 184. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11545 . COSPAR: 1979-084H. Apogee: 1,514 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
1979 October 3 - .
17:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1979 October 11 - .
16:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1140 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11573 . COSPAR: 1979-089A. Apogee: 787 km (489 mi). Perigee: 765 km (475 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1979 October 20 - .
07:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-45 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1994-02-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 11589 . COSPAR: 1979-091A. Apogee: 39,615 km (24,615 mi). Perigee: 93 km (57 mi). Inclination: 61.70 deg. Period: 704.70 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1979 November 21 - .
21:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
1979 December 7 - .
01:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3914.
- RCA Satcom 3 - .
Payload: Satcom 3. Mass: 463 kg (1,020 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Amer.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 1000.
USAF Sat Cat: 11635 . COSPAR: 1979-101A. Apogee: 35,502 km (22,059 mi). Perigee: 8,306 km (5,161 mi). Inclination: 8.10 deg. Period: 788.90 min. Failed before reaching geosynchronous orbit..
1979 December 28 - .
11:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
- Gorizont 3 - .
Payload: Gorizont s/n 13L. Mass: 2,100 kg (4,600 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Gorizont .
Completed Operations Date: 1989-12-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 11648 . COSPAR: 1979-105A. Apogee: 35,831 km (22,264 mi). Perigee: 35,779 km (22,231 mi). Inclination: 11.00 deg. Period: 1,437.10 min. Stationed at 53 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 53 deg E in 1980-1984; 40 deg E in 1984-1989 As of 30 August 2001 located at 47.84 deg E drifting at 0.163 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 109.81E drifting at 0.002E degrees per day..
1980 January 11 - .
12:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-46 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1992-10-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 11662 . COSPAR: 1980-002A. Apogee: 28,891 km (17,952 mi). Perigee: 103 km (64 mi). Inclination: 63.20 deg. Period: 500.30 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1980 January 18 - .
01:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1980 February 11 - .
23:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1156 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 185. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11691 . COSPAR: 1980-012A. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,398 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1159 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 188. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11694 . COSPAR: 1980-012D. Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Perigee: 1,450 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1163 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 192. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11698 . COSPAR: 1980-012H. Apogee: 1,543 km (958 mi). Perigee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.10 min.
- Cosmos 1162 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 191. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11697 . COSPAR: 1980-012G. Apogee: 1,519 km (943 mi). Perigee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 1160 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 189. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11695 . COSPAR: 1980-012E. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1158 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 187. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11693 . COSPAR: 1980-012C. Apogee: 1,476 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1157 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 186. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11692 . COSPAR: 1980-012B. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1161 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 190. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11696 . COSPAR: 1980-012F. Apogee: 1,502 km (933 mi). Perigee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
1980 February 20 - .
08:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1980 April 18 - .
17:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
FAILURE: Fourth stage failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Cosmos 1175 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 26. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 1980-09-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 11769 . COSPAR: 1980-031C. Apogee: 458 km (284 mi). Perigee: 251 km (155 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 91.60 min. Probable failed early warning. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1980 June 14 - .
00:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1980 June 21 - .
18:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-47 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1991-04-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 11856 . COSPAR: 1980-053A. Apogee: 24,508 km (15,228 mi). Perigee: 98 km (60 mi). Inclination: 63.60 deg. Period: 423.50 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1980 July 1 - .
07:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1190 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11869 . COSPAR: 1980-056A. Apogee: 792 km (492 mi). Perigee: 777 km (482 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1980 July 9 - .
00:42 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1192 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 193. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11875 . COSPAR: 1980-058A. Apogee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,397 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1196 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 197. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11879 . COSPAR: 1980-058E. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1199 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 200. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11882 . COSPAR: 1980-058H. Apogee: 1,531 km (951 mi). Perigee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 1198 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 199. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11881 . COSPAR: 1980-058G. Apogee: 1,509 km (937 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 1195 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 196. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11878 . COSPAR: 1980-058D. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,450 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1193 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 194. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11876 . COSPAR: 1980-058B. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1197 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 198. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11880 . COSPAR: 1980-058F. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1194 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 195. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 11877 . COSPAR: 1980-058C. Apogee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,432 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
1980 July 14 - .
22:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1980 July 18 - .
10:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1980 October 5 - .
17:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
- Raduga 7 - .
Payload: Raduga s/n 17L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Raduga .
Completed Operations Date: 1986-10-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 12003 . COSPAR: 1980-081A. Apogee: 35,805 km (22,248 mi). Perigee: 35,755 km (22,217 mi). Inclination: 14.00 deg. Period: 1,435.80 min.
Radio, telegraph, TV. Provision of uninterrupted round the clock telephone and telegraph radiocommunication in the USSR and simultaneous transmission of colour and black-and-white USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 85 deg E in 1980-1981; 25 deg W in 1982-1986 As of 30 August 2001 located at 103.91 deg W drifting at 0.397 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 3 located at 30.06W drifting at 0.092W degrees per day.
1980 October 31 - .
03:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1980 November 15 - .
22:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
1980 November 16 - .
04:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-48 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1995-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 12066 . COSPAR: 1980-092A. Apogee: 39,291 km (24,414 mi). Perigee: 870 km (540 mi). Inclination: 62.40 deg. Period: 713.90 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1980 December 6 - .
23:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1980 December 13 - .
16:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- SDS no. 4 - .
Payload: SDS no. 4 / OPS 5805. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Quasar.
USAF Sat Cat: 12093 . COSPAR: 1980-100A. Apogee: 39,130 km (24,310 mi). Perigee: 250 km (150 mi). Inclination: 63.80 deg. Period: 697.40 min.
1980 December 23 - .
22:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1228 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 201. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12107 . COSPAR: 1980-102A. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1233 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 206. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12112 . COSPAR: 1980-102F. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,419 km (881 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1230 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 203. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12109 . COSPAR: 1980-102C. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,400 km (800 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 1234 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 207. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12113 . COSPAR: 1980-102G. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,410 km (870 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1232 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 205. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12111 . COSPAR: 1980-102E. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1231 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 204. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12110 . COSPAR: 1980-102D. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,406 km (873 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1235 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 208. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12114 . COSPAR: 1980-102H. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1229 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 202. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12108 . COSPAR: 1980-102B. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
1980 December 26 - .
11:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1981 January 9 - .
14:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1981 January 30 - .
16:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-49 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 12156 . COSPAR: 1981-009A. Apogee: 38,759 km (24,083 mi). Perigee: 1,571 km (976 mi). Inclination: 63.70 deg. Period: 717.30 min. Replaced Molniya 1-41. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1981 February 21 - .
23:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1981 March 6 - .
11:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1250 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 209. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12320 . COSPAR: 1981-022A. Apogee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,390 km (860 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1254 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 213. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12324 . COSPAR: 1981-022E. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,431 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1257 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 216. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12327 . COSPAR: 1981-022H. Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Perigee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1256 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 215. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12326 . COSPAR: 1981-022G. Apogee: 1,476 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,457 km (905 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1253 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 212. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12323 . COSPAR: 1981-022D. Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1255 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 214. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12325 . COSPAR: 1981-022F. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,445 km (897 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1251 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 210. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12321 . COSPAR: 1981-022B. Apogee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,403 km (871 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1252 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 211. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12322 . COSPAR: 1981-022C. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
1981 March 18 - .
04:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1981 March 24 - .
03:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1981 May 7 - .
13:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1269 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12442 . COSPAR: 1981-041A. Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Perigee: 781 km (485 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.70 min.
1981 May 23 - .
22:42 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1981 June 9 - .
03:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1981 June 19 - .
12:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
1981 June 24 - .
17:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1981 June 25 - .
23:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1981 July 30 - .
21:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1981 August 6 - .
08:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
FAILURE: Failure of the fiberglass fairing during ascent..
Failed Stage: S.
1981 August 6 - .
11:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1287 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 217. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12636 . COSPAR: 1981-074A. Apogee: 1,513 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1294 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 224. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12643 . COSPAR: 1981-074H. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,392 km (864 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 1288 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 218. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12637 . COSPAR: 1981-074B. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 1289 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 219. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12638 . COSPAR: 1981-074C. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,426 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1290 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 220. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12639 . COSPAR: 1981-074D. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1291 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 221. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12640 . COSPAR: 1981-074E. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,458 km (905 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1292 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 222. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12641 . COSPAR: 1981-074F. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1293 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 223. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12642 . COSPAR: 1981-074G. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,409 km (875 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
1981 August 28 - .
16:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1302 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12791 . COSPAR: 1981-084A. Apogee: 796 km (494 mi). Perigee: 771 km (479 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.50 min. Replaced Cosmos 1269..
1981 September 11 - .
08:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
FAILURE: Fourth stage failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Cosmos 1305 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 28. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 12818 . COSPAR: 1981-088A. Apogee: 12,807 km (7,957 mi). Perigee: 1,680 km (1,040 mi). Inclination: 64.10 deg. Period: 263.70 min. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1981 September 24 - .
23:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
1981 October 6 - .
11:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 2310.
- Oscar 9 - .
Payload: UoSAT 1. Mass: 52 kg (114 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: Surrey.
Manufacturer: Surrey.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: SSTL-70.
Decay Date: 1989-10-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 12888 . COSPAR: 1981-100B. Apogee: 374 km (232 mi). Perigee: 372 km (231 mi). Inclination: 97.60 deg. Period: 92.00 min.
University of Surrey research microsatellite. Radio science; also carried amateur radio package. Communication and geophysics research satellite. Launch time 1127 GMT. Also registered by the United States in ST/SG/SER.E/59, with category D and orbital parameters 95.3 min, 531 x 533 km x 97.5 deg. UoSAT-OSCAR 9 was launched piggyback with Solar Mesosphere Explorer satellite. Weight 52 kg. Box shaped 740 x 420 x 420 mm. Deployable gravity gradient boom. Firsts: First on-board computer (IHU - Integrated Housekeeping Unit) for battery and attitude management, remote control, and experiments. Built by the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, UO-9 was UoSAT's first experimental satellite. It was a scientific and educational low-Earth orbit satellite containing many experiments and beacons but no amateur transponders. UO-9 was fully operational until it re-entered October 13, 1989 from a decaying orbit after nine years of service.
1981 October 9 - .
16:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1981 October 17 - .
05:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1981 November 17 - .
15:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-51 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1993-11-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 12959 . COSPAR: 1981-113A. Apogee: 39,457 km (24,517 mi). Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 702.40 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1981 November 20 - .
01:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
- RCA Satcom 3R - .
Payload: Satcom 3R. Mass: 1,078 kg (2,376 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Amer.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1991-04-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 12967 . COSPAR: 1981-114A. Apogee: 35,840 km (22,260 mi). Perigee: 35,824 km (22,259 mi). Inclination: 8.20 deg. Period: 1,438.40 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 131 deg W in 1981-1991 As of 3 September 2001 located at 86.96 deg W drifting at 0.634 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 140.04W drifting at 0.601W degrees per day..
1981 November 28 - .
18:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1320 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 225. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12975 . COSPAR: 1981-116A. Apogee: 1,635 km (1,015 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.30 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1323 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 228. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12978 . COSPAR: 1981-116D. Apogee: 1,625 km (1,009 mi). Perigee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.20 min.
- Cosmos 1321 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 226. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12976 . COSPAR: 1981-116B. Apogee: 1,632 km (1,014 mi). Perigee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.20 min.
- Cosmos 1322 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 227. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12977 . COSPAR: 1981-116C. Apogee: 1,629 km (1,012 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.20 min.
- Cosmos 1324 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 229. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12979 . COSPAR: 1981-116E. Apogee: 1,620 km (1,000 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.10 min.
- Cosmos 1325 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 230. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12980 . COSPAR: 1981-116F. Apogee: 1,617 km (1,004 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.10 min.
- Cosmos 1326 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 231. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12981 . COSPAR: 1981-116G. Apogee: 1,611 km (1,001 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 117.00 min.
- Cosmos 1327 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 232. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 12982 . COSPAR: 1981-116H. Apogee: 1,604 km (996 mi). Perigee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.90 min.
1981 December 15 - .
23:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1981 December 17 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Radio-3; Radio Sputnik 3 - .
Payload: RS-3. Mass: 72 kg (158 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Iskra bureau.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 12997 . COSPAR: 1981-120A. Apogee: 1,657 km (1,029 mi). Perigee: 1,565 km (972 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 118.50 min. Amateur radiocommunication. Radio-3 to Radio-8 launched by a single carrier rocket. .
- Radio-5; Radio Sputnik 5 - .
Payload: RS-5. Mass: 72 kg (158 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Iskra bureau.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 12999 . COSPAR: 1981-120C. Apogee: 1,668 km (1,036 mi). Perigee: 1,647 km (1,023 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 119.50 min. Amateur radiocommunication. Radio-3 to Radio-8 launched by a single carrier rocket. .
- Radio-6; Radio Sputnik 6 - .
Payload: RS-8. Mass: 72 kg (158 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Iskra bureau.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 13002 . COSPAR: 1981-120F. Apogee: 1,660 km (1,030 mi). Perigee: 1,580 km (980 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 118.60 min. Amateur radiocommunication. Radio-3 to Radio-8 launched by a single carrier rocket. .
- Radio-8; Radio Sputnik 8 - .
Payload: RS-4. Mass: 72 kg (158 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Iskra bureau.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 12998 . COSPAR: 1981-120B. Apogee: 1,682 km (1,045 mi). Perigee: 1,652 km (1,026 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 119.70 min. Amateur radiocommunication. Radio-3 to Radio-8 launched by a single carrier rocket. .
- Radio-4; Radio Sputnik 4 - .
Payload: RS-6. Mass: 72 kg (158 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Iskra bureau.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 13000 . COSPAR: 1981-120D. Apogee: 1,666 km (1,035 mi). Perigee: 1,635 km (1,015 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 119.30 min. Amateur radiocommunication. Radio-3 to Radio-8 launched by a single carrier rocket. .
- Radio-7; Radio Sputnik 7 - .
Payload: RS-7. Mass: 72 kg (158 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Iskra bureau.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela-1.
Spacecraft: Radio.
USAF Sat Cat: 13001 . COSPAR: 1981-120E. Apogee: 1,661 km (1,032 mi). Perigee: 1,622 km (1,007 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 119.10 min. Amateur radiocommunication. Radio-3 to Radio-8 launched by a single carrier rocket. .
1981 December 20 - .
01:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
- MARECS 1 - .
Payload: MARECS A. Mass: 582 kg (1,283 lb). Nation: Europe.
Agency: ESA.
Program: MARECS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS.
Completed Operations Date: 1996-08-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 13010 . COSPAR: 1981-122A. Apogee: 37,858 km (23,523 mi). Perigee: 36,782 km (22,855 mi). Inclination: 10.80 deg. Period: 1,515.20 min.
MARECS-A was a geostationary maritime communications satellite, which formed part of INMARSAT's world-wide maritime communications satellite network. MARECS-A moved to a new position on the geostationary orbit. Old position: 334E. New position: 22.5 E. The Marecs satellites were members of Inmarsat's first generation global maritime communications network. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 26 deg W in 1982-1986; 178 deg E in 1986-1991; 20 deg E in 1991-1992; 22 deg E in 1992-1996 As of 1 September 2001 located at 11.08 deg W drifting at 18.839 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 168.28W drifting at 18.837W degrees per day. Additional Details: here....
1981 December 23 - .
13:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1982 January 7 - .
15:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1331 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13027 . COSPAR: 1982-001A. Apogee: 795 km (493 mi). Perigee: 757 km (470 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.40 min. Replaced Cosmos 1302..
1982 January 16 - .
01:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
- RCA Satcom 4 - .
Payload: Satcom 4. Mass: 1,082 kg (2,385 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Amer.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1991-12-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 13035 . COSPAR: 1982-004A. Apogee: 35,994 km (22,365 mi). Perigee: 35,964 km (22,346 mi). Inclination: 1.90 deg. Period: 1,446.00 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 83 deg W in 1982-1987; 82 deg W in 1987-1991 As of 2 September 2001 located at 171.96 deg E drifting at 2.443 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 101.04W drifting at 2.479W degrees per day..
1982 February 5 - .
09:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1982 February 26 - .
00:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
- Westar 4 - .
Mass: 1,072 kg (2,363 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: WUTC.
Program: Westar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1991-11-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 13069 . COSPAR: 1982-014A. Apogee: 35,943 km (22,333 mi). Perigee: 35,915 km (22,316 mi). Inclination: 2.00 deg. Period: 1,443.40 min.
TV, telephone. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 99 deg W in 1982-1991 As of 2 September 2001 located at 83.31 deg W drifting at 1.825 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 112.98W drifting at 1.830W degrees per day.
1982 February 26 - .
20:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1982 March 5 - .
00:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1982 March 15 - .
04:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1982 March 24 - .
00:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1982 April 10 - .
06:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
- Insat 1A - .
Mass: 1,152 kg (2,539 lb). Nation: India.
Agency: ISRO.
Program: Insat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Insat 1.
Completed Operations Date: 1982-09-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 13129 . COSPAR: 1982-031A. Apogee: 35,829 km (22,263 mi). Perigee: 35,734 km (22,204 mi). Inclination: 13.30 deg. Period: 1,435.80 min.
Also carried transponders for domestic communications. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological, imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geosynchronous orbit longitude 74 E. A/AC.105/INF.391 was reissued as ST/SG/SER.E/79. Also registered by the United States as 1982-31A in ST/SG/SER.E/67, with category C and orbital parameters 1416.7 min, 35032 x 35783 km x 0.5 deg. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 73 deg E in 1982 As of 29 August 2001 located at 82.99 deg E drifting at 0.337 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 39.55E drifting at 0.205W degrees per day.
1982 April 19 - .
19:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K.
- Iskra 2 - .
Payload: RK-02. Mass: 28 kg (61 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Salyut 7.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Iskra.
Decay Date: 1982-07-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 13176 . COSPAR: 1982-033C. Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Perigee: 336 km (208 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 91.40 min. Deployed from Salyut 7 5/17/82. Launched from Salyut 7. Experiments in amateur radio communications. Launched into orbit from aboard the Salyut-7 orbital scientific station. .
1982 April 28 - .
02:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1354 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13148 . COSPAR: 1982-037A. Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Perigee: 783 km (486 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.70 min. Replaced Cosmos 1190..
1982 May 6 - .
18:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1357 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 233. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13160 . COSPAR: 1982-040A. Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Perigee: 1,401 km (870 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1358 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 234. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13161 . COSPAR: 1982-040B. Apogee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1364 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 240. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13167 . COSPAR: 1982-040H. Apogee: 1,524 km (946 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 116.00 min.
- Cosmos 1363 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 239. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13166 . COSPAR: 1982-040G. Apogee: 1,505 km (935 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 1362 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 238. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13165 . COSPAR: 1982-040F. Apogee: 1,495 km (928 mi). Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1361 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 237. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13164 . COSPAR: 1982-040E. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1360 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 236. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13163 . COSPAR: 1982-040D. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,446 km (898 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1359 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 235. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13162 . COSPAR: 1982-040C. Apogee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,432 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
1982 May 17 - .
23:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1982 May 28 - .
22:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-54 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1992-11-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 13237 . COSPAR: 1982-050A. Apogee: 40,054 km (24,888 mi). Perigee: 259 km (160 mi). Inclination: 64.30 deg. Period: 716.90 min. Replaced Molniya 1-44. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1982 June 1 - .
04:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1371 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13241 . COSPAR: 1982-051A. Apogee: 801 km (497 mi). Perigee: 781 km (485 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.70 min. Replaced Cosmos 1140..
1982 June 9 - .
00:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3910/PAM.
- Westar 5 - .
Mass: 1,072 kg (2,363 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: WUTC.
Program: Westar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-05-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 13269 . COSPAR: 1982-058A. Apogee: 36,157 km (22,466 mi). Perigee: 36,017 km (22,379 mi). Inclination: 1.40 deg. Period: 1,451.50 min.
Voice, TV coverage for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 123 deg W in 1982-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 132.07 deg W drifting at 3.816 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 135.75E drifting at 3.802W degrees per day.
1982 July 21 - .
06:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1388 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 241. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13375 . COSPAR: 1982-073A. Apogee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,393 km (865 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1390 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 243. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13377 . COSPAR: 1982-073C. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1395 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 248. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13382 . COSPAR: 1982-073H. Apogee: 1,516 km (941 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
- Cosmos 1394 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 247. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13381 . COSPAR: 1982-073G. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 1393 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 246. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13380 . COSPAR: 1982-073F. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 1391 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 244. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13378 . COSPAR: 1982-073D. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,443 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1389 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 242. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13376 . COSPAR: 1982-073B. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,410 km (870 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1392 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 245. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13379 . COSPAR: 1982-073E. Apogee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Perigee: 1,460 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
1982 July 21 - .
09:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-55 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1992-10-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 13383 . COSPAR: 1982-074A. Apogee: 39,618 km (24,617 mi). Perigee: 160 km (90 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 706.20 min. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1982 July 22 - .
22:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
FAILURE: Stage 1 - vehicle failed at launch..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Ekran s/n 23L - .
Payload: Ekran s/n 23L. Mass: 1,970 kg (4,340 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: UNKS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Ekran.
1982 August 26 - .
23:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920/PAM.
- Anik D1 (Telesat 5) - .
Payload: Anik D1. Mass: 2,800 kg (6,100 lb). Nation: Canada.
Agency: Telesat.
Program: Anik.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1991-12-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 13431 . COSPAR: 1982-082A. Apogee: 35,846 km (22,273 mi). Perigee: 35,820 km (22,250 mi). Inclination: 8.00 deg. Period: 1,438.50 min.
Telecommunications. Operating entity Telesat Canada. Longitude 104.5W. Anik D-1 Transmit frequencies (MHz): 3720, 3740, 3760, 3780, 3800, 3820, 3840, 3860, 3880, 3900, 3920, 3940, 3960, 3980, 4000, 4020, 4040, 4060, 4080, 4100, 4120, 4140, 4160, 4180. Power 8.9 watts on each frequency. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 104 deg W in 1982-1991 As of 2 September 2001 located at 94.37 deg E drifting at 0.637 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 52.18E drifting at 0.631W degrees per day.
1982 August 27 - .
00:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1982 August 30 - .
10:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1982 September 9 - .
02:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
FAILURE: Stage 3 turbopump..
Failed Stage: U.
- MARECS B - .
Payload: MARECS B. Mass: 1,490 kg (3,280 lb). Nation: Europe.
Agency: ESA.
Program: MARECS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS.
Decay Date: 1982-09-10 . Marecs B intended for maritime communications, planned for lease to Inmarsat; launched with Sirio 2. Geosynch orbit..
1982 September 16 - .
18:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1982 September 28 - .
23:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1982 October 20 - .
16:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1982 October 28 - .
01:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3924.
- RCA Satcom 5 - .
Payload: Aurora 1. Mass: 590 kg (1,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Alas.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-09-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 13631 . COSPAR: 1982-105A. Apogee: 35,791 km (22,239 mi). Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 8.10 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 143 deg W in 1982-1991; 105 deg W in 1992-2007..
1982 October 30 - .
04:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34D/IUS.
- DSCS III-01 - .
Payload: DSCS III F-1. Mass: 2,613 kg (5,760 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS III.
USAF Sat Cat: 13637 . COSPAR: 1982-106B. Apogee: 36,171 km (22,475 mi). Perigee: 36,132 km (22,451 mi). Inclination: 8.80 deg. Period: 1,454.80 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 105 deg W in 1982-1983; 135 deg W in 1983-1989; 130 deg W in 1989-1999. As of 2006 Sep 9 located at 94.39E drifting at 5.469W degrees per day..
1982 November 11 - .
06:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1420 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13648 . COSPAR: 1982-109A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 768 km (477 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1982 November 11 - .
12:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Anik C3 (Telesat 6) - .
Payload: Anik C3 [PAM-D]. Mass: 632 kg (1,393 lb). Nation: Canada.
Agency: Telesat.
Program: Anik.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1997-06-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 13652 . COSPAR: 1982-110C. Apogee: 35,902 km (22,308 mi). Perigee: 35,871 km (22,289 mi). Inclination: 7.90 deg. Period: 1,441.20 min.
Deployed from STS-5 11 November 1982. Telecommunications, operated by Telesat Canada. Transmit power 11.2 W per frequency at input of transmit antenna (typical saturated carrier). Anik C-3 Transmit frequency (MHz): 11730, 11743, 11791, 11804, 11852 , 11865, 11913, 11926, 11974, 11987, 12035, 12048, 12096, 12109 , 12157, 12170. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 117.5 deg W in 1982-1989; 115 deg W in 1989-1997 As of 5 September 2001 located at 15.95 deg E drifting at 1.305 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 114.85W drifting at 1.353W degrees per day.
1982 November 18 - .
11:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K.
- Iskra 3 - .
Payload: RK-03. Mass: 28 kg (61 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Salyut 7.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Flight: Soyuz T-5.
Spacecraft: Iskra.
Decay Date: 1982-12-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 13663 . COSPAR: 1982-033AD. Apogee: 356 km (221 mi). Perigee: 349 km (216 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 91.60 min. Launched from Salyut 7 airlock. Conduct of experiments in the field of amateur radiocommunications. .
1982 November 24 - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1982 November 26 - .
14:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1982 December 8 - .
13:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1?.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
FAILURE: Fourth stage failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Cosmos 1423 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T s/n 60. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1982-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 13685 . COSPAR: 1982-115A. Apogee: 571 km (354 mi). Perigee: 348 km (216 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 93.80 min. Intended to replace Molniya 1-48; failed. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1982 December 24 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
FAILURE: Stage 1 - vehicle failed at launch..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Raduga s/n 22L - .
Payload: Raduga s/n 22L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: UNKS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Raduga.
Decay Date: 1982-12-24 .
1983 January 19 - .
02:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1429 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 249. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13761 . COSPAR: 1983-002A. Apogee: 1,518 km (943 mi). Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1430 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 250. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13762 . COSPAR: 1983-002B. Apogee: 1,499 km (931 mi). Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1433 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 253. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13765 . COSPAR: 1983-002E. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,446 km (898 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1431 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 251. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13763 . COSPAR: 1983-002C. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1434 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 254. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13766 . COSPAR: 1983-002F. Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Perigee: 1,431 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1432 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 252. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13764 . COSPAR: 1983-002D. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1436 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 256. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13768 . COSPAR: 1983-002H. Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 1435 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 255. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13767 . COSPAR: 1983-002G. Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
1983 February 4 - .
08:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
N-2.
- Sakura 2A - .
Payload: CS-2A. Mass: 772 kg (1,701 lb). Nation: Japan.
Agency: NASDA.
Program: CS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: CS-2.
Completed Operations Date: 1990-12-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 13782 . COSPAR: 1983-006A. Apogee: 36,070 km (22,410 mi). Perigee: 35,994 km (22,365 mi). Inclination: 10.60 deg. Period: 1,448.70 min.
Business communications. Launch time 0837 GMT. Launching organization NASDA (National Space Development Agency of Japan). N launch vehicle No. 10(F) (N-II launch vehicle). Osaki launch site, NASDA Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima, Japan. Geostationary position 132 deg E. Estab lishment of domestic satellite telecommunications network mainly for natural disaster, emergency and for remote islands using submillimetre wavelength and microwavelength signals. Development of the technology of communications satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 132 deg E in 1983-1988; 128 deg E in 1988-1990 As of 30 August 2001 located at 140.81 deg E drifting at 3.111 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 31.02W drifting at 3.113W degrees per day.
1983 March 11 - .
15:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1983 March 12 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1983 March 16 - .
18:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-56 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 13890 . COSPAR: 1983-019A. Apogee: 39,043 km (24,260 mi). Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 720.50 min. Replaced Molniya 1-50. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1983 April 2 - .
02:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-57 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2000-01-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 13964 . COSPAR: 1983-025A. Apogee: 39,551 km (24,575 mi). Perigee: 802 km (498 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Replaced Molniya 1-52. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1983 April 4 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- TDRS 1 - .
Payload: TDRS A. Mass: 2,268 kg (5,000 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NASA Greenbelt.
Program: STS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: TDRS.
USAF Sat Cat: 13969 . COSPAR: 1983-026B. Apogee: 35,976 km (22,354 mi). Perigee: 35,835 km (22,266 mi). Inclination: 7.40 deg. Period: 1,442.20 min.
Element of satellite communications network, deployed from STS-6 5 April 1983. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 67 deg W in 1983; 41 deg W in 1983-1989; 79 deg W in 1989-1990; 170 deg W in 1990-1993; 85 deg E in 1994-1995; 49 deg W in 1996-on. As of 5 September 2001 located at 49.36 deg W drifting at 0.010 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 48.98W drifting at 0.029W degrees per day.
1983 April 8 - .
04:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1983 April 11 - .
21:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3924.
- RCA Satcom 6 - .
Payload: Satcom 1R. Mass: 2,385 kg (5,258 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Amer.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-12-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 13984 . COSPAR: 1983-030A. Apogee: 35,953 km (22,340 mi). Perigee: 35,851 km (22,276 mi). Inclination: 7.00 deg. Period: 1,442.00 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 139 deg W in 1983-1991; 131 deg W in 1991-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 148.59 deg W drifting at 1.499 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 90.26E drifting at 1.535W degrees per day..
1983 April 12 - .
18:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1452 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 13991 . COSPAR: 1983-031A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 774 km (480 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1371..
1983 May 19 - .
22:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36A.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
1983 June 16 - .
11:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
- Oscar 10 - .
Payload: Phase 3B. Mass: 70 kg (154 lb). Nation: Germany.
Agency: AmSat.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 14129 . COSPAR: 1983-058B. Apogee: 35,442 km (22,022 mi). Perigee: 4,007 km (2,489 mi). Inclination: 27.20 deg. Period: 699.50 min.
AMSAT Oscar 10, registration no D-R 001. Scientific and communication satellite for the amateur radio service. Frequency plan: Transponder U: 435.1 MHz (uplink), 145.9 MHz (downlink), Bandwidth +/- 75 kHz. Transponder L: 1269.45 MHz (uplink), 436.55 MHz ( downlink), bandwidth +/- 400 kHz. Two beacons adjacent to passband. Launch vehicle Ariane L6. First amateur satellite with onboard propulsion (which did not function entirely correctly, due to collision with launch vehicle after separation - hence the not-quite-Molniya-orbit). Computer control failed December 1986 due to radiation damage to memory. As a result, ground control stations have no control over the spacecraft. However, when the orientation is favourable (with respect to the Earth and Sun), OSCAR 10 continues to provide good Mode B service. If users coorperate, OSCAR 10 may provide many more years of service. Project Management: AMSAT-NA (Jan King, W3GEY) and AMSAT-DL (Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC). Spacecraft sub-systems: Contributed by groups in Canada, Hungary, Japan, United States and West Germany. Spacecraft: Spin Stabilised with Magnetorquers: Power: 50 W solar array, 2 NiCd batteries. Payload: Transponders/Beacons: Mode B: Type: Linear, inverting, 50W; General Beacon: 145.809 MHz (Carrier); Engineering Beacon: 145.987 MHz; Uplink: 435.030-435.180 MHz; Downlink: 145.975-145.825 MHz. Mode L (no longer operational): Type: Linear, inverting, 50W: Beacons: 436.020, 436.040 MHz; Uplink 1269.450 MHz (800 kHz); Downlink 436.550 MHz.
1983 June 18 - .
11:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Palapa B1 - .
Payload: Palapa B1 [PAM-D. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Nation: Indonesia.
Agency: Perumtel.
Program: Palapa.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1995-10-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 14134 . COSPAR: 1983-059C. Apogee: 35,840 km (22,260 mi). Perigee: 35,803 km (22,246 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,437.90 min.
Deployed by STS-7 6/18/83. Palapa B satellites were four times as powerful and twice the size of their predecessors, the Palapa A series. While the A series was designed for domestic/regional communications within Indonesia, the new system also served the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Palapa B2 was originally placed into a useless orbit due to malfunctions of its PAM-D upper stage. The Indonesian government claimed $75 million insurance and ordered a replacement (B2P), which was successfully orbited 3 years later. The original B2 was recovered by the STS-51A mission on November 12, 1984 under an arrangement between the satellite's insurers, NASA and Hughes. The satellite was then sold by the insurers to an intermediary company, refurbished, and then resold back to Indonesia following its launch in 1990. Spacecraft: Based on Hughes HS-376 design. Cylindrical structure. Spin stabilised. Hydrazine propulsion system for attitude control, orbit maintenance. Body mounted solar cells provide 1060 W BOL. Despun antenna platform. Payload: Each carried 24 C-band transponders (+6 spares). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 108 deg E in 1983-1990; 118 deg E in 1990-1992; 134 deg E in 1992-1995 As of 1 September 2001 located at 156.84 deg E drifting at 0.192 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 169.93W drifting at 0.283W degrees per day.
- Anik C2 (Telesat 7) - .
Payload: Anik C2 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,238 kg (2,729 lb). Nation: Canada.
Agency: Telesat.
Program: Anik.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 14133 . COSPAR: 1983-059B. Apogee: 36,273 km (22,538 mi). Perigee: 35,949 km (22,337 mi). Inclination: 7.80 deg. Period: 1,452.70 min.
Deployed by STS-7 6/19/83. Telecommunications. Operating entity TELESAT Canada. Longitude 110 W. Transmit power 11.2 W on each frequency. Frequencies 11730, 11743, 11791, 11804, 11852, 11865, 11913, 11926, 11974, 11987, 12035, 12048, 12096, 12109, 12157, 12170 MHz. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 112 deg W in 1983; 105 deg W in 1983-1985; 110 deg W in 1985-1991; 109 deg W in 1991-1993;76 deg W in 1993-1997; 115 deg W in 1997-1998 As of 4 September 2001 located at 113.76 deg E drifting at 4.144 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 68.60E drifting at 4.154W degrees per day.
1983 June 27 - .
15:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC5.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout D-1.
- HILAT - .
Payload: Transit O-16 / P83-1. Mass: 55 kg (121 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF STP.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Transit.
USAF Sat Cat: 14154 . COSPAR: 1983-063A. Apogee: 818 km (508 mi). Perigee: 754 km (468 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Modification of Transit O-16 for military communications research. Officially: Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C)..
1983 June 28 - .
23:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920/PAM.
1983 June 30 - .
23:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1983 July 6 - .
00:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1473 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 257. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14171 . COSPAR: 1983-069A. Apogee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1478 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 262. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14176 . COSPAR: 1983-069F. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1479 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 263. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14177 . COSPAR: 1983-069G. Apogee: 1,499 km (931 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1477 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 261. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14175 . COSPAR: 1983-069E. Apogee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1476 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 260. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14174 . COSPAR: 1983-069D. Apogee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,446 km (898 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1475 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 259. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14173 . COSPAR: 1983-069C. Apogee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,429 km (887 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1474 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 258. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14172 . COSPAR: 1983-069B. Apogee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1480 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 264. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14178 . COSPAR: 1983-069H. Apogee: 1,519 km (943 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
1983 July 19 - .
15:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-58 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1995-02-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 14199 . COSPAR: 1983-073A. Apogee: 25,838 km (16,054 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 448.10 min. Replaced Molniya 1-49. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1983 July 28 - .
22:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920/PAM.
1983 August 3 - .
12:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1486 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14240 . COSPAR: 1983-079A. Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Perigee: 775 km (481 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1354..
1983 August 5 - .
20:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
N-2.
1983 August 25 - .
20:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1983 August 30 - .
06:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Insat 1B - .
Mass: 1,152 kg (2,539 lb). Nation: India.
Agency: ISRO.
Program: Insat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Insat 1.
Completed Operations Date: 1993-08-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 14318 . COSPAR: 1983-089B. Apogee: 35,824 km (22,259 mi). Perigee: 35,811 km (22,251 mi). Inclination: 3.60 deg. Period: 1,437.70 min.
Released from STS 8 8/31/83; also carried transponders for domestic communications. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geostationary longitude 74.0 +/ - 0.1 deg E. Deployment from US Space Transportation System flight no 8, orbiter Challenger, on 31 Aug 1983. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 74 deg E in 1983-1992; 93 deg E in 1992-1993 As of 26 August 2001 located at 125.27 deg E drifting at 0.152 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 80.35E drifting at 0.392E degrees per day.
1983 August 30 - .
22:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-21 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 32. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 2001-05-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 14313 . COSPAR: 1983-090A. Apogee: 38,445 km (23,888 mi). Perigee: 1,864 km (1,158 mi). Inclination: 64.40 deg. Period: 716.90 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1983 September 8 - .
22:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3924.
- RCA Satcom 7 - .
Payload: Satcom 2R. Mass: 1,121 kg (2,471 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Amer.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1995-03-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 14328 . COSPAR: 1983-094A. Apogee: 36,095 km (22,428 mi). Perigee: 35,963 km (22,346 mi). Inclination: 5.70 deg. Period: 1,448.50 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 72 deg W in 1983-1995 As of 4 September 2001 located at 143.00 deg E drifting at 3.084 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 40.27E drifting at 3.104W degrees per day..
1983 September 22 - .
22:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920/PAM.
1983 September 29 - .
17:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1983 October 12 - .
00:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1503 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14401 . COSPAR: 1983-103A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 779 km (484 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.70 min. Replaced Cosmos 1486..
1983 October 19 - .
00:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
1983 November 23 - .
16:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-59 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2001-10-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 14516 . COSPAR: 1983-114A. Apogee: 38,678 km (24,033 mi). Perigee: 1,742 km (1,082 mi). Inclination: 64.20 deg. Period: 719.10 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1983 November 30 - .
13:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1983 December 21 - .
06:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1984 January 5 - .
20:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1522 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 265. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14611 . COSPAR: 1984-001A. Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1525 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 268. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14614 . COSPAR: 1984-001D. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1529 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 272. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14618 . COSPAR: 1984-001H. Apogee: 1,512 km (939 mi). Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 1528 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 271. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14617 . COSPAR: 1984-001G. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1526 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 269. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14615 . COSPAR: 1984-001E. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,443 km (896 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1524 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 267. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14613 . COSPAR: 1984-001C. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1523 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 266. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14612 . COSPAR: 1984-001B. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,396 km (867 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 1527 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 270. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14616 . COSPAR: 1984-001F. Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Perigee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
1984 January 23 - .
07:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
N-2.
1984 January 29 - .
12:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Xichang.
Launch Complex:
Xichang LC1.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 3.
FAILURE: Third stage failed to ignite..
Failed Stage: U.
- STTW-T1 - .
Payload: STTW-T1. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: DFH-2.
USAF Sat Cat: 14670 . COSPAR: 1984-008A. Apogee: 6,446 km (4,005 mi). Perigee: 484 km (300 mi). Inclination: 36.10 deg. Period: 162.00 min. First launch of a prototype DFH-2 communications satellite. Payload stranded in low earth orbit, but all subsystems including the communications payload were completely checked and tested..
1984 February 3 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Palapa B2 - .
Payload: Palapa B2 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Nation: Indonesia.
Agency: Perumtel.
Program: Palapa.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Decay Date: 1984-11-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 14692 . COSPAR: 1984-011D. Apogee: 1,190 km (730 mi). Perigee: 280 km (170 mi). Inclination: 28.20 deg. Period: 99.50 min. Deployed from STS 41B 4 February 1984; failed to reach proper orbit; recovered by STS-51A..
- Westar 6 - .
Payload: Westar 6 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: WUTC.
Program: Westar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Decay Date: 1984-11-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 14688 . COSPAR: 1984-011B. Apogee: 1,220 km (750 mi). Perigee: 307 km (190 mi). Inclination: 27.70 deg. Period: 100.10 min.
Deployed from STS 41B 4 February 1984; failed to reach proper orbit; recovered by STS-51A. The Westar series of geostationary spacecraft provide commercial communications services for Western Union. Westar 6 failed to achieve geosynchronous orbit after being deployed from the Space Shuttle. It was later retrieved by another Shuttle mission (November 14, 1984) and returned for refurbishment and relaunch. All Westars have been launched by NASA on a reimbursable basis. Spacecraft: Westar uses the Hughes HS-376 spacecraft design. Spin stabilised with a despun antenna section. Body mounted solar cells. Once on orbit, an outer cylinder deploys downward in 'dixie-cup' fashion to increase the solar panel area. Payload: Westar spacecraft typically carried 12 to 24 transponders in the 4-6 GHz range. A single antenna reflector (72 inch diameter) is used with an array of offset feed horns. The reflector uses two polarisation-selective surfaces for horizontal and vertical polarised signals.
1984 February 15 - .
08:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 February 21 - .
15:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1538 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14759 . COSPAR: 1984-019A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 769 km (477 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1420..
1984 March 1 - .
17:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920.
1984 March 2 - .
03:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 March 5 - .
00:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
- Intelsat 5 F-8 - .
Mass: 1,928 kg (4,250 lb). Nation: International.
Agency: INTELSAT.
Program: Intelsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Intelsat 5.
Completed Operations Date: 1994-12-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 14786 . COSPAR: 1984-023A. Apogee: 36,755 km (22,838 mi). Perigee: 36,531 km (22,699 mi). Inclination: 8.20 deg. Period: 1,480.10 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 53 deg W in 1984-1985; 180 deg E in 1985-1994 As of 28 August 2001 located at 164.20 deg W drifting at 10.735 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 110.10E drifting at 10.740W degrees per day..
1984 March 16 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 March 16 - .
23:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-60 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1994-11-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 14825 . COSPAR: 1984-029A. Apogee: 40,011 km (24,861 mi). Perigee: 277 km (172 mi). Inclination: 64.20 deg. Period: 716.50 min. Replaced Molniya 1-51. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1984 April 8 - .
11:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Xichang.
Launch Complex:
Xichang LC1.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 3.
- STTW-T2 - .
Payload: STTW-T2. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: DFH-2.
Completed Operations Date: 1988-06-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 14899 . COSPAR: 1984-035A. Apogee: 35,796 km (22,242 mi). Perigee: 35,733 km (22,203 mi). Inclination: 6.10 deg. Period: 1,435.00 min.
Prototype of DFH-2 communications satellite. After on-orbit testing and check out of the satellite and the ground stations, the satellite system was declared operational, and was used experimentally for the transmission of television, telephone, and data messages with good results. It stayed in operation for more than four years, exceeding the design life of three years by a comfortable margin. Operated in geosynchronous orbit at 125 deg E in 1984-1988. As of 4 September 2001 located at 40.81 deg E drifting at 0.320 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 133.57E drifting at 0.079W degrees per day.
1984 April 22 - .
04:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 May 23 - .
01:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 1.
1984 May 28 - .
21:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1559 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 273. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14998 . COSPAR: 1984-052A. Apogee: 1,511 km (938 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1565 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 279. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15004 . COSPAR: 1984-052G. Apogee: 1,476 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1566 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 280. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15005 . COSPAR: 1984-052H. Apogee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 1560 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 274. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 14999 . COSPAR: 1984-052B. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1561 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 275. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15000 . COSPAR: 1984-052C. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 1562 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 276. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15001 . COSPAR: 1984-052D. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,453 km (902 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1563 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 277. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15002 . COSPAR: 1984-052E. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,438 km (893 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1564 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 278. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15003 . COSPAR: 1984-052F. Apogee: 1,476 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
1984 June 8 - .
11:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1570 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15031 . COSPAR: 1984-056A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 782 km (485 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.70 min. Replaced Cosmos 1452..
1984 June 9 - .
23:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas G Centaur.
FAILURE: Centaur structural failure. .
Failed Stage: U.
- Intelsat 5 F-9 - .
Mass: 1,091 kg (2,405 lb). Nation: International.
Agency: Intelsat.
Program: Intelsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Intelsat 5.
Decay Date: 1984-10-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 15034 . COSPAR: 1984-057A. Apogee: 1,227 km (762 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 29.20 deg. Period: 98.90 min. Failure of Centaur upper stage left stranded in useless orbit. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Launch vehicle was to have put payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
1984 June 22 - .
00:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 August 1 - .
21:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 August 4 - .
13:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
1984 August 10 - .
00:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-61 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2002-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 15182 . COSPAR: 1984-085A. Apogee: 38,330 km (23,810 mi). Perigee: 1,935 km (1,202 mi). Inclination: 64.20 deg. Period: 716.00 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1984 August 24 - .
08:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-62 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 15214 . COSPAR: 1984-089A. Apogee: 40,372 km (25,085 mi). Perigee: 836 km (519 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 735.20 min. Replaced Molniya 1-54. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1984 August 24 - .
19:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1984 August 28 - .
18:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- USA 4 - .
Payload: SDS no. 5. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: SDS.
USAF Sat Cat: 15226 . COSPAR: 1984-091A. Apogee: 39,975 km (24,839 mi). Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Satellite Data Systems 2..
1984 August 30 - .
12:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
1984 September 21 - .
22:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920/PAM.
1984 November 8 - .
12:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
1984 November 10 - .
01:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
1984 November 14 - .
00:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3914.
1984 December 14 - .
20:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-63 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 15429 . COSPAR: 1984-124A. Apogee: 38,722 km (24,060 mi). Perigee: 1,605 km (997 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 717.20 min. Replaced Molniya 1-55. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network..
1985 January 15 - .
14:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/1.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 1617 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 1. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 15469 . COSPAR: 1985-003A. Apogee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Perigee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min. First launch of new Strela-3 store-dump military communications satellite. Six Strelas are put into medium earth orbits with each launch. In the first two launches, four of the satellites are mass-model mockups..
- Cosmos 1620 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 15472 . COSPAR: 1985-003D. Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Perigee: 1,391 km (864 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1622 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 15474 . COSPAR: 1985-003F. Apogee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Perigee: 1,401 km (870 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1619 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 15471 . COSPAR: 1985-003C. Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Perigee: 1,383 km (859 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.70 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1618 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 2. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 15470 . COSPAR: 1985-003B. Apogee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 1621 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 15473 . COSPAR: 1985-003E. Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Perigee: 1,396 km (867 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
1985 January 16 - .
06:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1985 January 17 - .
17:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1624 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15482 . COSPAR: 1985-006A. Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Perigee: 777 km (482 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1570..
1985 January 18 - .
10:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1985 February 8 - .
06:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- USA 9 - .
Payload: SDS no. 6. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: SDS.
USAF Sat Cat: 15546 . COSPAR: 1985-014A. Apogee: 39,775 km (24,714 mi). Perigee: 400 km (240 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Satellite Data Systems 2..
1985 February 8 - .
23:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
- Arabsat 1A - .
Mass: 532 kg (1,172 lb). Nation: Arab States.
Agency: Arabsat.
Program: Arabsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 100.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-07-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 15560 . COSPAR: 1985-015A. Apogee: 35,753 km (22,215 mi). Perigee: 35,724 km (22,197 mi). Inclination: 8.20 deg. Period: 1,433.70 min. Stationed at 19 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 19 deg E in 1985-1991 As of 27 August 2001 located at 76.76 deg E drifting at 0.635 deg E per day. As of 2007 Feb 28 located at 87.85E drifting at 0.629E degrees per day..
- Brasilsat A1 - .
Mass: 671 kg (1,479 lb). Nation: Brazil.
Agency: Telebras.
Program: Brasilsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
USAF Sat Cat: 15561 . COSPAR: 1985-015B. Apogee: 35,999 km (22,368 mi). Perigee: 35,983 km (22,358 mi). Inclination: 5.90 deg. Period: 1,446.60 min.
Stationed at 65 deg W. Brazilsat 1 & 2 provide telecommunications services to Brazil. Canada's Spar Aerospace was awarded a $125 million contract to build, under license, two satellites based on Hughes' HS-376 design (similar to Anik D). Brazilsat 1 & 2 were the first two elements of Brazil's national Sistema Barasilero de Telecommunicacoes por Satelite (SBTS) network. Spacecraft: Based on Hughes HS-376, single antenna on despun platform, spin stabilised, hydrazine thrusters, body mounted solar cells provide 982 W BOL. Payload: 24 C-band transponders with 6 spares, 10 W TWTA, EIRP >34 dBW over most of Brazilian territory
Financial/Operational:
Contract issued in 1990 for 2 units HS-376W. B1-B2 have dedicated transponders for government use. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 65 deg W in 1985-1994; 63 deg W in 1994-1996; 79 deg W in 1996-1998; 144 deg W in 1998-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 143.96 deg W drifting at 0.005 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 145.69E drifting at 2.591W degrees per day.
1985 March 21 - .
00:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1635 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 281. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15617 . COSPAR: 1985-023A. Apogee: 1,513 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.80 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1642 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 288. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15624 . COSPAR: 1985-023H. Apogee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1636 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 282. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15618 . COSPAR: 1985-023B. Apogee: 1,494 km (928 mi). Perigee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 1637 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 283. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15619 . COSPAR: 1985-023C. Apogee: 1,488 km (924 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 1638 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 284. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15620 . COSPAR: 1985-023D. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,456 km (904 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1639 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 285. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15621 . COSPAR: 1985-023E. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,441 km (895 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1641 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 287. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15623 . COSPAR: 1985-023G. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1640 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 286. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 15622 . COSPAR: 1985-023F. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
1985 March 22 - .
05:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1985 March 22 - .
23:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas G Centaur.
1985 April 12 - .
13:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Anik C1 - .
Payload: Anik C1 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,238 kg (2,729 lb). Nation: Canada.
Agency: Telesat.
Program: Anik.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 2000-04-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 15642 . COSPAR: 1985-028B. Apogee: 35,792 km (22,240 mi). Perigee: 35,783 km (22,234 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min.
Released by STS 51D 4/13/85; 107.5 deg W. Telecommunications. Operating entity TELESAT Canada. Longitude 107.5 W. Transmit power 11.2 W on each frequency. Frequencies 11730, 11743, 11791, 11804, 11852, 11865, 11913, 11926, 11974, 11987, 12035, 12048, 12096, 12109, 12157, 121 70 MHz. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 107 deg W in 1985-1991; 109 deg W in 1991-1993; 72 deg W in 1993-1997; 118 deg W in 1997-1998; 106 deg W in 1998-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 63.20 deg W drifting at 0.009 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 2 located at 112.29E drifting at 2.201W degrees per day.
1985 May 8 - .
01:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
1985 May 29 - .
07:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1985 June 17 - .
11:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Arabsat 1B - .
Payload: Discovery F5 / Morelos 1 [PAM-D] / Telstar 303 [PA. Mass: 592 kg (1,305 lb). Nation: Arab States.
Agency: Arabsat.
Program: Arabsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 100.
Completed Operations Date: 1992-06-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 15825 . COSPAR: 1985-048C. Apogee: 35,746 km (22,211 mi). Perigee: 35,737 km (22,205 mi). Inclination: 1.90 deg. Period: 1,433.80 min. Released by STS 51G 18 June 1985; 26 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 26 deg E in 1985-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 135.45 deg W drifting at 0.555 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 165.57E drifting at 0.400E degrees per day..
- Morelos 1 - .
Payload: Morelos-A / PAM-D. Mass: 512 kg (1,128 lb). Nation: Mexico.
Agency: Morelos.
Program: Morelos.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 1994-03-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 15824 . COSPAR: 1985-048B. Apogee: 36,030 km (22,380 mi). Perigee: 35,999 km (22,368 mi). Inclination: 6.30 deg. Period: 1,447.80 min.
Released by STS 51G 17 June 1985; 113.5 deg W. Coverage of the national territory with television, radio and telephony signals and data transmission. Geostationary satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 113 deg W in 1985-1994 As of 4 September 2001 located at 123.32 deg W drifting at 2.909 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 176.84E drifting at 2.883W degrees per day.
1985 June 30 - .
00:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas G Centaur.
1985 July 17 - .
01:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-25 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 37. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 2002-09-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 15909 . COSPAR: 1985-061A. Apogee: 38,334 km (23,819 mi). Perigee: 1,797 km (1,116 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 713.30 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1985 August 8 - .
21:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1985 August 22 - .
19:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-64 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2000-03-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 15977 . COSPAR: 1985-074A. Apogee: 38,370 km (23,840 mi). Perigee: 1,987 km (1,234 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Replaced Molniya 1-61. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1985 August 27 - .
10:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- ASC-1 - .
Mass: 1,271 kg (2,802 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: new.
Program: GTE.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: AS 3000.
Spacecraft: ASC.
Completed Operations Date: 1994-08-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 15994 . COSPAR: 1985-076C. Apogee: 35,796 km (22,242 mi). Perigee: 35,778 km (22,231 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min.
Released by STS 51I 8/27/85; stationed at 81 deg E. C, Ku band communications satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 128 deg W in 1985-1994 As of 5 September 2001 located at 99.97 deg W drifting at 0.156 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 119.21W drifting at 0.126W degrees per day.
1985 September 4 - .
07:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1680 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16011 . COSPAR: 1985-079A. Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Perigee: 774 km (480 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1538..
1985 September 12 - .
23:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
FAILURE: Geosynchronous orbit injection failure. Third stage igniter cartridge failure was determined to be the most likely
cause..
Failed Stage: U.
1985 September 28 - .
23:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas G Centaur.
1985 October 3 - .
07:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-26 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 38. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 2001-02-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 16112 . COSPAR: 1985-091A. Apogee: 38,722 km (24,060 mi). Perigee: 1,660 km (1,030 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 718.40 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1985 October 3 - .
15:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- USA 11 - .
Payload: DSCS III F-2. Mass: 2,613 kg (5,760 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Program: DSCS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DSCS III.
USAF Sat Cat: 16116 . COSPAR: 1985-092B. Apogee: 35,963 km (22,346 mi). Perigee: 35,434 km (22,017 mi). Inclination: 0.30 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min. Released from STS 51J 10/4/85. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit; at 12 deg W in 1986; 42 deg W in 1995..
1985 October 9 - .
21:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/1.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 1690 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 3. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16138 . COSPAR: 1985-094A. Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Perigee: 1,381 km (858 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min. Military store-dump communications satellite. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1693 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16141 . COSPAR: 1985-094D. Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Perigee: 1,393 km (865 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1692 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16140 . COSPAR: 1985-094C. Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Perigee: 1,388 km (862 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1694 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16142 . COSPAR: 1985-094E. Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1695 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Mass Model. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16143 . COSPAR: 1985-094F. Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Perigee: 1,405 km (873 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min. Mass model of Strela-3..
- Cosmos 1691 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 4. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16139 . COSPAR: 1985-094B. Apogee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Perigee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min.
1985 October 23 - .
00:42 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-65 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1999-02-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 16187 . COSPAR: 1985-099A. Apogee: 39,239 km (24,381 mi). Perigee: 1,104 km (685 mi). Inclination: 64.50 deg. Period: 717.60 min. Replaced Molniya 1-58. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1985 October 25 - .
15:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1985 October 28 - .
17:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-66 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2002-08-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 16220 . COSPAR: 1985-103A. Apogee: 38,699 km (24,046 mi). Perigee: 1,656 km (1,028 mi). Inclination: 64.10 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Replaced Molniya 1-56. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1985 October 30 - .
17:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- GLOMR; GLOMAR - .
Payload: Challenger F9 / GLOMR 1. Mass: 52 kg (114 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: GLOMR.
Decay Date: 1986-12-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 16231 . COSPAR: 1985-104B. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Perigee: 317 km (196 mi). Inclination: 57.00 deg. Period: 91.00 min. Released from STS 61A 11/1/85. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B)..
1985 November 15 - .
14:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1985 November 27 - .
00:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Morelos 2 - .
Payload: Morelos-B / PAM-D. Mass: 645 kg (1,421 lb). Nation: Mexico.
Agency: Morelos.
Program: Morelos.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
USAF Sat Cat: 16274 . COSPAR: 1985-109B. Apogee: 35,792 km (22,240 mi). Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min.
Released by STS 61B 11/27/85. Coverage of the national territory with television, radio and telephony signals and data transmission. Geostationary satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 116 deg W in 1985-1998; 120 deg W in 1999. As of 5 September 2001 located at 120.20 deg W drifting at 0.004 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 148.53W drifting at 2.555W degrees per day.
1985 December 24 - .
18:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-27 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 40. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 16393 . COSPAR: 1985-117A. Apogee: 38,555 km (23,956 mi). Perigee: 1,554 km (965 mi). Inclination: 64.50 deg. Period: 712.80 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1986 January 9 - .
02:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
Launch Pad: LC132/2?.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1716 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 289. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16449 . COSPAR: 1986-002A. Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1723 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 296. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16456 . COSPAR: 1986-002H. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,400 km (800 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1722 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 295. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16455 . COSPAR: 1986-002G. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1721 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 294. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16454 . COSPAR: 1986-002F. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1720 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 293. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16453 . COSPAR: 1986-002E. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,440 km (890 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1719 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 292. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16452 . COSPAR: 1986-002D. Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Perigee: 1,454 km (903 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1718 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 291. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16451 . COSPAR: 1986-002C. Apogee: 1,496 km (929 mi). Perigee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 1717 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 290. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16450 . COSPAR: 1986-002B. Apogee: 1,513 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,475 km (916 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.90 min.
1986 January 12 - .
11:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39A.
Launch Platform: MLP1.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
- Satcom K1 - .
Payload: Satcom-K 1 / PAM-D2. Mass: 1,923 kg (4,239 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: RCA Amer.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Satcom.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 4000.
Completed Operations Date: 1997-07-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 16482 . COSPAR: 1986-003B. Apogee: 36,016 km (22,379 mi). Perigee: 35,965 km (22,347 mi). Inclination: 4.50 deg. Period: 1,446.50 min. Stationed at 81 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 85 deg W in 1986-1997; 87 deg W in 1997 As of 31 August 2001 located at 61.19 deg W drifting at 2.593 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 125.55E drifting at 2.586W degrees per day..
1986 January 17 - .
10:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1986 January 28 - .
16:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39B.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
FAILURE: Failure.
- TDRS B - .
Payload: TDRS B. Mass: 2,240 kg (4,930 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NASA.
Program: STS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: TDRS.
Apogee: 15 km (9 mi).
1986 February 1 - .
12:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Xichang.
Launch Complex:
Xichang LC1.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 3.
- STTW 1 - .
Payload: STTW 1. Mass: 1,024 kg (2,257 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: DFH-2.
Completed Operations Date: 1990-06-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 16526 . COSPAR: 1986-010A. Apogee: 35,819 km (22,256 mi). Perigee: 35,774 km (22,228 mi). Inclination: 9.80 deg. Period: 1,436.60 min.
Second successful DFH-2 launch. Also designated STW-2, the satellite was positioned at 103 deg E. In comparison to the first two DFH-2's, a parabolic antenna reflector replaced the horn antenna. Operated in geosynchronous orbit at 103 deg E in 1986-1990. As of 3 September 2001 located at 102.75 deg E drifting at 0.030 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 46.50E drifting at 0.019E degrees per day.
1986 February 12 - .
07:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
N-2.
1986 March 28 - .
23:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
- Brasilsat A2 - .
Mass: 1,243 kg (2,740 lb). Nation: Brazil.
Agency: Telebras.
Manufacturer: El Segundo.
Program: Brasilsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
USAF Sat Cat: 16650 . COSPAR: 1986-026B. Apogee: 35,793 km (22,240 mi). Perigee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 4.60 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min.
Stationed at 105 deg W. Brazilsat 1 & 2 provide telecommunications services to Brazil. Canada's Spar Aerospace was awarded a $125 million contract to build, under license, two satellites based on Hughes' HS-376 design (similar to Anik D). Brazilsat 1 & 2 were the first two elements of Brazil's national Sistema Barasilero de Telecommunicacoes por Satelite (SBTS) network. Spacecraft: Based on Hughes HS-376, single antenna on despun platform, spin stabilised, hydrazine thrusters, body mounted solar cells provide 982 W BOL. Payload: 24 C-band transponders with 6 spares, 10 W TWTA, EIRP >34 dBW over most of Brazilian territory
Financial/Operational:
Contract issued in 1990 for 2 units HS-376W. B1-B2 have dedicated transponders for government use. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 70 deg W in 1986-1995; 92 deg W in 1995-1999 As of 4 September 2001 located at 62.91 deg W drifting at 0.007 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 7 located at 32.58W drifting at 2.263W degrees per day.
1986 April 4 - .
03:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1986 April 17 - .
21:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1741 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16681 . COSPAR: 1986-030A. Apogee: 801 km (497 mi). Perigee: 773 km (480 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1503..
1986 April 18 - .
19:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1986 May 24 - .
01:42 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1986 May 31 - .
00:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 2.
FAILURE: Third stage ignition failure. Destroyed by range safety..
Failed Stage: U.
1986 June 6 - .
03:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1748 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 297. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16758 . COSPAR: 1986-042A. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,454 km (903 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1752 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 301. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16762 . COSPAR: 1986-042E. Apogee: 1,487 km (923 mi). Perigee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 1755 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 304. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16765 . COSPAR: 1986-042H. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1753 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 302. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16763 . COSPAR: 1986-042F. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1751 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 300. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16761 . COSPAR: 1986-042D. Apogee: 1,506 km (935 mi). Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
- Cosmos 1750 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 299. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16760 . COSPAR: 1986-042C. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1749 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 298. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16759 . COSPAR: 1986-042B. Apogee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 1754 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 303. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16764 . COSPAR: 1986-042G. Apogee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,438 km (893 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
1986 June 10 - .
00:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1986 June 19 - .
21:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1986 July 16 - .
04:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC133/3.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1763 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16860 . COSPAR: 1986-052A. Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Perigee: 749 km (465 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.30 min.
1986 July 30 - .
15:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-67 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2000-01-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 16885 . COSPAR: 1986-057A. Apogee: 38,765 km (24,087 mi). Perigee: 1,595 km (991 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 717.90 min. Replaced Molniya 1-59. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1986 August 12 - .
20:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
H-1.
- Oscar 12 - .
Payload: JAS-1. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Nation: Japan.
Agency: JARL.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
USAF Sat Cat: 16909 . COSPAR: 1986-061B. Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 50.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min.
Japanese Amateur Satellite. JAS-1 (Fuji). Amateur satellite communications. Development of amateur satellite technology. Launch vehicle H-I (two-stage) test flight no. 1. Launch time 2045 GMT. Launching organization NASDA. Fuji-OSCAR 12 was launched piggyback with a Japanese experimental geodetic satellite Ajisai (EGS). Weight 50 kg. 26-sided polyhedron, 40 x 40 x 47 cm. FO-12 was the first Japanese amateur satellite developed by the Japan Amateur Radio League (English version) with system design and integration performed at NEC. FO-12 was taken out of service November 5, 1989 because of battery failure.
1986 September 5 - .
09:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-68 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2000-06-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 16934 . COSPAR: 1986-068A. Apogee: 38,643 km (24,011 mi). Perigee: 1,710 km (1,060 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Replaced Molniya 1-57. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1986 September 10 - .
01:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC133/3.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1777 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 16952 . COSPAR: 1986-070A. Apogee: 803 km (498 mi). Perigee: 768 km (477 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. Replaced Cosmos 1624..
1986 October 15 - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/2.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
FAILURE: First-stage failure as a result of leakage of the tank pressurization system..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Strela-3 Nos. 5 to 10 - .
Payload: Strela-3 Nos. 5 to 10. Mass: 1,320 kg (2,910 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: UNKS.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
First attempted launch of full load of Strela-3 military store-dump communications satellite fails to reach orbit..
1986 October 20 - .
08:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1986 October 25 - .
15:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
- Raduga 19 - .
Payload: Raduga s/n 30L. Mass: 1,965 kg (4,332 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Raduga .
Completed Operations Date: 1993-09-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 17046 . COSPAR: 1986-082A. Apogee: 36,353 km (22,588 mi). Perigee: 36,252 km (22,525 mi). Inclination: 5.10 deg. Period: 1,462.60 min.
Stationed at 36 deg E. Provision of telephone and telegraph radiocommunications and television broadcasting. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 45 deg E in 1986-1991; 34 deg E in 1991-1993. Raduga 19 performed an end-of-life maneuver in September, 1993. As of 28 August 2001 located at 160.57 deg E drifting at 6.520 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 57.63W drifting at 6.529W degrees per day.
1986 November 15 - .
21:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-69 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 17078 . COSPAR: 1986-089A. Apogee: 38,824 km (24,124 mi). Perigee: 1,506 km (935 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 717.30 min. Replaced Molniya 1-60. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1986 November 18 - .
14:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1986 November 21 - .
02:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1794 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 305. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17138 . COSPAR: 1986-092A. Apogee: 1,499 km (931 mi). Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1796 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 307. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17140 . COSPAR: 1986-092C. Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Perigee: 1,454 km (903 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 1797 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 308. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17141 . COSPAR: 1986-092D. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,444 km (897 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1798 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 309. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17142 . COSPAR: 1986-092E. Apogee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,428 km (887 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1799 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 310. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17143 . COSPAR: 1986-092F. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1800 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 311. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17144 . COSPAR: 1986-092G. Apogee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1801 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 312. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17145 . COSPAR: 1986-092H. Apogee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,385 km (860 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 1795 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 306. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17139 . COSPAR: 1986-092B. Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
1986 December 5 - .
02:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas G Centaur.
1986 December 26 - .
15:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-70 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2006-02-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 17264 . COSPAR: 1986-103A. Apogee: 39,283 km (24,409 mi). Perigee: 1,070 km (660 mi). Inclination: 64.20 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Replaced Molniya 1-62. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1987 January 21 - .
09:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1814 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 17303 . COSPAR: 1987-006A. Apogee: 799 km (496 mi). Perigee: 763 km (474 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.50 min.
1987 January 22 - .
16:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-31 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 42. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17328 . COSPAR: 1987-008A. Apogee: 39,069 km (24,276 mi). Perigee: 1,285 km (798 mi). Inclination: 64.10 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1987 January 30 - .
09:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
FAILURE: Block DM-2 ignition failure, remained in LEO..
Failed Stage: U.
- Cosmos 1817 - .
Payload: Ekran-M s/n 11L. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Ekran-M .
Decay Date: 1987-01-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 17365 . COSPAR: 1987-010A. Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.30 min. Geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite. Launch vehicle failure; left in unusable orbit. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. .
1987 February 12 - .
06:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- USA 21 - .
Payload: SDS no. 7. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Quasar.
USAF Sat Cat: 17506 . COSPAR: 1987-015A. Apogee: 35,800 km (22,200 mi). Perigee: 610 km (370 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,440.00 min.
1987 March 13 - .
13:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/2.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 1827 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 11. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17582 . COSPAR: 1987-026A. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,396 km (867 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. First fully operational Strela-3 launch. Military store-dump communications satellite. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1831 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 15. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17586 . COSPAR: 1987-026E. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,391 km (864 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 1832 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 16. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17587 . COSPAR: 1987-026F. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,401 km (870 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 1830 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 14. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17585 . COSPAR: 1987-026D. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,407 km (874 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 1828 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 12. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17583 . COSPAR: 1987-026B. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,385 km (860 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.70 min.
- Cosmos 1829 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 13. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 17584 . COSPAR: 1987-026C. Apogee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min.
1987 March 19 - .
03:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1987 March 20 - .
22:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Delta 3920/PAM.
1987 March 26 - .
21:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC36B.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas G Centaur.
FAILURE: Lightning strike zapped guidance at T+51 seconds. Fault was directly attributed to a random memory upset that forced rocket to veer off course. Destroyed by range safety..
Failed Stage: G.
- Fltsatcom 6 - .
Payload: Fltsatcom 6. Mass: 2,300 kg (5,000 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: Fltsatcom.
Decay Date: 1987-03-26 .
1987 May 11 - .
14:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1987 June 9 - .
14:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1850 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18095 . COSPAR: 1987-049A. Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Perigee: 776 km (482 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1987 June 16 - .
17:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1852 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 313. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18113 . COSPAR: 1987-051A. Apogee: 1,499 km (931 mi). Perigee: 1,473 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1859 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 320. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18120 . COSPAR: 1987-051H. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,387 km (861 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min.
- Cosmos 1857 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 318. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18118 . COSPAR: 1987-051F. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1856 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 317. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18117 . COSPAR: 1987-051E. Apogee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Perigee: 1,431 km (889 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 1855 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 316. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18116 . COSPAR: 1987-051D. Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Perigee: 1,447 km (899 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1853 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 314. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18114 . COSPAR: 1987-051B. Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Perigee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
- Cosmos 1858 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 319. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18119 . COSPAR: 1987-051G. Apogee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Perigee: 1,402 km (871 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 1854 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 315. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18115 . COSPAR: 1987-051C. Apogee: 1,481 km (920 mi). Perigee: 1,458 km (905 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
1987 September 3 - .
19:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1987 September 7 - .
23:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/1.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 1875 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 17. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18334 . COSPAR: 1987-074A. Apogee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Perigee: 1,387 km (861 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.70 min. Military store-dump communications satellite. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1877 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 19. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18336 . COSPAR: 1987-074C. Apogee: 1,410 km (870 mi). Perigee: 1,407 km (874 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 1878 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 20. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18337 . COSPAR: 1987-074D. Apogee: 1,409 km (875 mi). Perigee: 1,403 km (871 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 1879 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 21. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18338 . COSPAR: 1987-074E. Apogee: 1,409 km (875 mi). Perigee: 1,397 km (868 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 1880 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 22. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18339 . COSPAR: 1987-074F. Apogee: 1,409 km (875 mi). Perigee: 1,393 km (865 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 1876 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 18. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18335 . COSPAR: 1987-074B. Apogee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Perigee: 1,409 km (875 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min.
1987 September 16 - .
00:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
- Aussat A3 - .
Payload: Aussat K3. Mass: 1,195 kg (2,634 lb). Nation: Australia.
Agency: Aussat.
Program: Aussat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
USAF Sat Cat: 18350 . COSPAR: 1987-078A. Apogee: 35,794 km (22,241 mi). Perigee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min.
Australian domestic communications; 164 deg E. Communication satellite. Launching states: Australia and France. Longitude 164 deg E +/- 0.5. (orbit given is geocentric 42164 km, which corresponds to altitude 35787 km). The satellite mass was 655 kg at beginning of life for an Ariane mission only on-station after the apogee motor had fired and station acquisition fuel was expended. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 164 deg E in 1987-1993; 156 deg E in 1993-1995; 152 deg E in 1995-1999 As of 4 September 2001 located at 163.96 deg E drifting at 0.005 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 31.52E drifting at 0.011E degrees per day.
1987 October 1 - .
17:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1987 November 21 - .
02:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 2.
- TVSAT 1 - .
Payload: TV-Sat 1. Mass: 2,077 kg (4,579 lb). Nation: Germany.
Agency: Bundespost.
Program: TVSAT.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 300.
Completed Operations Date: 1989-02-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 18570 . COSPAR: 1987-095A. Apogee: 36,151 km (22,463 mi). Perigee: 36,066 km (22,410 mi). Inclination: 4.30 deg. Period: 1,452.60 min.
West German communications; solar panel failed to deploy making spacecraft unusable. Because of a malfunction of the solar generator, the satellite is being used only for technical tests. Geostationary position 19 W. Launch by Ariane-2 flight no. 20. Due to a malfunction of the solar generator, TV-SAT 1 was taken out of commission and sen t to a so-called parking orbit beyond the geostationary orbit. Semi-major axis 42485.605 km. Eccentricity 0.00116. Inc 0.716, Arg of perigee 216.66, RA 76.77, Mean anomaly 47.1 Mean drift -4.071 deg/day, E long 350.617, latitude -0.713. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 18 deg W in 1988 As of 5 September 2001 located at 76.53 deg W drifting at 4.886 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 169.62W drifting at 4.874W degrees per day.
1987 November 26 - .
13:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
- Cosmos 1897 - .
Payload: Luch s/n 12L. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-4.
Spacecraft: Luch .
Completed Operations Date: 1992-10-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 18575 . COSPAR: 1987-096A. Apogee: 35,790 km (22,230 mi). Perigee: 35,763 km (22,222 mi). Inclination: 3.80 deg. Period: 1,435.60 min.
Stationed at 95 deg E. Relaying of telephone and telegraph information. Second launch in Altair/SR system for communication with Mir space station and other orbital spacecraft. In late July 1988 Cosmos 1897 was moved from its station at 95 degrees East to 12 degrees East to support the Buran shuttle test flight of November 14, 1988. During February 1987 the satellite was moved back to its original position at 95 degrees East. The satellite drifted to 90 degrees East by March 1991. By late April it was maneuvered it back to 95 degrees East, but by the end of 1991 it had drifted to 77 degrees East and was considered inoperative. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 95 deg E in 1987-1988; 12 deg E in 1988-1989; 95 deg E in 1989-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 62.12 deg E drifting at 0.168 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 94.48E drifting at 0.087E degrees per day.
1987 December 1 - .
14:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC133/3.
Launch Pad: LC133/3?.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1898 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18585 . COSPAR: 1987-098A. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Perigee: 770 km (470 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min.
1987 December 10 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1987 December 27 - .
11:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1988 January 15 - .
03:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/1.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 1909 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 23. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18788 . COSPAR: 1988-002A. Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min. Military store-dump communications satellite. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1911 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 25. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18790 . COSPAR: 1988-002C. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,400 km (800 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 1912 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 26. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18791 . COSPAR: 1988-002D. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,395 km (866 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min.
- Cosmos 1913 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 27. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18792 . COSPAR: 1988-002E. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,390 km (860 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 1914 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 28. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18793 . COSPAR: 1988-002F. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,383 km (859 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.70 min.
- Cosmos 1910 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 24. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 18789 . COSPAR: 1988-002B. Apogee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Perigee: 1,407 km (874 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
1988 January 18 - .
09:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
FAILURE: Third stage malfunction..
Failed Stage: 3.
- Gorizont s/n 25L - .
Payload: Gorizont s/n 25L. Mass: 2,100 kg (4,600 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: UNKS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Gorizont.
1988 February 19 - .
10:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
H-1.
1988 March 7 - .
12:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Xichang.
Launch Complex:
Xichang LC1.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 3.
- Zhongxing 1 - .
Payload: STTW 2 / Chinasat 1. Mass: 1,024 kg (2,257 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: Chinasat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DFH-2.
Completed Operations Date: 1997-07-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 18922 . COSPAR: 1988-014A. Apogee: 35,789 km (22,238 mi). Perigee: 35,786 km (22,236 mi). Inclination: 0.50 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. Operated in geosynchronous orbit at 87 deg E in 1988-1997. As of 28 August 2001 located at 87.94 deg E drifting at 0.038 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 64.00E drifting at 0.067E degrees per day..
1988 March 11 - .
00:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1924 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 321. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18937 . COSPAR: 1988-016A. Apogee: 1,514 km (940 mi). Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1926 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 323. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18939 . COSPAR: 1988-016C. Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Perigee: 1,460 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min.
- Cosmos 1927 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 324. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18940 . COSPAR: 1988-016D. Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Perigee: 1,455 km (904 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min.
- Cosmos 1928 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 325. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18941 . COSPAR: 1988-016E. Apogee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Perigee: 1,444 km (897 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min.
- Cosmos 1929 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 326. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18942 . COSPAR: 1988-016F. Apogee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Perigee: 1,429 km (887 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
- Cosmos 1930 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 327. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18943 . COSPAR: 1988-016G. Apogee: 1,460 km (900 mi). Perigee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
- Cosmos 1931 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 328. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18944 . COSPAR: 1988-016H. Apogee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Perigee: 1,398 km (868 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min.
- Cosmos 1925 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 322. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 18938 . COSPAR: 1988-016B. Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,460 km (900 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min.
1988 March 11 - .
06:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-71 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 18946 . COSPAR: 1988-017A. Apogee: 39,149 km (24,326 mi). Perigee: 1,199 km (745 mi). Inclination: 63.80 deg. Period: 717.70 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1988 March 11 - .
23:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
- Spacenet F3R - .
Payload: Spacenet 3R. Mass: 1,212 kg (2,672 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: France Telecom.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: GTE.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1999-12-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 18951 . COSPAR: 1988-018A. Apogee: 35,980 km (22,350 mi). Perigee: 35,935 km (22,328 mi). Inclination: 2.40 deg. Period: 1,444.90 min.
US domestic communications; 87 deg W. C, Ku band communications satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 87 deg W in 1988-1997; 83 deg W in 1997-1999 As of 2 September 2001 located at 107.85 deg W drifting at 2.220 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 153.60E drifting at 2.179W degrees per day.
1988 March 17 - .
20:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-72 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 2001-07-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 18980 . COSPAR: 1988-022A. Apogee: 38,228 km (23,753 mi). Perigee: 2,121 km (1,317 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 717.70 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1988 March 31 - .
04:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1988 April 5 - .
14:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC133/3.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1937 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19038 . COSPAR: 1988-029A. Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Perigee: 761 km (472 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.40 min.
1988 May 6 - .
02:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
1988 May 17 - .
23:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 2.
1988 May 26 - .
15:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-32 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 49. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 2002-03-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 19189 . COSPAR: 1988-044A. Apogee: 38,104 km (23,676 mi). Perigee: 2,066 km (1,283 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 714.10 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1988 June 15 - .
11:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 44LP.
- Panamsat 1 - .
Payload: PAS 1. Mass: 1,220 kg (2,680 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: Panamsat.
Program: Panamsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: AS 3000.
Spacecraft: ASC.
USAF Sat Cat: 19217 . COSPAR: 1988-051C. Apogee: 36,043 km (22,396 mi). Perigee: 36,028 km (22,386 mi). Inclination: 1.20 deg. Period: 1,448.90 min. Stationed at 45 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 45 deg W in 1988-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 139.29 deg E drifting at 3.164 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 114.72W drifting at 3.187W degrees per day..
- Oscar 13 - .
Payload: Phase 3C. Mass: 150 kg (330 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: AmSat.
Program: Oscar.
Class: Communications.
Type: Amateur radio communications satellite. Spacecraft: Oscar.
Decay Date: 1996-12-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 19216 . COSPAR: 1988-051B. Apogee: 37,995 km (23,608 mi). Perigee: 809 km (502 mi). Inclination: 57.90 deg. Period: 686.60 min.
AMSAT-OSCAR 13 was launched by the first test flight of the Ariane 4 launcher. Size 600 x 40 x 200 mm. AO-13 was the third in a series of Phase-3 type high-altitude, elliptical orbit amateur communications satellites. It was built by an international team of radio amateurs led by Dr. Karl Meinzer of AMSAT-Germany. It carried four beacon transmitters and four linear transponders. AO-13 also contained a digital communications transponder called RUDAK-1. However attempts to get the experiment operating failed. Operational life span was 8 years. Careful analysis of AO-13's orbit in early 1990 by Victor Kudelka, OE2VKW revealed that resonant perturbations exist which lead the satellite into a negative perigee altitude. The perigee was down to 150 km by August 1996 which drastically increased atmospheric drag on the satellite until it reentered the Earth's atmosphere December 5, 1996.
1988 June 21 - .
16:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC133/3.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1954 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19256 . COSPAR: 1988-053A. Apogee: 796 km (494 mi). Perigee: 772 km (479 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.50 min. Outer space research. .
1988 July 21 - .
23:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
- Insat 1C - .
Mass: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb). Nation: India.
Agency: ISRO.
Program: Insat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Insat 1.
Completed Operations Date: 1989-12-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 19330 . COSPAR: 1988-063A. Apogee: 35,814 km (22,253 mi). Perigee: 35,755 km (22,217 mi). Inclination: 9.00 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min.
Stationed at 93.5 deg E; also performed communications tasks. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geosynchronous orbit longitude 93.5 +/- 0.1 deg east. Launch vehicle Ariane 3 launch vehicle of Arianespace, 24th flight of Ariane and 9th flight of the Ariane 3 version. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 93 deg E in 1988-1989 As of 4 September 2001 located at 58.51 deg E drifting at 0.073 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 80.89E drifting at 0.154W degrees per day.
- Eutelsat I F5 - .
Payload: ECS 5. Mass: 1,185 kg (2,612 lb). Nation: Europe.
Agency: Eutelsat.
Program: Eutelsat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS.
Completed Operations Date: 2000-07-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 19331 . COSPAR: 1988-063B. Apogee: 36,456 km (22,652 mi). Perigee: 36,321 km (22,568 mi). Inclination: 6.10 deg. Period: 1,466.90 min.
European communications; 13 deg E. ECS-5/Eutelsat I F5 is a regional geostationary telecommunications satellite for European countries. It is operated by the EUTELSAT organization. Frequency plan 136-138 MHz (S-E), 148-149.9 MHz (E-S), 10.7-11.7 GHz (S-E), 14.0-14.5 GHz (E-S). Launch time 2334:00 UT. ESA designator ESA/88/03. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 10 deg E in 1989-1991; 21 deg E in 1991-1998; 12 deg W in 1998-1999 As of 4 September 2001 located at 48.15 deg E drifting at 7.596 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 102.26W drifting at 7.597W degrees per day.
1988 August 1 - .
21:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
- Cosmos 1961 - .
Payload: Potok no. 5 s/n 16L. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-4.
Spacecraft: Potok.
Completed Operations Date: 1993-12-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 19344 . COSPAR: 1988-066A. Apogee: 35,796 km (22,242 mi). Perigee: 35,780 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min.
Stationed at 13.5 deg W; later moved to 80 deg E. Investigation of outer space and relay of telegraph and telephone messages. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 14 deg W in 1988-1992; 80 deg E in 1992-1993. In September, 1993, Cosmos 1961 began drifting off station after a mission of five years had apparently been terminated. As of 4 September 2001 located at 80.01 deg E drifting at 0.015 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 74.58E drifting at 0.039E degrees per day.
1988 August 12 - .
12:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-73 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1999-12-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 19377 . COSPAR: 1988-069A. Apogee: 38,629 km (24,002 mi). Perigee: 1,726 km (1,072 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. .
1988 August 18 - .
19:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1988 September 8 - .
23:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 3.
- GStar 3 - .
Mass: 1,270 kg (2,790 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: GTE.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: GTE.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 3000.
Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 19483 . COSPAR: 1988-081A. Apogee: 35,806 km (22,248 mi). Perigee: 35,769 km (22,225 mi). Inclination: 5.30 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min.
AKM malfunctioned, but orbit achieved using on-board propulsion system. Ku band communications satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 93 deg W in 1989-1996; 105 deg W in 1996-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 105.39 deg W drifting at 0.005 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 105.31W drifting at 0.004W degrees per day.
- SBS 5 - .
Mass: 1,241 kg (2,735 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: STLC.
Program: SBS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 376.
Completed Operations Date: 2000-03-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 19484 . COSPAR: 1988-081B. Apogee: 35,937 km (22,330 mi). Perigee: 35,909 km (22,312 mi). Inclination: 2.00 deg. Period: 1,443.10 min. Stationed at 122 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 123 deg W in 1988-2000 As of 5 September 2001 located at 22.98 deg E drifting at 1.728 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 147.52E drifting at 1.709W degrees per day..
1988 September 16 - .
09:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Tanegashima.
Launch Complex:
Tanegashima N.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
H-1.
1988 September 29 - .
09:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-33 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 51. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 2002-02-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 19541 . COSPAR: 1988-090A. Apogee: 38,414 km (23,869 mi). Perigee: 1,867 km (1,160 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 716.30 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1988 September 29 - .
15:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39B.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
1988 October 20 - .
15:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1988 October 28 - .
02:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 2.
- TDF-1 - .
Payload: TDF 1. Mass: 2,136 kg (4,709 lb). Nation: France.
Agency: France Telecom.
Program: TDF.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 300.
Completed Operations Date: 1996-10-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 19621 . COSPAR: 1988-098A. Apogee: 36,129 km (22,449 mi). Perigee: 36,051 km (22,401 mi). Inclination: 4.80 deg. Period: 1,451.60 min.
French DBS; 19 deg W. Direct broadcasting satellite. French registration: TDF-1, 1988-5-B. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 19 deg W in 1988-1996 As of 1 September 2001 located at 139.53 deg W drifting at 3.885 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 5 located at 16.35W drifting at 3.870W degrees per day.
1988 December 10 - .
11:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1988 December 11 - .
00:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 44LP.
- Astra 1A - .
Mass: 1,780 kg (3,920 lb). Nation: Europe.
Agency: SES.
Manufacturer: Lockheed.
Program: Astra.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: AS 4000.
USAF Sat Cat: 19688 . COSPAR: 1988-109B. Apogee: 35,803 km (22,246 mi). Perigee: 35,770 km (22,220 mi). Inclination: 0.80 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min.
European TV broadcast; 19.2 deg W. Astra 1A provides TV coverage to Western Europe. The satellite is owned and operated by Société Europíenne des Satellites (SES), a private company formed in 1985. Astra 1A is based in the GE 4000 series platform, and was the first in a network of four satellites. Spacecraft: GE 4000 platform.3-axis stabilisation with momentum wheels, magnetic torquers, Earth sensors and 16 blowdown monopropellant hydrazine thrusters. Solar arrays provide 2800 W BOL, 3 50 Ahr NiH batteries. GEO insertion by Star 37XFP solid rocket motor. Payload: 16 Ku-band transponders (with six spares) . Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 19 deg E in 1989-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 19.38 deg E drifting at 0.002 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 13.01E drifting at 6.968W degrees per day.
1988 December 22 - .
12:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Xichang.
Launch Complex:
Xichang LC1.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 3.
- Zhongxing 2 - .
Payload: STTW 3 / Chinasat 2. Mass: 1,024 kg (2,257 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: Chinasat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DFH-2.
USAF Sat Cat: 19710 . COSPAR: 1988-111A. Apogee: 35,791 km (22,239 mi). Perigee: 35,787 km (22,236 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. Operated in geosynchronous orbit at 110 deg E in 1989-1999. As of 27 August 2001 located at 91.92 deg E drifting at 0.244 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 83.40E drifting at 0.283W degrees per day..
1988 December 22 - .
14:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
1988 December 28 - .
05:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-74 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
Decay Date: 1998-07-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 19730 . COSPAR: 1988-115A. Apogee: 39,002 km (24,234 mi). Perigee: 1,358 km (843 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 717.90 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1989 January 26 - .
09:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/40.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
- Gorizont 17 - .
Payload: Gorizont s/n 29L. Mass: 2,120 kg (4,670 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-3.
Spacecraft: Gorizont .
Completed Operations Date: 1997-02-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 19765 . COSPAR: 1989-004A. Apogee: 36,224 km (22,508 mi). Perigee: 36,034 km (22,390 mi). Inclination: 8.40 deg. Period: 1,453.60 min.
Stationed at 53 deg E. Provision of telephone and telegraph radiocommunications and television broadcasting. The Rimsat network was initiated when Gorizont 17 was leased to the corporation and transferred from 53 degrees E (where it was then a backup to Gorizont 27) to 134 degrees E during late-June and July, 1993. At the close of 1994, Gorizont 17 was still on station but nearing the end of its operational life after six years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 53 deg E in 1989-1993; 134 deg E in 1993-1995; 34 deg E in 1995-1997 As of 30 August 2001 located at 22.84 deg W drifting at 4.340 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 147.41W drifting at 4.350W degrees per day.
1989 January 26 - .
15:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 1992 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-1.
Spacecraft: Strela-2M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19769 . COSPAR: 1989-005A. Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Perigee: 764 km (474 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.50 min.
1989 January 27 - .
01:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 2.
1989 February 10 - .
15:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32.
Launch Pad: LC32/1.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 1994 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 29. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 19785 . COSPAR: 1989-009A. Apogee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. Military store-dump communications satellite. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 1995 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 30. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 19786 . COSPAR: 1989-009B. Apogee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min.
- Cosmos 1999 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 34. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 19790 . COSPAR: 1989-009F. Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Perigee: 1,383 km (859 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 1998 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 33. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 19789 . COSPAR: 1989-009E. Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Perigee: 1,389 km (863 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min.
- Cosmos 1996 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 31. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 19787 . COSPAR: 1989-009C. Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Perigee: 1,405 km (873 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
- Cosmos 1997 - .
Payload: Strela-3 no. 32. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft: Strela-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 19788 . COSPAR: 1989-009D. Apogee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min.
1989 February 15 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 1-75 - .
Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-1T.
USAF Sat Cat: 19807 . COSPAR: 1989-014A. Apogee: 38,249 km (23,766 mi). Perigee: 2,111 km (1,311 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 717.90 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1989 March 6 - .
23:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 44LP.
- JCSAT 1 - .
Mass: 2,280 kg (5,020 lb). Nation: Japan.
Agency: JCSAT.
Program: JCSAT.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: HS 393.
Completed Operations Date: 1998-08-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 19874 . COSPAR: 1989-020A. Apogee: 36,018 km (22,380 mi). Perigee: 35,971 km (22,351 mi). Inclination: 4.10 deg. Period: 1,446.80 min.
Japanese domestic communications; 150 deg E. Domestic communication. Launching states: Japan, France, USA. Launch vehicle Ariane 29 (Ariane IV). Launching organization ARIANE SPACE. Launch time 1129 GMT. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 150 deg E in 1989-1997; 148 deg E in 1997; 111 deg E in 1998 As of 31 August 2001 located at 19.12 deg E drifting at 2.653 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 63.05E drifting at 2.678W degrees per day.
1989 March 13 - .
14:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC39B.
Launch Platform: MLP2.
LV Family:
Shuttle.
Launch Vehicle:
Space Shuttle.
1989 March 24 - .
13:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 2008 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 329. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19902 . COSPAR: 1989-025A. Apogee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,393 km (865 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket..
- Cosmos 2015 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 336. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19909 . COSPAR: 1989-025H. Apogee: 1,510 km (930 mi). Perigee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min.
- Cosmos 2012 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 333. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19906 . COSPAR: 1989-025E. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,456 km (904 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min.
- Cosmos 2014 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 335. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19908 . COSPAR: 1989-025G. Apogee: 1,491 km (926 mi). Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min.
- Cosmos 2013 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 334. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19907 . COSPAR: 1989-025F. Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min.
- Cosmos 2011 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 332. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19905 . COSPAR: 1989-025D. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,439 km (894 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min.
- Cosmos 2009 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 330. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19903 . COSPAR: 1989-025B. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min.
- Cosmos 2010 - .
Payload: Strela-1M no. 331. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Strela.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military store-dump communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Strela.
Spacecraft: Strela-1M.
USAF Sat Cat: 19904 . COSPAR: 1989-025C. Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min.
1989 April 2 - .
02:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA1.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 2.
- TELE-X - .
Payload: Tele X. Mass: 2,142 kg (4,722 lb). Nation: Sweden.
Agency: NSAB.
Program: TELE.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 300.
Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 19919 . COSPAR: 1989-027A. Apogee: 36,128 km (22,448 mi). Perigee: 36,061 km (22,407 mi). Inclination: 4.30 deg. Period: 1,451.80 min.
TV, business communications for Nordic countries; 5 deg E. High power telecommunications satellite with a dual mission; direct TV broadcasting and data communications. Four active transponders with two redundant; power output 200 W per transponder. Coverage area - East Nordic coverage zone as defined by ITU (WARC -77). Mission period estimated to be 6 to 8 years. Position 5 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 5 deg E in 1989-1998 As of 28 August 2001 located at 138.62 deg W drifting at 3.929 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 132.37W drifting at 3.933W degrees per day.
1989 April 14 - .
04:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
1989 June 5 - .
22:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA2.
LV Family:
Ariane.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 44L.
- DFS 1 - .
Payload: Kopernikus 1. Mass: 1,416 kg (3,121 lb). Nation: Germany.
Agency: Bundespost.
Program: DFS.
Class: Communications.
Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Spacebus 100.
Completed Operations Date: 1996-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 20041 . COSPAR: 1989-041B. Apogee: 35,889 km (22,300 mi). Perigee: 35,683 km (22,172 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min.
Multipurpose communications; 23.5 deg E. Communications satellite, position 23.5E, Ariane 4 flight no 20. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 23 deg E in 1989-1993; 33 deg E in 1993-1995 As of 5 September 2001 located at 90.12 deg E drifting at 1.435 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 41.93E drifting at 1.416E degrees per day.
1989 June 8 - .
17:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Molniya 3-35 - .
Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 45. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Molniya.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft Bus: KAUR-2.
Spacecraft: Molniya-3.
Decay Date: 2001-12-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 20052 . COSPAR: 1989-043A. Apogee: 38,918 km (24,182 mi). Perigee: 1,436 km (892 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. .
1989 June 21 - .
23:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC200/39.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM-2.
- Raduga 1-1 - .
Payload: Raduga-1 s/n 11. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military com