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1990 January 1 - 1990 During the Year -
  • Relay Mirror Experiment first successful laser relay Nation: USA. Spacecraft: RME. The Maui Optical Observatory atop Mount Haleakala established the first relay with Kihei, Hawaii.
1990 January -
  • LDEF returned to earth Nation: USA. Spacecraft: LDEF. NASA's Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was designed to provide long-term data on the space environment. LDEF was released from STS 41-C in April 1984 for a planned one year mission before retrieval by another Shuttle mission. Its planned retrieval was postponed by the loss of the Challenger in 1986. It was finally retrieved by STS-32 in January 1990 and returned to Earth. At the time of its retrieval LDEF was about one month away from re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. Many of the experiments were enhanced by the extended stay in space.
1990 January 1 - 00:07 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Commercial Titan 3. LV Configuration: Commercial Titan 3 CT-1.
  • Skynet 4A Nation: UK. Program: Skynet. Payload: Skynet 4A [PAM-D2] / JCSat 2 [Orbus-7S]. Mass: 1,463 kg (3,225 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS. Agency: UK MoD. Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,790 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 5.50 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1990-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 20401. British military communications; 6 deg E. Military communications. Expected life approx 7 years. Owner/operator: Ministry of Defence, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 6 deg E in 1990; 29 deg E in 1991; 65 deg E in 1991; 34 deg W in 1992-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 34.01 deg W drifting at 0.003 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 63.46W drifting at 4.595W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
  • JCSAT 2 Nation: Japan. Program: JCSAT. Payload: JCSat 2 / Orbus-7S. Mass: 2,280 kg (5,020 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 393. Agency: JCSAT. Perigee: 35,868 km (22,287 mi). Apogee: 35,877 km (22,292 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,440.50 min. COSPAR: 1990-001B. USAF Sat Cat: 20402. Japanese domestic communications; 154 deg E. Domestic communications. Launching organization Martin Marietta. Launch time 0007 GMT. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 154 deg E in 1990-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 154.04 deg E drifting at 0.006 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 116.78W drifting at 6.255W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 8 - 20:23 GMT - 1990 January 9 - 12:35 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-32R.
  • STS-32 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Columbia F09 / Syncom-4 5 [Orbus-7S]. Mass: 12,014 kg (26,486 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Columbia. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 296 km (183 mi). Apogee: 361 km (224 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 91.10 min. COSPAR: 1990-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 20409. Duration: 10.88 days. Decay Date: 1990-01-20. Crew: Brandenstein, Dunbar, Ivins, Low, Wetherbee. Flight: STS-32. Manned five crew. Deployed Leasat 5, retrieved LDEF. Night landing. Payloads: Deployment of Syncom IV-5, retrieval of Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF), Fluids Experiment Apparatus (FEA)-3, Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) III-2, Latitude/Longitude Locator (L3), American Flight Echocardiograph (AFE), Characterization of Neurospora Circadian Rhythms in Space (CNCR)-01, Air Force Maui Optical Site (AMOS)-4, Mesoscale Lightning Experiment (MLE), IMAX, Interim Operational Contamination Monitor (lOCM). References: 2, 6, 7.
  • Leasat 5 Nation: USA. Program: Leasat. Payload: Columbia F9 / Syncom-4 5 [Orbus-7S]. Mass: 3,400 kg (7,400 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 601. Agency: HCI. Perigee: 35,776 km (22,230 mi). Apogee: 35,797 km (22,243 mi). Inclination: 4.40 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1990-002B. USAF Sat Cat: 20410. Deployed from STS 32 1/10/89; 177 deg W; leased to U.S. government. The Leasat series was developed as a commercial venture to provide dedicated communications services to the U. S. military. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 178 deg E in 1990; 72 deg E in 1990-1997; 77 deg E in 1997-1998; 155 deg E in 1998-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 155.70 deg E drifting at 0.023 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 100.05E drifting at 0.003E degrees per day. Additional Details: Leasat 5. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 11 - 18:01 GMT -
  • EVA Mir EO-5-2 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Viktorenko, Serebrov. Flight: Mir EO-5. EVA Duration: 0.12 days. Retrieved and installed material samples References: 66.
1990 January 15 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident D-5.
  • PEM-7 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 January 16 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident D-5.
  • PEM-6 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 January 17 -
  • NASA Astronaut Training Group 13 selected. Nation: USA. The group was selected to provide pilot, engineer, and scientist astronauts for space shuttle flights.. Qualifications: Pilots: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. Advanced degree desirable. At least 1,000 flight-hours of pilot-in-command time. Flight test experience desirable. Excellent health. Vision minimum 20/50 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 vision; maximum sitting blood pressure 140/90. Height between 163 and 193 cm.

    Mission Specialists: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics and minimum three years of related experience or an advanced degree. Vision minimum 20/150 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20. Maximum sitting blood pressure of 140/90. Height between 150 and 193 cm.. Reported to the Johnson Space Center in late July 1990 to begin their year long training. Chosen from 1945 qualified applicants, then 106 finalists screened between September and November 1989.

1990 January 17 - 14:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 2055 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 248 km (154 mi). Apogee: 260 km (160 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 20426. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1990-01-29. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 18 - 12:52 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65061-247.
  • Cosmos 2056 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 768 km (477 mi). Apogee: 804 km (499 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 20432. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 20 -
  • Landing of STS-32 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-32. STS-32 landed at 09:43 GMT.
1990 January 21 - 06:05 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C.
  • COBRA Submillimeter radio astronomy mission Nation: Canada. Agency: CSA. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 2.
1990 January 22 - 01:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 40. LV Configuration: Ariane 40 V35.
  • SPOT 2 Nation: France. Program: SPOT. Mass: 1,870 kg (4,120 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: SPOT-1-2-3. Agency: CNES. Perigee: 825 km (512 mi). Apogee: 826 km (513 mi). Inclination: 98.70 deg. Period: 101.40 min. COSPAR: 1990-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 20436. Remote sensing. Earth observation satellite. Registration 1990-1-B. References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 14 Nation: UK. Program: Oscar. Payload: UoSAT 3. Mass: 46 kg (101 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Microsat SSTL. Manufacturer: Surrey. Agency: SSTL. Perigee: 781 km (485 mi). Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.70 min. COSPAR: 1990-005B. USAF Sat Cat: 20437. University of Surrey experimental satellite. The first of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd's modular microsatellites. Launched on the Ariane ASAP; carried an operational store and forward communications payload with extensive radiation monitoring experiments for SatelLife and Data Trax Inc (USA). Still operational in 2000. Owner/operator University of Surrey, Dept of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XH. References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 15 Nation: UK. Program: Oscar. Payload: UoSAT 4. Mass: 48 kg (105 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: MicroSat-70. Manufacturer: Surrey. Agency: SSTL. Perigee: 784 km (487 mi). Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.70 min. COSPAR: 1990-005C. USAF Sat Cat: 20438. Technology demonstration mission carrying transponder, solar cell, CCD camera technology experiments. Customer: University of Surrey/European Space Agency. Launched alongside UoSAT-3, the microsatellite operated perfectly for 2 days before a failure occured in the downlink. Owner/operator University of Surrey, Dept of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XH. Box shaped 350 x 350 x 650 mm. Four solar panels and 6 m gravity gradient boom. References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 16 Nation: USA. Program: Oscar. Payload: PACSAT. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Perigee: 781 km (485 mi). Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-005D. USAF Sat Cat: 20439. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 17 Nation: Brazil. Program: Oscar. Payload: Microsat 2. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Perigee: 780 km (480 mi). Apogee: 796 km (494 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-005E. USAF Sat Cat: 20440. References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 18 Nation: USA. Program: Oscar. Payload: Webersat. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: Weber CA. Perigee: 780 km (480 mi). Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-005F. USAF Sat Cat: 20441. Carried Earth imaging camera. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 19 Nation: Argentina. Program: Oscar. Payload: LuSat. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: Arianespace. Perigee: 779 km (484 mi). Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-005G. USAF Sat Cat: 20442. Carried CCD camera. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 23 - 02:51 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML.
  • Molniya 3-37 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 53. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-3. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 982 km (610 mi). Apogee: 39,367 km (24,461 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 717.70 min. COSPAR: 1990-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 20444. Decay Date: 2003-06-23. 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. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 23 - 19:40 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.33UL.
  • PACE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1990 January 24 - 11:46 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: M. Launch Pad: M1. Launch Vehicle: Mu. Model: Mu-3S-II. LV Configuration: Mu-3S-II M-3S2-5.
  • Hiten Nation: Japan. Program: Muses. Payload: Muses A. Mass: 185 kg (407 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Lunar. Spacecraft: Hiten. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 262 km (162 mi). Apogee: 286,183 km (177,825 mi). Inclination: 30.60 deg. Period: 9,597.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 20448. Decay Date: 1993-04-11. MUSES-A was renamed Hiten after launch. It developed of lunar swingby techniques for future missions and ejected a lunar orbiter. Launching organization ISAS. On 1990 Jan 25: Period 6.665 days, inclination 30.63 deg, 262.49 x 286182.72 km. On 1992 Feb 17: Period 4.53 days, inclination 38.90 deg, perilune 2289.67 km, apolune 49013.93 km. References: 2, 6.
  • Hagoromo Nation: Japan. Program: Muses. Payload: Muses A. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Lunar. Spacecraft: Hagoromo. Agency: ISAS. COSPAR: 1990-007B. USAF Sat Cat: 20618. Lunar orbiter ejected from Muses A 3/19/90; contact lost after release; engineering test. Lunar Orbit (Selenocentric). References: 2, 6.
1990 January 24 - 22:55 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 6925. LV Configuration: Delta 6925 D191.
  • USA 50 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2-6 / GPS SVN 18. Mass: 1,665 kg (3,670 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2 and 2A. Manufacturer: Boeing North American, Seal Beach (formerly Rockwell). Agency: USAF. Perigee: 21,168 km (13,153 mi). Apogee: 21,226 km (13,189 mi). Inclination: 55.00 deg. Period: 759.50 min. COSPAR: 1990-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 20452. Global Positioning System. Retired. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 25 - 17:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 2057 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Apogee: 330 km (200 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 20457. Duration: 53.00 days. Decay Date: 1990-03-19. High resolution photo reconnaissance; returned film in two small SpK capsules during the mission and with the main capsule at completion of the mission. References: 2, 6, 179.
1990 January 26 - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC37. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HEDI.
  • KITE-1 test Nation: USA. Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 2.
1990 January 26 - 12:09 GMT -
  • EVA Mir EO-5-3 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Viktorenko, Serebrov. Flight: Mir EO-5. EVA Duration: 0.13 days. Tested spacesuit. Examined exterior of Kvant 2. References: 66.
1990 January 27 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: K. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310-20.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 185 km (114 mi). References: 2.
1990 January 30 - 11:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3.
  • Cosmos 2058 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 68. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 616 km (382 mi). Apogee: 645 km (400 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 97.30 min. COSPAR: 1990-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 20465. Investigation of outer space. References: 2, 6.
1990 January 30 - 21:22 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Super Chief. Model: HPB. LV Configuration: HPB GL A26.804.
  • TM2-1 test Nation: USA. Agency: OSC. Apogee: 422 km (262 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 1 - 08:15 GMT -
  • EVA Mir EO-5-4 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Viktorenko, Serebrov. Flight: Mir EO-5. EVA Duration: 0.21 days. Serebrov tested SPK manoeuvring unit. References: 66.
1990 February 1 - 12:07 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 11. LV Configuration: Black Brant XI NASA 39.02UE.
  • Aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 375 km (233 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 4 - 12:28 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-3. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 3 CZ3-6 (21).
  • Zhongxing-3 Nation: China. Payload: STTW 4. Mass: 1,024 kg (2,257 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: DFH-2. Agency: Chinasat. Perigee: 35,783 km (22,234 mi). Apogee: 35,795 km (22,241 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.30 min. COSPAR: 1990-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 20473. Completed Operations Date: 1998-07-01. National operational communications satellite. Designation 1990-2. Operated in geosynchronous orbit at 98 deg E in 1990-1998. As of 4 September 2001 located at 52.36 deg E drifting at 0.045 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 96.88E drifting at 0.061W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
1990 February 5 - 06:08 GMT -
  • EVA Mir EO-5-5 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Viktorenko, Serebrov. Flight: Mir EO-5. EVA Duration: 0.16 days. Viktorenko tested SPK manoeuvring unit. References: 66.
1990 February 6 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Pad: LF26?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3.
  • FOT GT137GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 6 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53711-237.
  • Cosmos 2059 Nation: USSR. Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 184 km (114 mi). Apogee: 1,585 km (984 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 102.70 min. COSPAR: 1990-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 20476. Decay Date: 1990-11-12. Released 10 Romb radar calibration subsatellites. References: 2, 6.
1990 February 7 -
  • Soviet Communists relinquish sole power Nation: USSR.
1990 February 7 - 01:33 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: N. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: H-1. LV Configuration: H-1 H-21(F).
  • MOS-1b Nation: Japan. Payload: Momo 1B. Mass: 740 kg (1,630 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Seasat. Spacecraft: Marine Observation Satellite. Agency: NASDA. Perigee: 908 km (564 mi). Apogee: 909 km (564 mi). Inclination: 99.10 deg. Period: 103.20 min. COSPAR: 1990-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 20478. Marine observation. Continuation of Earth observation functions of MOS-1; establishment of common technology necessary for Earth-observation satellites. Launching organization NASDA. Name MOS-1b 'Momo-1b'. Launch time 0133 UT. References: 2, 6.
  • Debut Nation: Japan. Payload: Orizuru. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Debut. Agency: NASDA. Perigee: 911 km (566 mi). Apogee: 1,743 km (1,083 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 112.20 min. COSPAR: 1990-013B. USAF Sat Cat: 20479. Boom, umbrella test. DEBUT 'Orizuru'. Experiment of extending and contracting boom; experiment of expanding and contracting aerodynamic brake. Launching organization NASDA. Launch time 0133 UT. References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 20 Nation: Japan. Program: Oscar. Payload: JAS 1b. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: JARL. Perigee: 912 km (566 mi). Apogee: 1,745 km (1,084 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 112.20 min. COSPAR: 1990-013C. USAF Sat Cat: 20480. JAS-1b 'Fuji-2'. Continuation of amateurradio services of JAS-1; extension of amateur radio communications area; advancement of amateur radio technology. Launching organization NASDA. Launch time 0133 UT. References: 2, 6.
1990 February 9 -
  • Galileo, Venus Flyby Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Galileo.
1990 February 11 - 06:16 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2.
  • Soyuz TM-9 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Payload: Soyuz TM 11F732 s/n 60. Mass: 7,150 kg (15,760 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz TM. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 373 km (231 mi). Apogee: 387 km (240 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 92.20 min. COSPAR: 1990-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 20494. Duration: 179.05 days. Decay Date: 1990-08-09. Crew: Balandin, Solovyov. Flight: Mir EO-5, Mir EO-6. Manned two crew. Mir Expedition EO-06. Docked with Mir. Transported to the Mir orbital station a crew comprising the cosmonauts A Y Solovyov and A N Balandin to conduct an extensive programme of geophysical and astrophysical research, experiments on biology and biotechnology and work on space materials science. References: 2, 6,51.
1990 February 12 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident D-5.
  • DASO-1 Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 12 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident D-5.
  • PEM-8 test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 14 -
  • Voyager 1, Family Portrait Images Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Voyager.
1990 February 14 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF03. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B.
  • RSLP MAST re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 14 - 16:15 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 6920-8. LV Configuration: Delta 6920-8 D192.
  • USA 51 Nation: USA. Payload: LACE. Mass: 1,430 kg (3,150 lb). Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: LACE. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 463 km (287 mi). Apogee: 480 km (290 mi). Inclination: 43.10 deg. Period: 94.00 min. COSPAR: 1990-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 20496. Decay Date: 2000-05-24. Low-power Atmospheric Compensation Experiment for SDIO. Research and exploration of the upper atmosphere and outer space. The McDonnell Douglas Corporation has provided the following information for its launch of the Losat spacecraft on 14 Feb 1990: LACE spacecraft (Losat-L), launch time 1615:00.626 GMT, ETR Launch Complex 17. Programmed orbital parameters 95.6 min, apogee 551 km, inc. 43.1 deg. Evaluate laser beam distortion in space. References: 2, 6.
  • USA 52 Nation: USA. Payload: RME. Mass: 1,040 kg (2,290 lb). Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: RME. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 261 km (162 mi). Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Inclination: 43.10 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1990-015B. USAF Sat Cat: 20497. Decay Date: 1992-05-24. Relay Mirror Experiment; also known as Losat-R. RME validated stabilization, tracking, and pointing technologies for Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) missions through a credible demonstration of a space-based relay mirror system. The Wideband Angular Vibration Experiment (WAVE) measured low-level angular vibrations affecting performance of acquisition, tracking, and pointing systems. The experiment demonstrated that a laser beam can be accurately relayed from the earth to an orbiting satellite 450 kilometers away and then back to a 3-meter target on the ground. It achieved relay beam pointing accuracy which was 16 times better than the technical requirement. WAVE demonstrated the capability to discern platform disturbance amplitudes of a few nanoradians at discrete frequencies and is therefore a candidate to fulfill similar requirements for future ATP experiments. References: 2, 6.
1990 February 15 - 07:52 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/23. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 363-02.
  • Raduga 25 Nation: USSR. Payload: Raduga s/n 35L. Mass: 1,965 kg (4,332 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Raduga . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,779 km (22,231 mi). Apogee: 35,795 km (22,241 mi). Inclination: 1.70 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1990-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 20499. Completed Operations Date: 1997-12-01. Stationed at 70 deg E. Provision of telephone and telegraph radiocommunications and television broadcasting. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 70 deg E in 1990-1995; 170 deg W in 1995-1997 As of 5 September 2001 located at 171.03 deg W drifting at 0.038 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 31.27W drifting at 0.005W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274.
1990 February 19 - 1990 February 20 - 04:54 GMT - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR C-NO-175.
  • DYANA DBN1 TURBO Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 21 - Launch Site: Alcantara. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sonda. Model: Sonda 2. LV Configuration: Sonda 2 XV-53.
  • Alcantara Ionosphere mission Nation: Brazil. Agency: INPE/IAE. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 21 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: K. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-520. LV Configuration: S-520-11.
  • CIR Infrared astronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 22 - 23:17 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V36. FAILURE: Exploded 100 seconds after liftoff due to water line blockage. This was caused by a piece of cloth found in the first stage Viking engine water cooling system.
  • Superbird B Nation: Japan. Program: Superbird. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: FS-1300. Agency: SCCJ. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). COSPAR: F900222A. Decay Date: 1990-02-23. Launched with BS-2X. Targeted for Geosynch orbit. References: 5.
  • BS 2X Nation: USA. Program: BS. Payload: BS 2X. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Arianespace. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). COSPAR: F900222B. References: 279.
1990 February 23 - 07:31 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10CM1. LV Configuration: Black Brant 10CM1 NASA 35.20UE.
  • ARCS 4 Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 586 km (364 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 26 - 02:06 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-520. LV Configuration: S-520-12.
  • Auroral mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 369 km (229 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 27 - 20:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53711-228.
  • Nadezhda 2 Nation: USSR. Payload: Tsikada-Kospas. Mass: 825 kg (1,818 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Nadezhda. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 953 km (592 mi). Apogee: 1,018 km (632 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1990-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 20508. Civilian navigation satellite. Positioned in plane 14 of constellation. Maritime navigation. Signals at 150,00 MHz and 400.00 MHz. Carried COSPAR/SARSAT search and rescue package. Location of vessels in the Soviet merchant marine and fishing fleet; work within the international space search and rescue system for locating vessels and aircraft in distress (COSPAS-SARSAT). References: 2, 6.
1990 February 28 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100NU.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 28 - 00:55 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3.
  • Okean 2 Nation: USSR. Program: Okean. Payload: Okean-O1 no. 5. Mass: 1,950 kg (4,290 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Radarsat. Spacecraft: Okean-O1. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 617 km (383 mi). Apogee: 646 km (401 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 97.40 min. COSPAR: 1990-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 20510. Completed Operations Date: 1991-07-18. Oceanographic remote sensing. Gathering of up-to-date oceanographic information and data on ice conditions in the interests of the Soviet economy and international cooperation. References: 2, 6.
1990 February 28 - 07:50 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-36R.
  • STS-36 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Atlantis F06 / KH-12 1. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Atlantis. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 62.00 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1990-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 20512. Duration: 4.43 days. Decay Date: 1990-03-04. Crew: Casper, Creighton, Hilmers, Mullane, Thuot. Flight: STS-36. Manned five crew. Deployed a classified payload. Landed at: Runway 23 dry lake bed at Edwards Air Force Base, . Landing Speed: 368 kph. Touchdown miss distance: 494.00 m. Landing Rollout: 2,407.00 m. Payloads: DoD Mission - Record altitude (through 5/93). References: 2, 6, 7.
  • USA 53 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-12 no. 1. Mass: 19,600 kg (43,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Misty. Agency: NRO. Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Apogee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 62.00 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1990-019B. USAF Sat Cat: 20516. Decay Date: 1990-03-31. Deployed from STS-36 February 28, 1990. Said to be designated 'Misty', and believed to be the first maneouvering stealth satellite. Barely visible, it was rediscovered by amateur observors in October 1990, with a ground track that repeated every nine days. It maneouvered again in early November 1990, changing its inclination by 1.2 degrees and entering a lower orbit with a three-day repeating ground track. Amateurs again found it in 1996 and 1997 in a 66.2 degree orbit with a 99.4 minute period. The decay date for the active satellite is believed to refer instead to debris; the actually satellite was probably deorbited after 1997, perhaps after USA 144 (Misty 2?) was put into operation. References: 2, 6.
1990 February 28 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Topol. Model: Topol.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 February 28 - 23:10 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. LV Configuration: Soyuz 11A511U2 T15000-040.
  • Progress M-3 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Payload: Progress M s/n 203. Mass: 7,249 kg (15,981 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Apogee: 218 km (135 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1990-020A. USAF Sat Cat: 20513. Duration: 58.07 days. Completed Operations Date: 1990-04-29 00:52:03 PM. Decay Date: 1990-04-29 00:52:03 PM. Flight: Mir EO-6. Unmanned resupply vessel to Mir. Docked with Mir on 3 Mar 1990 01:04:32 GMT. Undocked on 27 Apr 1990 20:24:43 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 28 Apr 1990 00:52:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 2.26 days. Total docked time 55.81 days. References: 2, 6, 275.
1990 March 4 -
  • Landing of STS-36 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-36. STS-36 landed at 18:13 GMT.
1990 March 6 - 05:18 GMT - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR C-NO-176.
  • DYANA DBN2 TURBO Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 6 - 05:41 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 DLR K-GRVI-173.
  • SISSI 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 8 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF05. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper 02PA.
  • Operational test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 9 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.66GU.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 12 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident D-5.
  • DASO-3 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 13 - 04:21 GMT - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR C-NO-177.
  • DYANA DBN3 TURBO Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 14 - 11:52 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Commercial Titan 3. LV Configuration: Commercial Titan 3 CT-2. FAILURE: Second stage failed to separate due to a wiring error in the stage separation electronics, stranding the payload in low earth orbit.
  • Intelsat 6 F-3 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Payload: Intelsat 603 / Orbus-21S. Mass: 4,215 kg (9,292 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 393. Agency: INTELSAT. Perigee: 35,786 km (22,236 mi). Apogee: 35,790 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1990-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 20523. 38 C-band and 10 Ku-band transponders. Placed in unusable low earth orbit after second stage separation failure. In May 1992 shuttle STS-49 snared the satellite, and in three EVA's the crew attached a new perigee boost motor, which then reboosted the satellite to geosynchrounous orbit. Positioned at 34 deg W in 1992-1997; 24 deg W in 1997-2001. Later assigned to Intelsat spin-off New Skies, which positioned it at 340º East, from where it provided C-band coverage of the entire Atlantic region, including virtually all of Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the eastern half of North America. As an inclined orbit satellite, IS-603 was best suited for voice/data trunking and video contribution, but could also be used for carrier-scale IP services, notably network bridging and expansion. It supplemented the prime Atlantic region coverage provided by the station-kept NSS 7 satellite, located at 338º East. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 19.96W drifting at 0.012W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
1990 March 14 - 15:27 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2.
  • Cosmos 2060 Nation: USSR. Program: EORSAT. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 402 km (249 mi). Apogee: 418 km (259 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 92.80 min. COSPAR: 1990-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 20525. Decay Date: 1991-09-01. Ocean surveillance. References: 2, 6.
1990 March 17 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.34UH.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 19 -
  • Hiten, Moon Flyby (Japan) Nation: Japan. Spacecraft: Hiten.
1990 March 20 - 00:25 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47161-245.
  • Cosmos 2061 Nation: USSR. Mass: 825 kg (1,818 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 969 km (602 mi). Apogee: 1,017 km (631 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 105.00 min. COSPAR: 1990-023A. USAF Sat Cat: 20527. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6.
1990 March 21 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3.
  • FOT GT139GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 22 - Launch Vehicle: Babylon Gun, Tamouz.
  • Gerard Bull assassinated, ending the Tamouz and supergun projects. Nation: Iraq. It is commonly thought that he was killed by the Israelis, concerned not so much by the supergun work but rather dynamics research Bull was doing to improve Iraqi ballistic missiles. Three weeks later British Customs seized the final eight sections of the Babylon Gun.
1990 March 22 - 07:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 2062 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Apogee: 221 km (137 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1990-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 20529. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1990-04-05. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1990 March 22 - 07:38 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 12. LV Configuration: Black Brant XII NASA 40.02UE.
  • Aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 22 - 10:03 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.70UE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 24 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4.
  • CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 24 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4.
  • CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 24 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4.
  • CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 24 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4.
  • CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 24 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3.
  • FOT GT138GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 26 - 02:45 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 6925. LV Configuration: Delta 6925 D193.
  • USA 54 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2-7 / GPS SVN 20. Mass: 1,665 kg (3,670 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2 and 2A. Manufacturer: Boeing North American, Seal Beach (formerly Rockwell). Agency: USAF. Perigee: 20,960 km (13,020 mi). Apogee: 21,156 km (13,145 mi). Inclination: 53.70 deg. Period: 753.80 min. COSPAR: 1990-025A. USAF Sat Cat: 20533. Global Positioning System. Declared unusable on 21 May 1996 at 22:42 following two uncommanded changes in frequency standards. References: 2, 6.
1990 March 27 - 16:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL.
  • Cosmos 2063 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #62. Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 5,329 km (3,311 mi). Apogee: 35,210 km (21,870 mi). Inclination: 67.80 deg. Period: 721.50 min. COSPAR: 1990-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 20536. Covered Oko constellation plane 2 - 317 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100.
1990 March 29 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute SDIO Laser Radar.
  • Firefly 1 Target Nation: USA. Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 462 km (287 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 29 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100NU 15A35P.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 29 - 07:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Topol. Model: Topol.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 29 - 08:07 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: MRL. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX MASER 4.
  • Microgravity mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESA. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). References: 2.
1990 March 30 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.53DE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
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