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| CBNT Surrey Satellite Technology experimental imaging satellite. SSTL did not disclose the meaning of the CBNT abbreviation. 22:10 local time longitude of descending node sun synchronous orbit. Technology satellite for SSTL, UK. Launched 2015. |
| Daichi-2 Advanced Land Observing Satellite 2, placed in a noon/midnight sun-synchronous orbit. Carried the PALSAR-2 radar imager with 1 to 3 meter resolution in spotlight mode and 3 to 10 m in high resolution mode. |
 | JB-3 Chinese sun synchronous orbit military reconnaisance satellite. Built by CAST, it used a BISME (Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electronics) optical sensor. |
| Jilin One of two 'smart video imaging' satellites in the Jilin cluster. |
 | Aist Small satellite developed by TsSKB-Progress and the Samara Aerospace University; carried a magnetometer, acclerometers and a micrometeor experiment. Technology satellite built by Samara Aerospace University, TsSKB-Progress for Samara Aerospace University, Russia. Launched 2013. |
| Bars Believed to be a new-generation electro-optical reconnaisance satellite based on a heavily modified Yantar bus. Placed in sun synchronous orbits. Reconnaissance, opticalsatellite built by TsSKB-Progress (bus), LOMO (payload) for VKO. Used Yantar bus. |
 | BCP-2000 American Ball satellite bus in the 1000-kg class to accommodate high-precision optical surveillance payloads. |
 | CAST1000 The CAST1000 bus was a microsatellite class (30-200 kg) platform designed to satisfy missions including earth observation, atmospheric exploration, electromagnetic exploration, technological demonstration, on-orbit service, and LEO communication, while supporting use in satellite constellations
and formation flying. |
 | CAST2000 The CAST2000 bus was in the minisatellite class (200-400 kg bus mass; 300-600 kg payload capacity). It was designed for diverse missions, including earth observation, technological demonstration, scientific exploration, earth environmental exploration, formation flight and networking, meteorological research and application, communications, and navigation. |
| CAST3000 The CAST3000 satellite bus was designed for high resolution optical imaging and radar imaging missions in sun synchronous orbit. It could be adapted to other missions. The bus had a mass of 400 kg and could support payloads of up to 400 kg requiring 1100 W of power. |
 | ChubuSat A project of Nagoya and Daido universities. (The name Kinschachi refers to the golden sea-monster statues on Nagoya castle). It carries d 10m resolution, 14 km swath imager, a 130 m resolution, 7-13 micron infrared camera reported to be for atmosphere temperature profiles and space debris monitoring, and an amateur radio relay payload. Sun synchronous orbit; 1055 GMT local time of the descending node. Technology satellite for Nagoya University, Daido University, Japan. Launched 2016. |
| EIS Secret payload for the National Reconnaissance Office; thought to be an imaging spy satellite of the EIS/Enhanced CRYSTAL type. Reconnaissance, electro-opticalsatellite built by Lockheed Martin for NRO. Used Bus-1. |
 | Fajr Fourth Iranian satellite, and Iran's first successful orbital launch since February 2012. Fajr (Aurora) had a technology payload with a cold-gas thruster developed by Iran Electronics Industries. There is suggestive evidence (mostly based on satellite imagery of launch pad
damage revealed by the magazine Jane's Intelligence Review) that Iran had two launch failures in 2012, as well as more speculative evidence of further launch failures since then. The satellite did not seem to make any orbital maneuvers. The orbit decayed from an initial 223 km x 470 km to 196 km x 293 km by February 22, and then after falling to 134 km x 155 km early on February 26 it reentered. The Safir rocket stage orbit decayed a bit more slowly, and was at 203 km x 325 km on Feb 26. Technology satellite built by IEI (Iran Electronics Industry), Iran. Launched 2012 - 2015. |
 | Hodoyoshi Satellite of the University of Tokyo and AXELSPACE, carried an imager with 6.8m resolution and 28 km swath. Sun synchronous orbit; 1100 GMT local time of the descending node. Technology, Earth observation satellite for University of Tokyo, NESTRA, Japan. Launched 2014. |
| Intruder Intruder was a naval electronic intelligence satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). |
 | Kanopus Remote sensing satellite. Imager provided a resolution of 2.5 m in a 20 km swath and 12.5 m in four spectral channels along the same swath. A separate imager provided optical resolution of 25 m in a 250 km swath. Earth Observation satellite built by NPP VNIIEM for Roskosmos, Russia. Launched 2012. Used Kanopus bus. |
| LEOStar-2 ?Civil or defense satellite bus for use in ?LEO orbit and launch by ?Pegasus or Minotaur I, IV or C. Lifetime ??1-5 years and delivery possible ?16-36 months after receipt of order. Electrical system solar cells, average power 750W |
 | NEXTAR NX-300L High resolution imaging satellite developed by NEC and managed by Japan Space Systems (formerly USEF, part of the Ministry of Trade and Industry) rather than by the main Japanese space agency JAXA. The ASNARO had 0.5m resolution on a 10 km nadir swath width. |
 | Oceansat Remote sensing satellite with an 8-band ocean color monitor, a radar scatterometer and a radio occultation atmospheric sounder. Earth Observing satellite for ISRO, India. Launched 2009. Used IRS-1 Bus. |
 | Persona Russian sun-synchronous orbit electro-optical reconnaissance satellite first flown in 2008. Reports also gave the code name Kvarts; and it was said to utilize a LOMO-built 17V321 optical system originally developed for the Arkon satellite. There were reports that a a Yantar-derived service module was used, but an illustration published in a Russian military document showed a satellite with a new service module and cruciform solar arrays. The first Persona satellite was launched in July 2008; it reportedly malfunctioned in February 2009 due to an electronics failure. The second was not launched until June 2013. It was said to be delayed because compenents had to be cannibalized from a Resurs-P 1 satellite.This spacecraft also failed after a short time in orbit, necessitating to bring the old film-return Kobalt-M satellites into service to bridge the gap. Reconnaissance, optical satellite built by TsSKB-Progress (bus), LOMO (payload) for VKS > VKO, Russia. Launched 2008 - 2015. |
 | Phoenix Eye The Phoenix Eye bus was designed for sun synchronous orbits and used in the ZY-2 and CBERS earth observation satellites. |
 | Prima Satellites in the European Commission's Sentinel/Copernicus Earth observing program. |
 | 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. |
 | Satrec The South Korean Satrec Initiative built on earlier Kitsat technology to develop 100-kg and 200-kg satellite buses for national and international customers. |
 | Sentinel European visible/infrared band earth observing satellite. The visible camera had a 10 metre resolution and a 290 km swath. Sun synchronous orbit; 1030 GMT local time of the descending node. |
 | SI-300 Satreci South Korea imaging satellite bus. |
 | SJ-11 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation. Launched from Jiuquan by the CZ-2C launch vehicle into 690 km, 98.7 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits from 2009. Reported to carry an infrared tracking system, part of a missile-launch early warning / tracking system. Built by Dongfanghong Satellite Co., China. |
| SKRL Calibration sphere. Calibration satellite, Russia. Launched 2013. |
 | SkySat Commercial imaging satellite by the US company Skybox. The satellite produced sub-meter resolution imagery and high-definition video. It could capture up to 90-second video clips at 30 frames per second. The resolution was high enough to view objects like shipping containers while maintaining not tracking human activity. Earth Observation satellite built by Skybox Imaging for Skybox Imaging, USA. Launched 2013 - 2014. |
 | SSTL-300 Surrey minisatellite bus, 300 kg class. |
 | Sterkh Dedicated COSPAS-SARSAT search-and-rescue satellite. Total mass 170 kg, including 55 kg payload. |
 | Tianhui Mapping-1 Satellite 02; carried visible-band mapping cameras with 5 m resolution. |
| Tiantuo Technology satellite for the National University of Defense Technology; carried an payloads such as an imager, an atomic oxygen sensor, and an AIS (maritime tracking)
receiver. |
| Topaz Classified US radar satellite. |
| Trumpet Follow-on Probably a signals intelligence satellite with an attached SBIRS-HEO early warning sensor as a secondary payload. ELINT satellite for USAF, USA. Launched 2014. |
 | Tsukushi 'Horsetail'; also called QSAT-EOS, Kyushu Satellite for Earth Observation System Demonstration. The satellite carried a CMOS camera with 4 m resolution and 7 km swath, a magnetometer and an in-situ space debris detector, as well as a deployable 3-meter kapton sail used as a drag augmentation device. Sun synchronous orbit; 1055 GMT local time of the descending node. |
 | UGATUSAT Remote sensing satellite built by the Ufa State Aviation Technical University. Technology, Earth observation satellite for Ufimskiy Gosudarstvenniy Aviatsionniy Tekhnicheskiy Universitet, Russia. Launched 2009. |
 | Pleiades French military optical reconnaisance satellite. The Pleiades constellation consists of two one metric ton satellites offering a spatial resolution at nadir of 0.7 m and a field of view of 20 km. While designed for off-nadir imaging to support rapid retasking of targets, the satellites will also offer stereoscopic capability to meet detailed cartography requirements for urban regions. Earth Observing satellite built by Astrium (prime), Alcatel for CNES, France. Launched 2011 - 2012. |
 | KH-1 American military surveillance satellite. First US film reconnaissance satellite, and first polar orbiting satellite. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1959 - 1960. |
 | Midas American military early warning satellite. Part of a then-secret USAF program known as WS-117L, the MIDAS (Missile Defense Alarm System) program began in November 1958. Early Warning satellite built by Lockheed (prime), Aerojet-General (payload) for USAF, USA. Launched 1962 - 1963. |
 | GRAB First American military signals intelligence satellite, launched 1960-1962; not declassified until 1998. ELINT Research satellite built by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) / US Navy, USA. Launched 1960 - 1962. |
 | Samos American military surveillance satellite. First generation photo surveillance; return of camera and film by capsule; program still partially classified, evidently due to embarrassment. |
 | KH-2 American military surveillance satellite. Early US reconnaissance satellite. Carried one 'C-Prime' panoramic camera, with a focal length of 61 cm and a ground resolution of 9 m. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1960 - 1961. |
 | KH-5 American military surveillance satellite. US mapping satellite. Carried one frame camera, with a focal length of 76 mm, and a ground resolution of 140 m. Reconnaissance, photo (Area survey) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1963 - 1964. |
 | KH-3 American military surveillance satellite. Early US reconnaissance satellite. Carried one 'C-Double Prime' panoramic camera, with a focal length of 61 cm and a ground resolution of 7.6 m. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1961 - 1962. |
 | Zenit-2 satellite Russian military surveillance satellite. The Zenit-2 was a derivative of the manned Vostok, and the Soviet Union's first spy satellite. Reconnaissance, photo (low resolution, film return type), ELINT satellite built by OKB-1 for GRU, Russia. Launched 1961 - 1970. Used Zenit bus. |
 | SURCAL American military target satellite. Calibration satellite for NRL, USA. Launched 1962-1965. |
 | Ferret American military signals intelligence satellite. |
 | KH-4 American military surveillance satellite. Early US reconnaissance satellite. Carried two 'Mural' panoramic cameras, with a focal length of 61 cm, and a ground resolution of 7.6 m. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1962 - 1963. |
 | KH-6 American military surveillance satellite. US reconnaissance satellite, lashed together to meet an emergency requirement for close-up imaging of a suspected Soviet ICBM site near Tallinn. Reconnaissance, photo satellite built by Lockheed (prime); Kodak (camera) for USAF, USA. Launched 1963. |
 | SSF American military signals intelligence satellite. ELINT satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1963 - 1964. Used P-11 bus. |
 | KH-7 American military surveillance satellite. US reconnaissance satellite. Still classified. Camera believed to have ground resolution of 0.46 m. Film returned in two capsules. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by General Electric for USAF, USA. Launched 1963 - 1967. |
 | KH-4A American military surveillance satellite. Early US reconnaissance satellite. Carried two 'J-1' panoramic cameras, with a focal length of 61 cm, and a ground resolution of 2.7 m. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1963 - 1969. |
| LAMPO American military target satellite. Radar calibration satellite, USA. Launched 1963. |
 | Vela American nuclear detection surveillance satellite. The Vela (meaning "watchman" in Spanish) series of spacecraft were designed to monitor world-wide compliance with the 1963 nuclear test ban treaty. Nuclear Detection satellite built by TRW for USAF, USA. Launched 1963 - 1965. |
 | Zenit-4 Russian military surveillance satellite. Zenit-4 was the second Soviet photo-reconnaissance satellite, providing high-resolution imagery to complement the area coverage of the Zenit-2. Reconnaissance, photo (high resolution, film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1963 - 1970. Used Zenit bus. |
 | TGR Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1963. Two new directions were pursued in the Soviet Union for space optical reconnaissance systems in the mid-1960's: automated systems with television transmission of pictures, and manned systems. |
 | Calsphere American military target satellite. Radar calibration objects (but also cover for other classified subsatellites). Radar calibration satellite for Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), USA. Launched 1962-1967. |
 | LCS American military target satellite. Aluminum sphere used for radar calibration. Radar Calibration satellite built by Rohr Corp. for Lincoln Laboratory, USA. Launched 1965 - 1971. |
 | Tempsat American military target satellite. Surveillance Calibration; black 14 inch diameter. sphere. |
 | US-A Russian military naval surveillance radar satellite. The US-A (later known as RLS) was a nuclear powered RORSAT (Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite). Ocean surveillance, active radar satellite, Russia. Launched 1970 - 1988. Used US-Bus. |
| Bluebell American military target satellite. Calibration satellite operated by US Air Force, USA. Launched 1966. |
 | KH-8 American military surveillance satellite. Longest-lived and last US film-return reconnaissance satellite. Ground resolution 0.5 m. Film returned in two capsules. Typical life 50 days. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite operated by USAF, USA. Launched 1966 - 1969. |
 | Tselina-O Ukrainian ELINT satellite. From 1965 to 1967 two dedicated ELINT systems were tested by the Soviet Union: Tselina and US. Both were routinely operated. ELINT satellite built by Yuzhnoye (prime), TsNII-108 GKRE (payload), Russia. Launched 1967 - 1982. |
 | KH-4B American military surveillance satellite. Early US reconnaissance satellite. Carried two 'J-3' panoramic cameras, with a focal length of 61 cm, and a ground resolution of 1.8 m. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by Lockheed for USAF, USA. Launched 1967 - 1972. |
 | Zenit-2M satellite Russian military surveillance satellite. 1 Planning began in mid-1967 for military systems to enter service through 1975. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1968 - 1979. Used Zenit bus. |
| Canyon American military signals intelligence satellite. The first large US signals intelligence satellite. ELINT satellite built by Lockheed for NRO, USA. Launched 1968 - 1977. |
 | Zenit-4M Russian military surveillance satellite. Planning began in mid-1967 for military systems to enter service through 1975. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1968 - 1974. Used Zenit bus. |
 | Yantar-1 Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1968. Survey reconnaissance satellite project of KB Yuzhnoye worked on 1964-1967. |
 | Yantar-2 Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1968. High resolution reconnaissance satellite project worked on by KB Yuzhnoye 1964-1967. Was to have been derived from Soyuz-R manned spacecraft. |
| SOICAL American military target satellite. |
 | Zenit-4MK Russian military surveillance satellite. Modernized high resolution version of the Zenit-4M satellite that went into service in 1972. Maneuverable; (two-tone telemetry). Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1969 - 1977. Used Zenit bus. |
| Yantar-3KF Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1969. Survey reconnaissance satellite system studied in 1969. Not put into production. |
| Rhyolite American military signals intelligence satellite. ELINT satellite built by TRW, E-Systems for USAF, USA. Launched 1970 - 1978. |
 | DSP American military early warning satellite. An evolving series of satellites built by the United States to detect intercontinental ballistic missiles on launch. Early Warning satellite built by TRW for USAF, USA. Launched 1970 - 1973. |
 | Tselina-D Ukrainian military signals intelligence satellite. The Tselina D was the detailed observation portion of the two-satellite Tselina ELINT satellite system. ELINT satellite built by Yuzhnoye (prime), TsNII-108 GKRE (payload), Russia. Launched 1970 - 1994. |
 | Yantar-1KF Russian military surveillance satellite. Cancelled 1970. Survey reconnaissance satellite project worked on by Kozlov from 1967, succeeding Yantar-1. To be launched on Soyuz 11A511M launch vehicle. |
| Jumpseat American military signals intelligence satellite. Jumpseat signals intelligence satellites were launched by Titan 3B or 34B into highly elliptic Molniya-type orbits.Built by Hughes for USAF, USA. Launched 1971 - 1983. Used HS-318 bus. |
 | KH-9 American military surveillance satellite. Popularly known as 'Big Bird'. Titan 3C-class film-return reconnaissance satellite. Reconnaissance, photo satellite built by Lockheed (prime); Perkin-Elmer (cameras) for USAF, USA. Launched 1971 - 1986. |
 | Rigidsphere American military target satellite operated by USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1968 - 1971. |
 | NOSS US Navy Ocean Surveillance Satellite to track and surveil ships at sea worldwide. Built by Naval Research Laboratory (#1, 2); Martin Marietta (#3 - 9). Launched 1976 - 1987. |
 | Zenit-4MT Russian military surveillance satellite. Special version of Zenit developed for topographical photography. This was developed by OKB-1 Filial 1 based on the Zenit-4M. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1971 - 1982. Used Zenit bus. |
 | Oko Russian military early warning satellite. Work on the Soviet Union's first infrared ICBM launch detection satellite began in 1967 as the USK - space system to observe rocket launches. |
 | JSSW Chinese military surveillance satellite. Mysterious early Chinese satellite, orbited by the cancelled FB-1 launch vehicle. Technology, Reconnaissance? satellite, China. Launched 1973 - 1976. |
 | Yantar-2K Russian military surveillance satellite. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1974 - 1983. Used Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules. |
 | Taifun-1 Ukrainian military target satellite. From 1969 KB Yuzhnoye built the Lira targets for exercise and test of PVO air defense and space tracking systems. Radar calibration satellite built by Yuzhnoye, Russia. Launched 1974 - 1994. |
 | FSW Chinese military surveillance satellite. Reconnaissance, Earth observation satellite built by CAST, China. Launched 1974 - 1987. |
 | US-P Russian military naval radarsat. The US-P (later known as RTR) was a solar powered EORSAT (Electronic Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite). Ocean surveillance, passive satellite, Russia. Launched 1974 - 1991. Used US-Bus. |
 | Zenit-4MKT Russian military surveillance satellite. The Zenit-4MKT / Fram was an adaptation of the recoverable Vostok spacecraft for reconnaissance/remote sensing missions. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1975 - 1985. Used Zenit bus. |
 | Prognoz SPRN Russian military early warning satellite. Development began of the Soviet Union's Prognoz geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite in 1980. |
 | Taifun-2 Ukrainian military target satellite. In 1969 KB Yuzhnoye introduced targets for exercise and test of PVO air defense and space tracking systems. Radar calibration satellite built by Yuzhnoye, Russia. Launched 1976 - 1995. Used AUOS-3 bus. |
 | NOSS-Subsat American military naval signals reconnaissance satellite. Detected the location of naval vessels using radio interferometry. Ocean Surveillance Launch Dispenser satellite built by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) (#1, 2); (#3 - 9) for, USA. Launched 1976 - 1987. |
 | Zenit-6U Russian military surveillance satellite. A universal variant of the Zenit spacecraft, used in two altitude ranges, for both observation and high resolution missions. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1976 - 1984. Used Zenit bus. |
| KH-11 American military surveillance satellite. Also known as Kennan, Program 1010. Used systems developed for KH-10 Manned Orbiting Laboratory. Reconnaissance, electro-optical satellite built by Lockheed => Lockheed Martin for NRO, USA. Launched 1976 - 2013. Used Bus-1. |
 | Yantar-4K2 Russian military surveillance satellite. Cancelled 1991. Improved military photo-reconnaissance satellite, using the basic Yantar-4K1 bus. Boost by the Zenit-2 launch vehicle would have allowed 22 film return capsules to be used over a 180 day mission. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB > TsSKB-Progress for GRU, Russia. Launched 1981 - 2002. Used Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules. |
| Yantar-6K Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1977. Extremely high resolution version of Yantar studied in 1969. A draft project was completed in May 1977, but the decision was made to keep the basic Yantar-2K satellite bus instead. |
| Yantar-6KS Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1977. Electro-optical imaging operational high resolution version of Yantar studied in 1969. |
 | Zenit-4MKM Russian military surveillance satellite. A further modification of the Zenit-4MK, accepted for military service in 1976, entered service in 1978. Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1977 - 1980. Used Zenit bus. |
| Chalet American military signals intelligence satellite. Geosynchronous orbit signals intelligence satellite series that replaced Canyon. Also called Program 366 and Vortex. ELINT satellite built by E-Systems for NRO, USA. Launched 1978 - 1989. |
 | Yantar-4K1 Russian film-return military surveillance satellite. Flight trials of the Yantar-2K indicated the satellite was not capable of providing strategic warning of attack. The high resolution Yantar-4K provided that capability, while still capable of being launched by the existing Soyuz-U launch vehicle. Lifetime was 45 days. Two small capsules could return film an interim basis before the main spacecraft with film returned to earth. |
 | Taifun-1Yu Ukrainian military target satellite. The Taifun-1Yu, a modification of the basic design with smooth calibration surfaces, was to be in service by 1980. Launched 1979 - 1996. |
| Yantar-2K-M Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1980. Planned upgrade of Yantar-2K. Not put into production. |
 | Yantar-1KFT Russian military surveillance satellite. Version of the Yantar photo satellite for topographic mapping on behalf of the Red Army. Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1981 - 2005. Used Yantar Bus, Zenit reentry module. |
 | SSTL-70 British microsatellite bus. 1 Basic Surrey Microsat bus. |
 | Yantar-4KS1 Russian military electro-optical surveillance satellite. Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1982 - 1990. Used Yantar Bus. |
 | Yantar-4KS2 Russian military surveillance satellite. Cancelled 1983. The Yantar-4KS2 was a heavy military optical reconnaissance satellite, required to have the same capabilities as the KH-11/Crystal reconnaissance satellite of the United States. |
 | Zenit-8 Russian military surveillance satellite. 1 Reconnaissance, photo (film return type) satellite built by TsSKB for GRU, Russia. Launched 1984 - 1994. Used Zenit bus. |
 | Tselina-2 Ukrainian military signals intelligence satellite. ELINT satellite built by KB Yuzhnoye (bus), TsNIRTI Minradioprom (ELINT payload), Russia. Launched 1984 - 2007. |
| Energia Control Sat Russian military surveillance satellite. Study 1984. This satellite would consist of a 33 metric ton equipment bus and a 17 metric ton rocket stage. It would be placed in a 600 km / 97 degree orbit for arms control and environment monitoring. |
| Magnum American military signals intelligence satellite. Shuttle-launched geostationary ELINT satellite model that replaced Rhyolite/Aquacade. ELINT satellite built by TRW for USAF, USA. Launched 1985 - 1989. |
 | NUSAT American military target satellite. Air traffic control radar calibration. Technology satellite, USA. Launched 1985. |
 | Koltso Russian military target satellite. Cosmos 1786. Calibration mission. Tentatively identified as third generation replacement for Taifun-2, perhaps to have been launched by the Tsyklon 3 launch vehicle. Radar calibration satellite built by Yuzhnoye, Russia. Launched 1988 - 1990. |
 | Orlets-2 Russian military surveillance satellite. Reconnaissance, photo (film return) satellite operated by GRU, Russia. Launched 1994 - 2000. |
 | Almaz-T Russian civilian surveillance radar satellite. The results of the manned Almaz flights showed that manned reconnaissance from space was not worth the expense. Radar satellite (modified manned spacecraft) satellite for NPO Machinostroenye, USSR. Launched 1986-1991. |
 | Pirs-1 Russian military naval surveillance radar satellite. 2 launches, 1987.02.02 and 1987.07.10 . |
 | Plazma-A Russian ion engine technology satellite. In 1987 two experimental Plazma-A satellites (Cosmos 1818 and 1867) were launched with new-generation Topaz reactors. |
 | IRS Indian Remote Sensing Satellite. Remote sensing of the Earth for natural resources management applications. Earth Observing satellite for ISRO, India. Launched 1988-1991. Used IRS-1 Bus. |
| Singleton American signals intelligence satellite; possibly some kind of imaging also done. On-board propulsion boosts spacecraft to 800 km operating orbit. |
 | Taifun-3 Russian military target satellite. Specifications for a third generation Taifun-3 system were developed in 1980 with flight trials to have started in 1984. |
 | Orlets-1 Russian military surveillance satellite. Multi-purpose satellite, designed for both close-look and survey missions, equipped with a panoramic camera, equipped with 8 film return capsules. Reconnaissance, photo (film return) satellite operated by GRU, Russia. Launched 1989 - 2006. |
| Misty American nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Reconnaissance, electro-optical, stealth satellite built by Lockheed Martin for NRO, USA. Launched 1990 - 1999. |
 | Badr Pakistani communications technology satellite. Pakistani experimental series with a variety of payloads. Technology satellite for SUPARCO, Pakistan. Launched 1990. |
| Improved Crystal American military surveillance satellite. Operational, first launch 1992.11.28. Improved CRYSTAL was an optical reconnaissance satellite built for the US National Reconnaissance Office. Prime contractor was thought to be Lockheed. |
 | US-PU Ukrainian military naval radarsat. Ocean surveillance, passive satellite, Russia. Launched 1993 - 2006. Used US-Bus. |
 | Radcal American military target satellite. Radar calibration. Radar calibration satellite built by DSI for USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 1993. |
 | Almaz-1B Russian civilian surveillance radar satellite. Study 1993. |
 | ODERACS American military target satellite. Orbital Debris Radar Calibration Spheres were small, low-earth orbiting calibration targets for ground based radar and optical systems. The primary objective was to calibrate the Haystack Long Range Imaging Radar and validate the Johnson Space Center's Orbital Debris Analysis System. Radar calibration satellite operated by NASA Goddard, USA. Launched 1992 - 1995. |
 | Mercury ELINT American electronic intelligence satellite. Class of heavy signals intelligence satellites introduced at the end of the 1990's. |
 | Resurs-Spektr Russian civilian surveillance satellite. Study 1994. Earth Observation (all), cosmic rays (#2) satellite built by TsSKB-Progress for Roskosmos, Russia. Launched 2013 - 2016. Used Yantar bus. |
 | Ofeq 3 Israeli military surveillance satellite. Ofeq 3 was Israel's second-generation imaging surveillance satellite. Reconnaissance, optical satellite built by IAI for Tsahal, Israel. Launched 1995 - 1998. Used OPSAT-1000 Bus. |
| Advanced Orion American military signals intelligence satellite. Highly classified. |
 | STEP Space Test Experiment Program; series of USAF technology test satellites. |
 | Helios 1A-1B French military surveillance satellite. Helios 1A an 1B were advanced French military surveillance satellites which were widely believed to have 1 meter resolution capability. Reconnaissance, electro-optical satellite built by ATrospatiale, Matra Marconi for DGA, France. Launched 1995 - 1999. Used the SPOT Mk.2 bus. |
 | MicroSat-100 British microsatellite bus. Enlarged version of the basic Surrey Microsat-70 bus. |
 | Radarsat Canadian earth resources radar satellite. T Canada's Radarsat was a radar satellite featuring variable resolution, and different view angles at a number of preset positions. Earth Observing (Radar) satellite built by Spar Aerospace (Prime), Ball Aerospace (Bus) for CSA, Canada. Launched 1995. Used the BCP-4000 bus. |
 | Almaz-2 Russian civilian surveillance radar satellite. Study 1995. Plans for an even more sophisticated and capable civilian Almaz 2 spacecraft were made in the early 1990's. Almaz 2's payload mass of 6. |
 | 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. |
 | Arkon-1 Russian military surveillance satellite. |
 | Orbview-2 American civilian surveillance satellite. The SeaStar satellite carries the SeaWiFS instrument which was designed to monitor the color of the world's oceans. Earth observing satellite built by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for OrbImage (for NASA) => GeoEye, USA. Launched 1997. Used the PegaStar bus. |
 | Early Bird American civilian surveillance satellite. Civilian earth resources / intelligence photo-imaging program. Earth observing satellite built by CTA => Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for Earthwatch Inc., USA. Launched 1997. |
 | 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. |
| Predvestnik Russian civilian surveillance satellite. Study 1998. The Predvestnik satellites were planned to form a space-based earthquake prediction system. |
 | ROCSAT Taiwanese earth sea satellite. Taiwan's ROCSAT (Republic of China Satellites) were built for Taiwan's National Space Program Office. Earth Observing satellite built by TRW for NSPO, Taiwan. Launched 1999. Used the T200A bus. |
 | Ikonos American civilian surveillance satellite. The first high resolution commercial imaging satellite. Earth observing satellite built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems for Space Imaging => GeoEye, USA. Launched 1999. Used the LM-900 bus. |
 | 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. |
 | KOMPSAT South Korean technology satellite. KOMPSAT was the first joint spacecraft development project for the South Korean aerospace agency KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute). Earth Observing satellite built by KARI, TRW (Bus) for KARI, Korea South. Launched 1999. Used the T200B bus. |
 | MTI American military surveillance satellite. The Multispectral Thermal Imager (MTI) was a space-based research and development project sponsored by the U. Experimental satellite built by Ball Aerospace for DoE, USAF STP (Space Test Program), USA. Launched 2000. Used the BCP-600 bus. |
 | SA-200 The Spectrum Astro SA-200 satellite bus provided a flexible platform for satellites launched by the Pegasus booster.he Spectrum Astro SA-200 satellite bus provided a flexible platform for satellites launched by the Pegasus booster. |
 | 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. |
 | Orbview American civilian surveillance satellite. Earth observing satellite built by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for OrbImage => GeoEye, USA. Launched 2003. Used the LEOStar bus. |
 | QuickBird American civilian surveillance satellite. One launch, 2001.10.18. The QuickBird commercial imaging satellite was owned by DigitalGlobe (formerly EarthWatch) and used a Ball BCP2000 bus with a launch mass of 1028 kg and a dry mass of about 995 kg. Earth observing satellite built by Ball Aerospace for Earthwatch Inc. => DigitalGlobe, USA. Launched 2000 - 2001. Used the BCP-2000 bus. |
 | PROBA Project for On-Board Autonomy, spearheaded by ESA and CNES, was a small satellite bus to accommodate instruments previously flown on larger spacecraft. Qinetiq Space Belgium built the satellite, designed to be compatible with the Vega, Soyuz and Falcon-1e launch vehicles. Technology satellite built by Qinetiq Space Belgium (prime); OIP Space Systems (payload) for ESA, Europe. Launched 2013. |
 | TES Indian military surveillance satellite. TES was an imaging satellite equipped with cameras and instruments to test military reconnaissance satellite technology. Earth Observing, Technology satellite for ISRO, India. Launched 2001. Used IRS-1 Bus. |
 | SPOT-5A-5B French earth land resources satellite. Trench earth land resources satellite. SPOT was the French government sponsored civil Earth observation program. A single SPOT satellite provided complete coverage of the Earth every 26 days. Earth Observing satellite built by Astrium for Spot Image, France. Launched 2002. Used the SPOT Mk.3 bus. |
 | Ofeq 5 Israeli military surveillance satellite. Ofeq-5 was said to be about 33% heavier than its predecessors. Reconnaissance, optical satellite built by IAI for Tsahal, Israel. Launched 2002-2010. Used OPSAT-2000 Bus. |
| IGS Japanese military surveillance satellite. Launched in optical and radar versions. |
 | Cubesat American low-cost nanosatellite bus. Used in dozens of launches. |
 | Shenzhou OM Chinese manned spacecraft module. The orbital module provided quarters for the crew during the space mission, and could be fitted out with different internal and external equipment according to mission requirements. |
 | Shiyan Chinese civilian surveillance satellite. The first 'Experiment Satellite', with a mass of 204 kg, was China's first transmission-type small satellite capable of stereo mapping. |
 | SJ-6 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation. Each launch was said to consist of a primary satellite using the CAST968 bus and a subsatellite built by SAST Shanghai. Five pairs were launched from ?Taiyuan by the CZ-4B launch vehicle into 590 km, 97.7 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits from 2009. Reported to carry systems for optically tracking satellites in orbit. In 2013 SJ-15 was launched from Jiuquan, and SJ-16 from Taiyuan, in very similar but slightly different orbits. These may have been the successor system. |
 | Helios 2 French military surveillance satellite. French military surveillance satellite series which began service in 2004. Reconnaissance, electro-optical satellite built by Astrium for DGA, France. Launched 2004 - 2009. Used the SPOT Mk.3 bus. |
 | Myriade Micro-satellite product line developed jointly by EADS Astrium and the French Space Agency CNES beginning in 1998. |
 | MS-1 Ukrainian earth land resources satellite. Ukrainian microsatellite bus that could be equipped with imaging or other scientific or technical equipment. |
 | SSETI Express European civilian surveillance satellite. Student-built technology satellite sponsored by the ESA. It ejected three 1-kg Cubesats after separating from the booster, but then itself lost power less than 14 hours later. Technology satellite for SSETI, Europe. Launched 2005. |
 | Daichi Japanese civilian surveillance optical and radar satellite used for cartography, regional observation, disaster monitoring, and resource surveying. It lost all power on 22 April 2011. Earth Observation, Radar satellite operated by NASDA, Japan. Launched 2006. |
 | KOMPSAT-2 South Korean civilian surveillance satellite. Kompsat 2. Earth Observing satellite built by KARI, Astrium for KARI, Korea South. Launched 2006. |
 | 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. |
 | SAR-Lupe German military surveillance radar satellite. Germany's first satellite-based radar reconnaissance system. It consisted of five identical small satellites and a ground segment. Reconnaissance, Radar satellite built by OHB-System GmbH for Bundeswehr, Germany. Launched 2006 - 2008. |
 | Cosmo-SkyMed Italian military surveillance radar satellite. Constellation of four satellites launched 2007.06.08 - 2010.11.06. Earth Observing (Radar) satellite built by Alenia Spazio for ASI, Italy. Launched 2007 - 2010. Used the Prima Bus bus. |
 | TerraSAR-X German civilian surveillance radar satellite. Scientific / commercial surveillance satellite, equipped with an X-band synthetic aperture radar with 1 meter resolution SAR satellite built by EADS Astrium for DLR, InfoTerra, Germany. Launched 2007 - 2010. Used AstroBus. |
 | WorldView American civilian surveillance satellite. DigitalGlobe's WorldView satellite provided highly detailed imagery for precise map creation, change detection and in-depth image analysis. Earth observing satellite built by Ball Aerospace for DigitalGlobe, USA. Launched 2007. Used the BCP-5000 bus. |
 | Dawn American asteroid probe. Asteroid belt unmanned probe designed to first orbit and survey the asteroid Vesta, and then fly on to the largest asteroid, Ceres. Orbit asteroids Ceres and Vesta. Multiple asteroid lander built by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for NASA, USA. Launched 2007. |
 | Tecsar Israeli military surveillance radar satellite. Israeli military radar/optical surveillance satellite using synthetic aperture x-band radar, with estimated 10 cm radar and 1 m optical ground resolution. |
 | IMS Indian military surveillance radar satellite. Indian Mini Satellite, a small imaging satellite. |
 | SSTL-150 German civilian surveillance satellite. Surrey satellite bus, notably used for the RapidEye constellation of five environmental monitoring satellites. Mass of 152 kg including 12 kg of propellant. |
| HJ-1 Chinese civilian surveillance satellite. 2 launches, 2008.09.06 (Huan Jing-1A) to 2008.09.06 (Huan Jing-1B). |
 | KKS Japanese picosatellite built by Kouku-kosen, the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Aeronautical Engineering, carrying an Earth imager. |
 | PRISM Japanese remote sensing picosatellite built by the University of Tokyo, with a 10-cm aperture Earth imager on a 1-meter deployable boom. Technology satellite for ISSL (Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory) at the University of Tokyo (UT), Japan. Launched 2009. |
 | SOHLA Japanese satellite built by the Space Oriented Higashi-osaka Leading Association, Osaka, carrying a cloud cover imager. |
 | JB-5 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation. Launched from ?Jiuquan by the CZ-4C launch vehicle into 630, 98 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits beginning in 2006. Built by SAST. Reported to carry an IE (Institute of Electronics, CAS) side-looking radar system. |
 | JB-9 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation.Launched from Taiyuan by the CZ-4C launch vehicle into 1200 km, 100.4 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits. The first was launched in 2009, followed by annual launches beginning in 2012. Built by SAST. Reported to carry a CIOMP (Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics) optical imaging system, believed to be a low resolution mapping and area surveillance mission. |
 | JB-7 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation. Launched from Taiyuan by the CZ-2C launch vehicle into 510 km, 97.5 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits beginning in 2009. Built by SAST. Reported to carry an IE (Institute of Electronics, CAS) side-looking radar system. |
 | JB-6 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation. Launched from ?Jiuquan by the CZ-2D launch vehicle into 650 km, 98 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits beginning in 2007. Built by CAST; reported to carry a BISME (Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electronics) optical imaging system. |
 | JB-8 Chinese military surveillance satellite. Each launch consisted of a primary satellite and two sub-satellites. Three sets of these triplets were launched from ?Jiuquan by the CZ-4C launch vehicle into 1090 km, 63.4 deg inclination orbits beginning in 2010. Reported to have a naval surveillance / sigint mission similar to those of the US PARCAE/NOSS system. This utilized a group of satellites flying in loose formation to locate radio emitters using the difference in time of arrival of the radio signals at the different satellites. Built by DFH. |
 | JB-10 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation. Launched from Taiyuan by the CZ-4B launch vehicle into 490 km, 97 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits beginning in 2008. Built by CAST. Reported to carry the XIOPM (Xian Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics) optical imaging system. |
 | JB-11 Chinese military surveillance satellite constellation using a BISME (Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electronics) imaging sensor with an 0.8 m resolution. Built by CAST. Launched from Taiyuan by the CZ-4B launch vehicle into 470 km, 97 deg inclination sun synchronous orbits beginning in 2012. |
| Arirang South Korean civilian surveillance satellite. Study 2015. South Korean indigenously-designed, multipurpose 1500 kg sun-synchronous orbit satellite, to be lofted by KSLV-III by 2015. |
1959 February 28 - .
21:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 1 - .
Payload: KH-1 prototype / Agena A 1022. Mass: 618 kg (1,362 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-03-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 13 . COSPAR: 1959-Beta-1. Apogee: 968 km (601 mi). Perigee: 163 km (101 mi). Inclination: 89.70 deg. Period: 96.00 min.
In the first use of a Thor as a space booster, the world's first polar orbiting satellite, Discoverer I, was launched by a Thor/Agena (Thor 163) booster combination from Vandenberg AFB. The mission was also the first successful flight test of Lockheed's Agena A upper stage vehicle designed for orbiting U.S. satellite systems. First polar orbiting satellite; KH-1 prototype; did not carry camera or film capsule.
1959 April 13 - .
21:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 2 - .
Payload: KH-1 prototype / Agena A 1022. Mass: 743 kg (1,638 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-04-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 14 . COSPAR: 1959-Gamma-1. Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Perigee: 239 km (148 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 90.40 min.
An Air Force Thor/Agena A booster vehicle lifted Discoverer II into orbit from Vandenberg AFB. Discoverer II became the world's first satellite to be stabilized in orbit in all three axes, to be maneuvered on command from earth, to separate a reentry vehicle on command, and to send its reentry vehicle back to earth. The capsule ejector system malfunctioned, causing the capsule to impact near Spitsbergen on 14 April rather than near Hawaii as planned. KH-1 prototype; tested capsule recovery techniques; did not carry camera; capsule recovery failed. Because of a timing error, the US believed that the capsule landed somewhere on the island of Spitsbergen, north of Norway, instead of landing in the recovery zone near Hawaii. The capsule was never found; and CIA officials suspect it may have been snatched by the Soviets. The search for this capsule formed the basis of the book and film 'Ice Station Zebra'.
In the winter of 1960/1961, a US Discovery spy satellite capsule was found by loggers near Kalinin, 200 km north of Moscow. The loggers cracked it open with an axe. Sergei Khrushchev believed this to be the Discoverer 2 capsule. What was left was examined by Soviet engineers but didn't reveal much information - it was a polished aluminium sphere, 30 cm in diameter, gilded on the exterior. Some said it was found as early as the winter of 1959.
1959 June 3 - .
20:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
FAILURE: No telemetry after Agena ignition..
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 3 - .
Payload: KH-1 prototype / Agena A 1018. Mass: 753 kg (1,660 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-06-03 . KH-1 prototype; did not carry camera; film capsule recovery failed..
1959 June 25 - .
22:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
FAILURE: Insufficient stage 2 velocity..
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 4 - .
Payload: KH-1 9001. Mass: 743 kg (1,638 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-06-25 . COSPAR: F590625A. KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance. Failed to achieve orbit..
1959 August 13 - .
19:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 5 - .
Payload: KH-1 9002 / Agena A 1029. Mass: 781 kg (1,721 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-09-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 18 . COSPAR: 1959-Epsilon-1. Apogee: 731 km (454 mi). Perigee: 214 km (132 mi). Inclination: 79.90 deg. Period: 94.10 min. KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance; film capsule boosted into higher orbit, decayed 2/11/61. Mission failed. Power supply failure. No recovery..
- Discoverer 5 Capsule - .
Payload: KH-1 9002 Capsule. Mass: 779 kg (1,717 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1961-02-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 26 . COSPAR: 1959-Epsilon-2. Apogee: 1,700 km (1,000 mi). Perigee: 218 km (135 mi). Inclination: 78.90 deg. Period: 104.30 min. KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance; film capsule boosted into higher orbit, decayed 2/11/61. Mission failed. Power supply failure. No recovery..
1959 August 19 - .
19:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 6 - .
Payload: KH-1 9003 / Agena A 1028. Mass: 783 kg (1,726 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-10-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 19 . COSPAR: 1959-Zeta-1. Apogee: 846 km (525 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 83.90 deg. Period: 95.10 min. KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance; film capsule recovery failed. Mission failed. Retro rockets malfunctioned negating recovery..
1959 November 7 - .
20:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 7 - .
Payload: KH-1 9004 / Agena A 1051. Mass: 794 kg (1,750 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: DARPA.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1959-11-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 24 . COSPAR: 1959-Kappa-1. Apogee: 820 km (500 mi). Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 94.40 min. KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance; satellite tumbled; film capsule not recovered. Mission failed. Failed to achieve orbit..
1959 November 20 - .
19:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 8 - .
Payload: KH-1 9005 / Agena A 1050. Mass: 795 kg (1,752 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-03-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 25 . COSPAR: 1959-Lambda-1. Apogee: 1,661 km (1,032 mi). Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Inclination: 80.50 deg. Period: 103.50 min. KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance; film capsule recovery failed. Mission failed. Eccentric orbit negating recovery..
1960 February 4 - .
18:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 9 - .
Payload: KH-1 9006. Mass: 765 kg (1,686 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-02-04 . KH-1; 1st generation low resolution photo surveillance. Mission failed..
1960 February 19 - .
20:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 10 - .
Payload: KH-1 9007. Mass: 765 kg (1,686 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-02-19 . KH-1; Mission failed..
1960 February 26 - .
17:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC14.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena A.
FAILURE: Second stage failed to separate..
Failed Stage: U.
- Midas 1 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1008. Mass: 2,025 kg (4,464 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1960-02-26 .
The Air Force MIDAS I satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral in the first successful launch of the Atlas D/Agena A booster-upper stage combination. MIDAS I, however, failed to achieve orbit because an accident at the Atlas-Agena staging damaged the Agena. The entire vehicle reentered and burned up about 2,500 miles downrange. Missile Defense Alarm System.
1960 April 13 - .
12:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
- Dummy subsatellite - .
Payload: GRAB dummy. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: GRAB.
Decay Date: 1960-07-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 33 . COSPAR: 1960-Gamma-3. Apogee: 615 km (382 mi). Perigee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 51.30 deg. Period: 93.60 min. Mass model of GRAB ELINT satellite..
1960 April 15 - .
20:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 11 - .
Payload: KH-1 9008 / Agena A 1055. Mass: 790 kg (1,740 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-04-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 32 . COSPAR: 1960-Delta-1. Apogee: 603 km (374 mi). Perigee: 166 km (103 mi). Inclination: 80.40 deg. Period: 92.20 min. KH-1; film capsule recovery failed. Mission failed. Attitude control system malfunctioned..
1960 May 24 - .
17:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC14.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena A.
- Midas 2 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1007. Mass: 2,300 kg (5,000 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1974-02-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 43 . COSPAR: 1960-Zeta-1. Apogee: 494 km (306 mi). Perigee: 473 km (293 mi). Inclination: 33.00 deg. Period: 94.30 min.
Missile Defense Alarm System. Test launch with W-17 sensor. The last Atlas D/Agena A booster to be used by the Air Force placed into orbit the MIDAS II infrared scanning satellite designed to detect and give early warning of missile launchings. Although intended to function for 40 months, the satellite's telemetry system failed on 26 May. MIDAS II was the first early warning satellite system placed in orbit.
1960 June 22 - .
05:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
1960 June 29 - .
22:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 12 - .
Payload: KH-1 prototype. Mass: 790 kg (1,740 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-06-29 . KH-1 prototype; designed to test capsule recovery system; did not carry camera..
1960 August 10 - .
20:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 13 - .
Payload: KH-1 prototype / Agena A 1057. Mass: 850 kg (1,870 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-11-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 48 . COSPAR: 1960-Theta-1. Apogee: 683 km (424 mi). Perigee: 258 km (160 mi). Inclination: 82.80 deg. Period: 94.00 min.
A Thor/Agena A launched from Vandenberg AFB placed Discoverer XIII in orbit. On 11 August, the data capsule was ejected during the 17th pass and recovered Pacific Ocean near Hawaii by a Navy helicopter that was part of the 6593d Test Squadron's task force. Although the planned mid-air recovery was not made, the return of Discoverer XIII1s data capsule marked the first successful recovery of a man-made object ejected from an orbiting satellite. KH-1 prototype; designed to test capsule recovery system; did not carry camera; capsule successfully recovered from ocean.
1960 August 18 - .
19:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 14 - .
Payload: KH-1 9009 / Agena A 1056. Mass: 850 kg (1,870 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-09-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 54 . COSPAR: 1960-Kappa-1. Apogee: 803 km (498 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 79.60 deg. Period: 94.40 min. Discoverer XIV was launched from Vandenberg AFB aboard a Thor/Agena A booster.' KH-1; film capsule recovered 1.2 days later; 1st successful photosurveillance mission. First successful mission. Cameras operated satisfactorily..
1960 September 13 - .
22:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena A.
- Discoverer 15 - .
Payload: KH-1 9010 / Agena A 1058. Mass: 863 kg (1,902 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-1.
Decay Date: 1960-10-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 57 . COSPAR: 1960-Mu-1. Apogee: 755 km (469 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 80.90 deg. Period: 94.10 min. KH-1; film capsule lost at sea. Mission failed. Attained orbit successfully. Capsule sank prior to retrieval..
1960 October 11 - .
20:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena A.
FAILURE: Second stage failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Samos 1 - .
Payload: Samos E-1 no. 1. Mass: 1,845 kg (4,067 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1960-10-11 . First generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images; Satellite and Missile Observation Satellite..
1960 October 26 - .
20:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 16 - .
Payload: KH-2 9011. Mass: 1,091 kg (2,405 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1960-10-26 . KH-1; mission failed..
1960 November 12 - .
20:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 17 - .
Payload: KH-2 9012 / Agena B 1062. Mass: 1,091 kg (2,405 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1960-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 61 . COSPAR: 1960-Omicron-1. Apogee: 984 km (611 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 81.70 deg. Period: 96.40 min.
The second Thor/Agena B to be launched from Vandenberg AFB was the first successful flight of the more advanced Lockheed Agena B upper stage. KH-1; film capsule recovered 2.1 days later. Mission failed. Obtained orbit successfully. Film separated before any camera operation leaving only 1.7 ft of film in capsule. On December 2, the Air Force revealed that exceedingly valuable information had been obtained from human tissues carried by Discoverer 17 (the cover story for the mission). The tissues had been exposed to an unexpectedly heavy dose of radiation for more than 50 hours in flight.
1960 November 30 - .
19:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
FAILURE: Failure.
- Solrad 2 - .
Payload: Grab B. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: GRAB.
ELINT satellite..
1960 December 7 - .
20:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 18 - .
Payload: KH-2 9013 / Agena B 1103. Mass: 1,240 kg (2,730 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1961-04-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 67 . COSPAR: 1960-Sigma-1. Apogee: 510 km (310 mi). Perigee: 233 km (144 mi). Inclination: 81.50 deg. Period: 92.00 min. KH-2; film capsule recovered 3.1 days later. First successful mission employing KH-2 camera system..
1960 December 20 - .
20:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 19 - .
Payload: Midas test payload. Mass: 1,060 kg (2,330 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1961-01-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 68 . COSPAR: 1960-Tau-1. Apogee: 359 km (223 mi). Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Inclination: 83.40 deg. Period: 90.00 min. A Thor/Agena B vehicle successfully launched Discoverer XIX into a polar orbit from Vandenberg AFB. The spacecraft carried a Project MIDAS test payload. Tested IR sensors for Midas program; did not carry camera or film capsule. .
1961 January 31 - .
20:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena A.
1961 February 17 - .
20:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 20 - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9014A / Agena B 1104. Mass: 1,110 kg (2,440 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1962-07-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 83 . COSPAR: 1961-Epsilon-1. Apogee: 491 km (305 mi). Perigee: 277 km (172 mi). Inclination: 80.80 deg. Period: 92.30 min. KH-5; film capsule not ejected. Mission failed. Program malfunctioned and capsule did not reenter. First attempted ARGON mission. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1961 February 18 - .
22:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 21 - .
Payload: Midas test payload. Mass: 1,110 kg (2,440 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1962-04-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 84 . COSPAR: 1961-Zeta-1. Apogee: 458 km (284 mi). Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Inclination: 80.60 deg. Period: 91.30 min. Tested IR sensors for Midas program; did not carry camera or film capsule..
1961 March 30 - .
20:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 22 - .
Payload: KH-2 9015. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1961-03-30 . KH-2; Mission failed..
1961 April 8 - .
19:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 23 - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9016A / Agena B 1106 / Capsule SRV 521. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1962-04-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 100 . COSPAR: 1961-Lambda-1. Apogee: 651 km (404 mi). Perigee: 295 km (183 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 94.10 min. KH-5; film capsule boosted into higher orbit, decayed 5/23/62. Mission failed. Loss of satellite control gas caused unstable condition. No recovery. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1961 June 8 - .
21:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 24 - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9018A. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1961-06-08 . KH-5. Mission failed..
1961 June 16 - .
23:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 25 - .
Payload: KH-2 9017 / Agena B 1107. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1961-07-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 108 . COSPAR: 1961-Xi-1. Apogee: 404 km (251 mi). Perigee: 222 km (137 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 90.80 min. KH-2; film capsule recovered 2.1 days later. Capsule recovered from water on orbit 32. Streaks throughout film..
1961 June 29 - .
04:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
- Solrad 3 - .
Payload: Grab 2. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: GRAB.
COSPAR: 1961-Omicron-xx. ELINT satellite, retransmitting to US ground stations signals from Soviet radar stations. Classified at time; official purpose and secondary payload collected solar radiation data..
1961 July 7 - .
23:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 26 - .
Payload: KH-2 9019 / Agena B 1109. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1961-12-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 160 . COSPAR: 1961-Pi-1. Apogee: 803 km (498 mi). Perigee: 228 km (141 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 94.90 min. KH-2; film capsule recovered 2.1 days later. Main camera malfunctioned on pass 22..
1961 July 12 - .
15:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
1961 July 21 - .
22:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 27 - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9020A. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1961-07-21 . KH-5; destroyed by range safety. Mission failed..
1961 August 4 - .
00:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 28 - .
Payload: KH-2 9021. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-2.
Decay Date: 1961-08-03 . KH-2; Mission failed..
1961 August 30 - .
20:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 29 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9023 / Agena B 1112. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1961-09-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 181 . COSPAR: 1961-Psi-1. Apogee: 542 km (336 mi). Perigee: 152 km (94 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 91.50 min. KH-3; film capsule recovered 2.1 days later. First use of KH-3 camera system. All frames out of focus..
1961 September 9 - .
19:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
FAILURE: Exploded on launch pad..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Samos 3 - .
Payload: Samos E-2 no. 1. Mass: 1,890 kg (4,160 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1961-09-09 . First generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images..
1961 September 12 - .
19:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 30 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9022 / Agena B 1113. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1961-12-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 182 . COSPAR: 1961-Omega-1. Apogee: 557 km (346 mi). Perigee: 219 km (136 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 92.30 min. KH-3; film capsule recovered 2.1 days later. Best mission to date. Same out-of-focus condition as in 9023..
1961 September 17 - .
21:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 31 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9024 / Agena B 1114. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1961-10-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 186 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Beta-1. Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Perigee: 231 km (143 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 90.80 min. KH-3; film capsule recovery failed. Mission failed. Power failure and loss of control gas on orbit 33..
1961 October 13 - .
19:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 32 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9025 / Agena B 1115. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1961-11-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 189 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Gamma-1. Apogee: 391 km (242 mi). Perigee: 233 km (144 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 90.70 min. The 100th successful firing of a Thor placed Discoverer XXXII in orbit. KH-3; film capsule recovered 1.1 days later. Capsule recovered on orbit 18. 96% of film out of focus..
1961 October 21 - .
13:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Midas 4 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1202. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
USAF Sat Cat: 192 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Delta-1. Apogee: 3,763 km (2,338 mi). Perigee: 3,482 km (2,163 mi). Inclination: 95.90 deg. Period: 165.90 min. Missile Defense Alarm System. Deployed subsatellites..
1961 October 23 - .
19:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 33 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9026. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1961-10-23 . KH-3; Mission failed..
1961 November 5 - .
20:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 34 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9027 / Agena B 1117. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1962-12-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 197 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Epsilon-1. Apogee: 859 km (533 mi). Perigee: 231 km (143 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 95.60 min. KH-3; film capsule recovery not attempted. Mission failed. Improper launch angle resulted in extreme orbit..
1961 November 15 - .
21:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 35 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9028 / Agena B 1118. Mass: 2,100 kg (4,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1961-12-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 201 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Zeta-1. Apogee: 278 km (172 mi). Perigee: 238 km (147 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-3; film capsule recovered 1.1 days later. All cameras operated satisfactorily. Grainy emulsion noted..
1961 November 22 - .
20:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- Samos 4 - .
Payload: Samos E-5 no. 1. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1961-11-22 . Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). First generation photo surveillance; return of camera and film by capsule; SAMOS type satellite..
1961 December 11 - .
09:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8K72K.
FAILURE: RO-7 engine of block E upper stage cutoff prematurely. Spacecraft liquidated by self destruct system APO in 407th second of flight. Debris landed 100 km north of Vilyuisk..
Failed Stage: 2.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 1 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 1. Mass: 4,610 kg (10,160 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1961-12-11 .
First attempted launch of Zenit photo-reconnaisance satellite. According to Kamanin, there was a problem with the third stage, and the capsule landed between Novosibirsk and Yakutsk, but could not be located. There was no information on the nature of the problem. Korolev stayed at Tyuratam, preparing for the next launch attempt.
1961 December 12 - .
20:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 36 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9029 / Agena B 1119. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1962-03-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 213 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Kappa-1. Apogee: 173 km (107 mi). Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Inclination: 89.50 deg. Period: 87.50 min. KH-3; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. Best mission to date..
1961 December 22 - .
19:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 5 - .
Payload: Samos E-5 no. 2. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1962-01-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 218 . COSPAR: 1961-A-Lambda-2. Apogee: 310 km (190 mi). Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Inclination: 89.60 deg. Period: 89.40 min.
First generation photo surveillance; return of camera and film by capsule; SAMOS type satellite. Reached orbit but failed to deorbit and be recovered. In his memoirs Sergei Khrushchev recounts recovery of what he believed to be a recoverable Samos, except the date given is the winter before tests of this configuration actually started. He relates that a second American capsule was recovered in the spring of 1961. It was equipped with a 30 cm lens and 100's of metres of 10 cm wide film. Also recovered were a pear-shaped module made of fibreglass, and an inertial orientation system powered by electric motors. It may have been a SAMOS prototype. The capsule was found by tractor drivers, who disassembled it and used the film to wrap around the frame of their outhouse to provide some privacy in the treeless area. Unfortunately this ruined the film, preventing the Russians from developing it and discovering the technical capabilities of the system.
1962 January 13 - .
21:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Discoverer 37 - .
Payload: KH-3 s/n 9030. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-3.
Decay Date: 1962-01-13 . KH-3. Mission failed. Last attempted flight of KH-3 series..
1962 January 24 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17B.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
FAILURE: Failure.
- Solrad 4 - .
Payload: Grab D. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: GRAB.
ELINT satellite..
1962 February 21 - .
18:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
FAILURE: Partial failure. Agena failed to restart to circularize orbit..
Failed Stage: U.
- Ferret 1 - .
Payload: Ferret 1 / Agena B 2301. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1962-03-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 242 . COSPAR: 1962-Delta-1. Apogee: 219 km (136 mi). Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Inclination: 81.90 deg. Period: 88.30 min.
1962 February 27 - .
19:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 38 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9031 / Agena B 1123. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-03-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 247 . COSPAR: 1962-Epsilon-1. Apogee: 277 km (172 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 82.20 deg. Period: 89.40 min. First mission of the KH-4 series. Much of film slightly out of focus.. Capsule recovered 4.1 days later..
1962 March 7 - .
22:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 6 - .
Payload: Samos E-5 no. 3. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1963-06-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 259 . COSPAR: 1962-Eta-3. Apogee: 686 km (426 mi). Perigee: 236 km (146 mi). Inclination: 90.90 deg. Period: 93.90 min. First generation photo surveillance; return of camera and film by capsule; SAMOS type satellite. Failed to return camera and film. Samos film return project cancelled; remaining 4 cameras placed in warehouse and later used on KH-6 Lanyard..
1962 April 9 - .
15:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Midas 5 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1203. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
USAF Sat Cat: 271 . COSPAR: 1962-Kappa-1. Apogee: 3,405 km (2,115 mi). Perigee: 2,784 km (1,729 mi). Inclination: 86.70 deg. Period: 152.90 min. Missile Defense Alarm System..
1962 April 18 - .
00:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Discoverer 39 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9032 / Agena B 1124. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-05-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 276 . COSPAR: 1962-Lambda-1. Apogee: 540 km (330 mi). Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Inclination: 73.50 deg. Period: 91.60 min. KH-4. Best mission to date..
1962 April 26 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC5.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout X-2.
FAILURE: Failure..
Failed Stage: U.
1962 April 26 - .
10:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8K72K.
- Cosmos 4 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 2. Mass: 4,610 kg (10,160 lb). Nation: Russia.
Related Persons: Nikolayev,
Popovich.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Flight: Vostok 3,
Vostok 4.
Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 3.00 days. Decay Date: 1962-04-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 287 . COSPAR: 1962-Xi-1. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.50 min.
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program partially completed. Failure of primary spacecraft orientation system. It was to spend four days in space, to be followed by another mission during 5-10 May. This meant that Vostok 3/4 could not be launched before 20-30 May. The cosmonaut prime crew returned from their in-suit parachute training at Fedosiya.
1962 April 26 - .
18:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 7 - .
Payload: Samos E-6 no. 1 / Agena B 2401. Mass: 1,588 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1962-04-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 286 . COSPAR: 1962-Pi-1. Second generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images; Satellite and Missile Observation Satellite. Poor results..
1962 April 29 - .
00:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9033 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9033 / Agena B 1125. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 290 . COSPAR: 1962-Rho-1. Apogee: 475 km (295 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 73.10 deg. Period: 91.10 min. KH-4. Mission failed. Parachute ejector squibs holding parachute container cover failed to fire. No recovery..
1962 May 15 - .
19:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-5 9034A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9034A/Agena B 1126. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1963-11-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 292 . COSPAR: 1962-Sigma-1. Apogee: 550 km (340 mi). Perigee: 283 km (175 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 93.00 min. KH-5; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. First successful KH-5 mission. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1962 May 30 - .
01:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9035 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9035 / Agena B 1128. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-06-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 302 . COSPAR: 1962-Phi-1. Apogee: 350 km (210 mi). Perigee: 192 km (119 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 3.1 days later. Slight corona static on film..
1962 June 1 - .
09:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
FAILURE: Shutdown of Block B strap-on engine stage 1.8 seconds after liftoff. The booster crashed 300 m from the pad. Pad damaged..
Failed Stage: 0.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 3 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 3. Mass: 4,610 kg (10,160 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1962-06-01 .
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Third attempted launch of Zenit photo-reconnaissance satellite. It blew up 300 m from the pad, and did enough damage to put the launch complex out of operation for a month. Therefore the Vostok 3/4 launches could not take place until the end of July at the earliest.
1962 June 2 - .
00:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9036 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9036 / Agena B 1127. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-06-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 304 . COSPAR: 1962-Chi-1. Apogee: 401 km (249 mi). Perigee: 211 km (131 mi). Inclination: 74.50 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4. Mission failed. During air catch, chute tore loose. Capsule sank..
1962 June 17 - .
18:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 8 - .
Payload: Samos E-2 no. 2 / Agena B 2402. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1962-06-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 307 . COSPAR: 1962-Psi-1. Apogee: 198 km (123 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 96.20 deg. Period: 88.40 min. First generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images; Satellite and Missile Observation Satellite. Poor results..
1962 June 18 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- Ferret 2 - .
Payload: Ferret 2 / Agena B 2312. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1963-10-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 308 . COSPAR: 1962-Omega-2. Apogee: 377 km (234 mi). Perigee: 347 km (215 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 91.80 min.
- FTV 2312 - .
Payload: Ferret 2. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1963-10-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 308 . COSPAR: 1962-Omega-1. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). Perigee: 161 km (100 mi). Inclination: 82.20 deg. Period: 87.80 min.
1962 June 23 - .
00:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9037 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9037 / Agena B 1129. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-07-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 315 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Beta-1. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 89.60 min. KH-4. Corona static occurs on some film..
1962 June 28 - .
01:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9038 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9038 / Agena D 1151. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-09-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 316 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Gamma-1. Apogee: 698 km (433 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 76.00 deg. Period: 93.60 min.
The first Agena D (#1151) upper stage vehicle was successfully flown on a Thor booster (#340) launched from Vandenberg AFB. The Lockheed Agena D was a redesign of the basic Agena B and was intended to be the standard stage vehicle for most Defense Department and NASA programs. The program was begun in August 1961, revised and accelerated in November, and had its first flight in June 1962. KH-4; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. Severe corona static.
1962 July 18 - .
20:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 9 - .
Payload: Samos E-2 no. 3 / Agena B 2403. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1962-07-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 342 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Zeta-1. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). Perigee: 184 km (114 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 88.60 min. First generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images; Satellite and Missile Observation Satellite. Poor results..
1962 July 21 - .
00:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9039 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9039 / Agena B 1130. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-08-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 344 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Eta-1. Apogee: 376 km (233 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4. Aborted after 6 photo passes. Heavy corona and radiation fog..
1962 July 28 - .
00:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9040 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9040 / Agena B 1131. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-08-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 345 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Theta-1. Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 71.00 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. No filters on slave horizon cameras. Heavy corona and radiation fog..
1962 July 28 - .
09:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 7 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 4. Mass: 4,610 kg (10,160 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 4.00 days. Decay Date: 1962-08-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 346 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Iota-1. Apogee: 356 km (221 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1962 August 2 - .
00:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9041 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9041 / Agena D 1152. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-08-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 360 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Kappa-1. Apogee: 423 km (262 mi). Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 90.80 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. Severe corona and radiation fog..
1962 August 5 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 10 - .
Payload: Samos E-6 no. 2 / Agena B 2404. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1962-08-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 361 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Lambda-2. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 96.20 deg. Period: 88.50 min. Second generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images; Satellite and Missile Observation Satellite. Poor results..
1962 August 29 - .
01:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9044 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9044 / Agena D 1153. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-09-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 377 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Sigma-1. Apogee: 400 km (240 mi). Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Inclination: 65.20 deg. Period: 90.40 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. Erratic vehicle attitude. Radiation fog minimal..
1962 September 1 - .
20:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-5 9042A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9042A/Agena B 1132. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1964-10-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 385 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Upsilon-1. Apogee: 639 km (397 mi). Perigee: 293 km (182 mi). Inclination: 82.80 deg. Period: 94.00 min. KH-5. Mission failed. Parachute shrouds parted during air catch, capsule sank. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1962 September 17 - .
23:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9043 / TRS 1 (ERS 2) - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9043 / TRS 1 (ERS 2) / Agena B 1133. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-11-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 396 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Chi-1. Apogee: 668 km (415 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 81.80 deg. Period: 93.30 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 1.1 days later; ERS-2 subsatellite failed to deploy. Capping shutter malfunction, slight corona and radiation fog..
1962 September 27 - .
09:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 9 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 7. Mass: 4,700 kg (10,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 4.00 days. Decay Date: 1962-10-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 422 . COSPAR: 1962-A-Omega-1. Apogee: 981 km (609 mi). Perigee: 829 km (515 mi). Inclination: 67.60 deg. Period: 103.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1962 September 29 - .
23:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9045 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9045 / Agena D 1154. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-10-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 427 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Beta-1. Apogee: 388 km (241 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4. First use of stellar camera, erratic vehicle attitude, numerous light leaks..
1962 October 9 - .
18:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-5 9046A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9046A/Agena B 1134. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1962-10-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 436 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Epsilon-1. Apogee: 427 km (265 mi). Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 91.00 min. KH-5; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. 50% of stellar terrain film was blank due to shutter malfunction. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1962 October 17 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 10 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 5. Mass: 4,700 kg (10,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 4.00 days. Decay Date: 1962-10-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 437 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Zeta-1. Apogee: 376 km (233 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1962 November 5 - .
22:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9047 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9047 / Agena B 1136. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-12-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 453 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Omicron-1. Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4; film capsule; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. Camera door malfunctioned, flare degraded 15% of film..
1962 November 11 - .
20:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Samos 11 - .
Payload: Samos E-6 no. 3 / TRS 1 / Agena B 2405. Mass: 1,860 kg (4,100 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Samos.
Decay Date: 1962-11-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 455 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Pi-1. Apogee: 292 km (181 mi). Perigee: 128 km (79 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 88.70 min. Second generation photo surveillance; radio relay of images; Satellite and Missile Observation Satellite. Poor results. SAMOS project cancelled..
1962 November 24 - .
22:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- KH-4 9048 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9048 / Agena B 1135. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-12-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 481 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Rho-1. Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-4. Some film exposed through base..
1962 December 4 - .
21:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9049 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9049 / Agena D 1155. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1962-12-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 490 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Sigma-1. Apogee: 273 km (169 mi). Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-4. Mission failed. During air catch chute tore, capsule sank..
1962 December 13 - .
04:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- Black Sphere - .
Payload: NRL PL120 / Poppy 1A (Poppy 20-inch). Mass: 23 kg (50 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF,
USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
Decay Date: 1967-02-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 502 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Tau-1. Apogee: 2,385 km (1,481 mi). Perigee: 230 km (140 mi). Inclination: 70.30 deg. Period: 111.80 min. First launch of a pair of Poppy naval signals intelligence satellites, which would lead to the NOSS production series..
- SURCAL 1A - .
Mass: 37 kg (81 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF,
USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SURCAL.
Decay Date: 1966-01-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 508 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Tau-4. Apogee: 2,160 km (1,340 mi). Perigee: 227 km (141 mi). Inclination: 70.30 deg. Period: 109.30 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Calsphere 1A - .
Mass: 23 kg (50 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF,
USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval signals intelligence satellite. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
Decay Date: 1967-02-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 513 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Tau-5. Apogee: 2,069 km (1,285 mi). Perigee: 228 km (141 mi). Inclination: 70.30 deg. Period: 108.40 min. Surveillance calibration..
- SURCAL 2A - .
Payload: NRL PL121 / Poppy 1B (Poppy 20-inch). Mass: 3.00 kg (6.60 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF,
USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
Decay Date: 1963-07-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 507 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Tau-3. Apogee: 2,762 km (1,716 mi). Perigee: 222 km (137 mi). Inclination: 70.20 deg. Period: 115.80 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Officially: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1962 December 14 - .
21:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9050 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9050 / Agena D 1156. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-01-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 505 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Phi-1. Apogee: 386 km (239 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 4.1 days later. Best mission to date..
1962 December 17 - .
20:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Midas 6 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1205. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1962-12-17 . Missile Defense Alarm System. Carried ERS-3, ERS-4 subsatellites..
1962 December 22 - .
09:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 12 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 6. Mass: 4,700 kg (10,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1962-12-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 517 . COSPAR: 1962-B-Omega-1. Apogee: 385 km (239 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 90.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1963 January 7 - .
21:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9051 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9051 / Agena D 1157 / OPS 0048. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-01-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 525 . COSPAR: 1963-002A. Apogee: 384 km (238 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4. Erratic vehicle attitude. Frame ephemeris not created..
1963 January 16 - .
21:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena B.
- OPS 0180 - .
Payload: Ferret 3 / Agena B 2313. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-01-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 527 . COSPAR: 1963-003A. Apogee: 522 km (324 mi). Perigee: 461 km (286 mi). Inclination: 81.90 deg. Period: 94.40 min.
1963 February 28 - .
21:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-4 9052 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9052. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-02-28 . KH-4. Mission failed..
1963 March 18 - .
21:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-6 8001 - .
Payload: KH-6 s/n 8001. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-6.
Decay Date: 1963-03-18 . First launch of KH-6. Mission failed..
- P-11 No. 1 - .
Payload: P-11 No. 1. Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1963-03-18 . Ferret subsatellite aboard first launch of KH-6. Mission failed..
1963 March 21 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 13 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 9. Mass: 4,700 kg (10,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-03-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 554 . COSPAR: 1963-006A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 214 km (132 mi). Inclination: 65.20 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1963 April 1 - .
23:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9053 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9053 / Agena D 1160 / OPS 0720. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-04-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 562 . COSPAR: 1963-007A. Apogee: 408 km (253 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-4; film capsule recovered 3.1 days later. Best imagery to date..
1963 April 22 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 15 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 8. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 5.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-04-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 569 . COSPAR: 1963-011A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also carried weather, radiation experiments..
1963 April 26 - .
20:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
FAILURE: Attitude sensors were misaligned. No orbit..
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-5 9055A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9055A. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1963-04-26 . Mission failed..
1963 April 28 - .
08:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 16 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 10. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-05-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 571 . COSPAR: 1963-012A. Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 90.30 min. Program partially completed. Part of the information lost due to failure of engine block stabilization system. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1963 May 9 - .
20:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Midas 7 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1206. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
USAF Sat Cat: 574 . COSPAR: 1963-014A. Apogee: 3,680 km (2,280 mi). Perigee: 3,609 km (2,242 mi). Inclination: 87.30 deg. Period: 166.40 min. MIDAS 7 was the first operational MIDAS mission and the first equipped with the W-37 sensor. During its six weeks of operation, MIDAS 7 recorded nine US ICBM launches, including the first missile launch ever detected from space..
1963 May 18 - .
22:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-6 8002 - .
Payload: KH-6 s/n 8002 / Agena D 1165 / OPS 0924. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-6.
Decay Date: 1963-05-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 578 . COSPAR: 1963-016A. Apogee: 506 km (314 mi). Perigee: 147 km (91 mi). Inclination: 74.50 deg. Period: 91.00 min. KH-6. Second launch of KH-6. Operation was successful but no film was used. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1963 May 24 - .
10:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 18 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 11. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-06-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 586 . COSPAR: 1963-018A. Apogee: 269 km (167 mi). Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also performed radiation measurements..
1963 June 12 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Midas 8 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1204. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1963-06-12 . Missile Defense Alarm System. Carried ERS-7, ERS-8 subsatellites..
1963 June 12 - .
23:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4 9054 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9054 / Agena D 1161 / OPS 0954. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-07-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 590 . COSPAR: 1963-019A. Apogee: 416 km (258 mi). Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Inclination: 81.80 deg. Period: 90.70 min. KH-4. Some imagery seriously affected by corona..
1963 June 15 - .
14:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- RADOSE 112 - .
Payload: NRL PL 112 / Poppy 2B (Poppy 20-inch). Mass: 25 kg (55 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
Decay Date: 1963-07-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 600 . COSPAR: 1963-021D. Apogee: 875 km (543 mi). Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 95.10 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Radiation dosimeter measurements. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- USN satellite - .
Payload: NRL PL130 / Poppy 2C / RADOSE (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 35 kg (77 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
Decay Date: 1963-07-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 598 . COSPAR: 1963-021E. Apogee: 859 km (533 mi). Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 94.90 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite..
- SURCAL 1B - .
Mass: 3.00 kg (6.60 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SURCAL.
Decay Date: 1963-07-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 597 . COSPAR: 1963-021F. Apogee: 802 km (498 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 94.40 min. Surveillance Calibration. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1963 June 27 - .
00:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4 9056 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9056 / Agena D 1166 / OPS 0999. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-07-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 609 . COSPAR: 1963-025A. Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-4. Experimental camera carried. Film affected by light leaks..
- Hitch Hiker 1 - .
Payload: P-11 No. 2. Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
USAF Sat Cat: 614 . COSPAR: 1963-025B. Apogee: 2,506 km (1,557 mi). Perigee: 323 km (200 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 114.10 min. Radiation data. First successful flight of P-11 bus, mainly used for radar signals intelligence gathering..
1963 June 29 - .
22:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena B.
- OPS 1440 - .
Payload: Ferret 4 / Agena B 2314. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-10-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 613 . COSPAR: 1963-027A. Apogee: 530 km (320 mi). Perigee: 487 km (302 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 94.80 min.
An Air Force Thor/Agena B launched from Vandenberg established a number of distinctive records. It was the 200th Thor to be launched since Number 101 was launched at Cape Canaveral on 25 January 1957. It was the first, last and only-Thrust Augmented Thor/Agena B to be used by the Air Force. It was the final Agena B (#2314) to be employed with a Thor booster.
1963 July 10 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
FAILURE: Shutdown of Block B strap-on engine stage 1.9 seconds after liftoff. Pad damaged..
Failed Stage: 0.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 12 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 12. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1963-07-10 . Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1963 July 12 - .
20:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
1963 July 19 - .
00:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Agena D.
- KH-4 9057 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9057 / Agena D 1412 / OPS 1266. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-08-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 621 . COSPAR: 1963-029A. Apogee: 382 km (237 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 90.40 min. KH-4. Best mission to date..
1963 July 19 - .
03:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena B.
- Midas 9 - .
Payload: Midas / Agena TV 1207. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
USAF Sat Cat: 622 . COSPAR: 1963-030A. Apogee: 3,726 km (2,315 mi). Perigee: 3,676 km (2,284 mi). Inclination: 88.40 deg. Period: 167.90 min. The final Air Force Atlas D/Agena B (75D/1207) was launched from Vandenberg AFB. Missile Defense Alarm System. Did not eject ERS 10 subsatellite..
1963 July 31 - .
00:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH 4A-07 - .
Payload: KH-6 s/n 8003 / Agena D 1167 / OPS 1370. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-6.
Decay Date: 1963-08-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 626 . COSPAR: 1963-032A. Apogee: 455 km (282 mi). Perigee: 152 km (94 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-6. Third and final KH-6 mission (LANYARD). Mission was successful but image quality was poor. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1963 August 25 - .
00:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1001 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1001 / Agena D 1162 / OPS 1419. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1963-09-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 636 . COSPAR: 1963-034A. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Perigee: 161 km (100 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. KH-4A. First mission of KH-4A. Some film was fogged. Two buckets but 1001-2 was never recovered..
1963 August 29 - .
20:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2 Agena D.
- KH-4 9033 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9033 & Lampo / Agena D 1169 / OPS 1561. Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-11-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 637 . COSPAR: 1963-035A. Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Perigee: 292 km (181 mi). Inclination: 81.90 deg. Period: 90.80 min. The first Thor standard launch vehicle, SLV-2, with an Agena D upper stage vehicle, was launched from Vandenberg AFB. KH-5; deployed ELINT subsatellite. Considered to be best mission to date in Argon program..
- LAMPO - .
Payload: 0.1 Square Meter Target. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval signals intelligence satellite. Spacecraft: LAMPO.
Decay Date: 1963-09-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 638 . COSPAR: 1963-035B. Apogee: 422 km (262 mi). Perigee: 315 km (195 mi). Inclination: 81.90 deg. Period: 92.00 min. The first Thor standard launch vehicle, SLV-2, with an Agena D upper stage vehicle, was launched from Vandenberg AFB. Radar monitoring. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1963 September 6 - .
19:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-02 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 2 / OPS 1947. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1963-09-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 641 . COSPAR: 1963-036A. Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Inclination: 94.40 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1963 September 23 - .
23:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1002 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1002 / Agena D 1163 / OPS 1353. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1963-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 668 . COSPAR: 1963-037A. Apogee: 442 km (274 mi). Perigee: 162 km (100 mi). Inclination: 74.80 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4A. Severe light leaks, 1002-2 never recovered, indefinite postponement of KH-4A series..
1963 October 17 - .
02:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- Vela 2 - .
Payload: Vela 1B. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 674 . COSPAR: 1963-039A. Apogee: 116,582 km (72,440 mi). Perigee: 101,081 km (62,808 mi). Inclination: 38.70 deg. Period: 6,486.20 min.
Space Systems Division, acting.as program manager for the Defense Department, launched two Vela nuclear radiation detection satellites from Cape Canaveral aboard the first Atlas D/Agena D (SLV-3/SS-01A) launch vehicle (197D). The Vela satellites were developed and produced by the TRW Systems and were the first pair in a series of satellites designed to provide information on nuclear detonations in the atmosphere or in outer space to a distance of 100 million miles. The 297-pound satellites were placed in near-circular orbits approximately 70,000 miles above the Earth's surface. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- Vela 1 - .
Payload: Vela 1A. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 692 . COSPAR: 1963-039C. Apogee: 116,528 km (72,407 mi). Perigee: 101,925 km (63,333 mi). Inclination: 37.80 deg. Period: 6,519.60 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1963 October 18 - .
09:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 20 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 13. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-10-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 673 . COSPAR: 1963-040A. Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1963 October 25 - .
18:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-03 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 3 / OPS 2196. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1963-10-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 677 . COSPAR: 1963-041A. Apogee: 312 km (193 mi). Perigee: 123 km (76 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1963 October 29 - .
21:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-5 9059A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9059A/Agena D 1601 / OPS 2437. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1964-01-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 681 . COSPAR: 1963-042A. Apogee: 318 km (197 mi). Perigee: 283 km (175 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-5; deployed ELINT subsatellite. Fourth film payload retrieved in ARGON program. Film comparable to that of 9058A. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Hitch Hiker 2 - .
Payload: P-11 s/n A3. Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1965-05-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 682 . COSPAR: 1963-042B. Apogee: 581 km (361 mi). Perigee: 288 km (178 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min. Radar monitoring..
1963 November 9 - .
20:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2 Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-4 9060 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9060. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-11-09 . KH-4. Mission failed..
1963 November 16 - .
10:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 22 - .
Payload: Zenit-4 no. 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-11-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 689 . COSPAR: 1963-045A. Apogee: 376 km (233 mi). Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1963 November 27 - .
21:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2 Agena D.
- KH-4 9061 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9061 / Agena D 1172 / OPS 2260. Mass: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1963-12-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 695 . COSPAR: 1963-048A. Apogee: 368 km (228 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 69.60 deg. Period: 90.00 min. KH-4. Mission failed. Return capsule separated from satellite but remained in orbit..
1963 November 28 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
FAILURE: Failure of block E upper stage. Spacecraft liquidated by APO destruct system..
Failed Stage: 2.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 14 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 14. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1963-11-28 . Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1963 December 18 - .
21:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-04 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 4 / OPS 2372. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1963-12-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 711 . COSPAR: 1963-051A. Apogee: 266 km (165 mi). Perigee: 122 km (75 mi). Inclination: 97.90 deg. Period: 88.50 min.
Atlas 109F was the final Atlas research and development flight test missile to be launched. Since the first attempted launch of a Series A Atlas on 11 June 1957, 95 Atlas missiles had been used in the R&D program - eight As, nine Bs, six Cs, 32 Ds, 24 Es, and 16 Fs. All but 12 of these were launched from Cape Canaveral. Of the 95 launches, 57 were considered successful while 38 were failures. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
1963 December 19 - .
09:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 24 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 15. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1963-12-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 712 . COSPAR: 1963-052A. Apogee: 391 km (242 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1963 December 21 - .
21:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4 9062 - .
Payload: KH-4 s/n 9062 / Agena D 1168 / OPS 1388. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4.
Decay Date: 1964-01-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 718 . COSPAR: 1963-055A. Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-4; deployed ELINT subsatellite. Corona static fogged much of film..
- Hitch Hiker 3 - .
Payload: P-11 s/n A4. Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1964-11-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 719 . COSPAR: 1963-055B. Apogee: 394 km (244 mi). Perigee: 316 km (196 mi). Inclination: 64.50 deg. Period: 91.70 min. Radar monitoring..
1964 January 11 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- Agena D 2354 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
USAF Sat Cat: 727 . COSPAR: 1964-001A. Apogee: 937 km (582 mi). Perigee: 906 km (562 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 103.50 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Unidentified - .
Payload: NRL PL135 / Poppy 3B (Poppy 20-inch). Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 731 . COSPAR: 1964-001E. Apogee: 919 km (571 mi). Perigee: 902 km (560 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite..
- Solrad 7A - .
Payload: NRL PL124 / Poppy 3A (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 730 . COSPAR: 1964-001D. Apogee: 920 km (570 mi). Perigee: 902 km (560 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Solar radiation data. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1964 February 15 - .
21:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1004 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1004 / Agena D 1174 / OPS 3444. Mass: 1,590 kg (3,500 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-03-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 752 . COSPAR: 1964-008A. Apogee: 429 km (266 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-4A. Main cameras operated satisfactorily. Minor degradations due to static and light leaks..
1964 February 25 - .
18:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-05 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 5 / OPS 2423. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-03-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 754 . COSPAR: 1964-009A. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 95.60 deg. Period: 87.20 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1964 February 28 - .
03:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 3722 - .
Payload: Ferret 5 / Agena D 2316. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-02-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 759 . COSPAR: 1964-011A. Apogee: 516 km (320 mi). Perigee: 491 km (305 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 94.70 min.
1964 March 11 - .
20:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-06 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 6 / OPS 3435. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-03-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 764 . COSPAR: 1964-012A. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). Perigee: 163 km (101 mi). Inclination: 95.70 deg. Period: 88.20 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1964 March 24 - .
22:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-4A 1003 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1003. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-03-24 . KH-4A. Mission failed..
1964 April 4 - .
09:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 28 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 16. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-04-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 779 . COSPAR: 1964-017A. Apogee: 373 km (231 mi). Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1964 April 23 - .
16:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-07 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 7 / OPS 3743. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-04-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 786 . COSPAR: 1964-020A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 150 km (90 mi). Inclination: 103.60 deg. Period: 89.40 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1964 April 25 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 29 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 19. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 7.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-05-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 791 . COSPAR: 1964-021A. Apogee: 292 km (181 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1964 April 27 - .
23:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1005 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1005 / Agena D 1604 / OPS 2921. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 796 . COSPAR: 1964-022A. Apogee: 445 km (276 mi). Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Inclination: 79.90 deg. Period: 90.80 min. KH-4A. Mission failed. Recovery vehicle impacted in Venezuela..
1964 May 18 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 30 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 797 . COSPAR: 1964-023A. Apogee: 366 km (227 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1964 May 19 - .
19:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-08 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 8 / OPS 3592. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-05-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 799 . COSPAR: 1964-024A. Apogee: 380 km (230 mi). Perigee: 141 km (87 mi). Inclination: 101.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1964 June 4 - .
22:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1006 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1006 / Agena D 1176 / OPS 3483. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-06-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 802 . COSPAR: 1964-027A. Apogee: 429 km (266 mi). Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4A. Highest quality imagery attained to date from the KH-4 system..
1964 June 10 - .
10:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 32 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 18. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-06-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 807 . COSPAR: 1964-029A. Apogee: 322 km (200 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 51.30 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1964 June 13 - .
15:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-5 9065A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9065A / OPS 3236. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1965-06-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 811 . COSPAR: 1964-030A. Apogee: 362 km (224 mi). Perigee: 352 km (218 mi). Inclination: 114.90 deg. Period: 91.70 min. KH-5; carried Star Flash experiment. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1964 June 19 - .
23:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1007 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1007 / Agena D 1609 / OPS 3754. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-07-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 814 . COSPAR: 1964-032A. Apogee: 451 km (280 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 85.00 deg. Period: 90.90 min. KH-4A. Out-of-focus area on some film..
1964 June 23 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 33 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 20. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-07-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 816 . COSPAR: 1964-033A. Apogee: 279 km (173 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1964 July 1 - .
11:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 34 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-07-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 822 . COSPAR: 1964-034A. Apogee: 342 km (212 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1964 July 2 - .
23:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 3395 - .
Payload: Ferret 6 / Agena D 2315. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-08-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 824 . COSPAR: 1964-035A. Apogee: 520 km (320 mi). Perigee: 502 km (311 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 94.90 min.
1964 July 6 - .
18:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-09 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 9 / OPS 3684. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-07-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 825 . COSPAR: 1964-036A. Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Perigee: 121 km (75 mi). Inclination: 92.90 deg. Period: 89.10 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 4923 - .
Payload: EHH A3. Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1965-01-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 826 . COSPAR: 1964-036B. Apogee: 505 km (313 mi). Perigee: 156 km (96 mi). Inclination: 92.90 deg. Period: 91.10 min. Radar monitoring..
1964 July 10 - .
23:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1008 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1008 / Agena D 1117 / OPS 3491. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-08-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 828 . COSPAR: 1964-037A. Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 84.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-4A. Cameras operated satisfactorily, some light leaks..
1964 July 15 - .
11:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 35 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 21. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-07-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 833 . COSPAR: 1964-039A. Apogee: 258 km (160 mi). Perigee: 218 km (135 mi). Inclination: 51.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1964 July 17 - .
08:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- Vela 3 - .
Payload: Vela 2A / OPS 3662. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 836 . COSPAR: 1964-040A. Apogee: 104,101 km (64,685 mi). Perigee: 102,500 km (63,600 mi). Inclination: 39.10 deg. Period: 6,024.80 min.
An Atlas D/Agena D launch vehicle (Atlas 216D), carrying the second set of Vela Nuclear Detection Satellites, was launched from Cape Canaveral and placed the satellites in their prescribed orbits. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- Vela 4 - .
Payload: Vela 2B / OPS 3674. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 837 . COSPAR: 1964-040B. Apogee: 114,000 km (70,000 mi). Perigee: 92,103 km (57,230 mi). Inclination: 40.80 deg. Period: 6,004.30 min.
An Atlas D/Agena D launch vehicle (Atlas 216D), carrying the second set of Vela Nuclear Detection Satellites, was launched from Cape Canaveral and placed the satellites in their prescribed orbits. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
1964 August 5 - .
23:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1009 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1009 / Agena D 1605 / OPS 3042. Mass: 1,540 kg (3,390 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-09-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 846 . COSPAR: 1964-043A. Apogee: 436 km (270 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 90.70 min. KH-4A. Cameras operated successfully..
1964 August 14 - .
09:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 37 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 22. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-08-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 848 . COSPAR: 1964-044A. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program partially completed. Break in the film fof the SA-10 camera..
1964 August 14 - .
22:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-10 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 10 / OPS 3802. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-08-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 850 . COSPAR: 1964-045A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 165 km (102 mi). Inclination: 95.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min.
The first Atlas/Agena D standard launch vehicle (SLV-3, 7100 Series) was successfully launched from Vandenberg AFB. This vehicle, Number 7101, was the first Atlas booster to be designed and produced to fully standardized specifications. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- OPS 3316 - .
Payload: P-11 s/n 4202. Mass: 79 kg (174 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1979-03-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 851 . COSPAR: 1964-045B. Apogee: 3,751 km (2,330 mi). Perigee: 272 km (169 mi). Inclination: 95.70 deg. Period: 127.40 min. The first Atlas/Agena D standard launch vehicle (SLV-3, 7100 Series) was successfully launched from Vandenberg AFB. This vehicle, Number 7101, was the first Atlas booster to be designed and produced to fully standardized specifications. .
1964 August 21 - .
15:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-5 9066A - .
Payload: KH-5 s/n 9066A / Agena D 1603 / OPS 2739. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-5.
Decay Date: 1965-03-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 861 . COSPAR: 1964-048A. Apogee: 363 km (225 mi). Perigee: 351 km (218 mi). Inclination: 114.90 deg. Period: 91.70 min. KH-5. 15% of stellar film degraded by flare. Image smearing on leading edge of main camera film. Final ARGON mission. Officially: Spacecraft Engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1964 September 13 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
1964 September 14 - .
22:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1010 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1010 / Agena D 1178 / OPS 3497. Mass: 1,330 kg (2,930 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-10-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 882 . COSPAR: 1964-056A. Apogee: 455 km (282 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 84.90 deg. Period: 90.90 min. KH-4A. Small out of focus areas on both cameras at random times throughout the mission..
1964 September 23 - .
20:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-11 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 11 / OPS 4262. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-09-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 884 . COSPAR: 1964-058A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 143 km (88 mi). Inclination: 92.90 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1964 September 24 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 46 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 23. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-10-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 885 . COSPAR: 1964-059A. Apogee: 264 km (164 mi). Perigee: 211 km (131 mi). Inclination: 51.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Demonstration launch witnessed by Khrushchev..
1964 October 5 - .
21:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
1964 October 6 - .
17:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
- Calsphere 2 - .
Payload: Dragsphere 2. Mass: 10 kg (22 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
USAF Sat Cat: 902 . COSPAR: 1964-063E. Apogee: 1,078 km (669 mi). Perigee: 1,049 km (651 mi). Inclination: 90.20 deg. Period: 106.50 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Calsphere 1 - .
Payload: Dragsphere 1. Mass: 1.00 kg (2.20 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
USAF Sat Cat: 900 . COSPAR: 1964-063C. Apogee: 1,034 km (642 mi). Perigee: 997 km (619 mi). Inclination: 90.10 deg. Period: 105.50 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1964 October 8 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-7 12 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 12. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-10-08 . KH-7 type satellite..
1964 October 14 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 48 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 24. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-10-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 908 . COSPAR: 1964-066A. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program partially completed. Returned early due to failure of spacecraft thermoregulation system; internal temperature rose to 43 degrees C..
1964 October 17 - .
22:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1012 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1012 / Agena D 1179 / OPS 3559. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-11-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 911 . COSPAR: 1964-067A. Apogee: 416 km (258 mi). Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4A. Vehicle attitude became erratic on the second portion of the mission necessitating an early recovery..
1964 October 23 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- KH 7-13 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 13 / OPS 4384. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-10-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 912 . COSPAR: 1964-068A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 140 km (80 mi). Inclination: 95.50 deg. Period: 88.50 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- SRV - .
Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF AFSC.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1965-02-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 914 . COSPAR: 1964-068xx. Apogee: 185 km (114 mi). Perigee: 185 km (114 mi). Inclination: 95.40 deg. Period: 88.20 min.
1964 October 28 - .
10:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 50 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 25. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1964-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 919 . COSPAR: 1964-070A. Apogee: 232 km (144 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 51.20 deg. Period: 88.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Unsuccessful mission. Failure of the braking engine system. Spacecraft ordered to self destruct..
1964 November 2 - .
21:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1013 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1013 - Agena D 1173 / OPS 5434. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-11-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 921 . COSPAR: 1964-071A. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 51.20 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-4A. Program anomaly occurred immediately after launch when both cameras operated for 417 frames. Main cameras ceased operation on rev 52D of first portion of mission negating second portion. About 65% of aft camera film is out of focus..
1964 November 4 - .
02:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 3062 - .
Payload: Ferret 7 / Agena D 2317. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 922 . COSPAR: 1964-072A. Apogee: 526 km (326 mi). Perigee: 512 km (318 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 95.00 min.
1964 November 18 - .
20:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1014 (ORBIS) - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1014 & Orbis / Agena D 1180 / OPS 3360. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1964-12-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 930 . COSPAR: 1964-075A. Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. KH-4A. Cameras operated successfully..
1964 December 4 - .
18:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-14 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 14 / OPS 4439. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1964-12-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 946 . COSPAR: 1964-079A. Apogee: 357 km (221 mi). Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Inclination: 97.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1964 December 19 - .
21:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1015 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1015 / Agena D 1607 / OPS 3358. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-01-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 961 . COSPAR: 1964-085A. Apogee: 405 km (251 mi). Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-4A. Discrepancies in planned and actual coverage due to telemetry problems during the first 6 revolutions. Small out-of-focus areas on film from aft camera..
1965 January 11 - .
09:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 52 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 26. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-01-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 968 . COSPAR: 1965-001A. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 January 15 - .
21:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1016 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1016 / Agena D 1608 / OPS 3928. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-02-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 972 . COSPAR: 1965-002A. Apogee: 420 km (260 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-4A. Smearing of highly reflective images due to reflections within camera..
1965 January 23 - .
20:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-15 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 15 / OPS 4703. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-01-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 980 . COSPAR: 1965-005A. Apogee: 291 km (180 mi). Perigee: 146 km (90 mi). Inclination: 102.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 February 25 - .
21:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1017 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1017 / Agena D 1611 / OPS 4782. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-03-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 1096 . COSPAR: 1965-013A. Apogee: 377 km (234 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-4A. Capping shutter malfunction occurred during last 5 passes of mission..
1965 March 7 - .
09:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 59 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-03-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1191 . COSPAR: 1965-015A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule fitted with airlock mating ring planned for Voskhod-2 spacecraft..
1965 March 9 - .
18:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2 Agena D.
- Solrad 6B - .
Payload: NRL PL142 / OPS 4988 / Poppy 4B (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 1271 . COSPAR: 1965-016A. Apogee: 924 km (574 mi). Perigee: 896 km (556 mi). Inclination: 70.10 deg. Period: 103.20 min.
A Thor/Agena D booster was employed to launch eight military satellites into orbit from Vandenberg AFB. This was the largest number of individual payloads yet orbited by the United States with one launch vehicle. First launch of a quadruplet of Poppy naval signals intelligence satellites, which would lead to the NOSS production series. Official and secondary mission: Solar radiation data.
- GGSE 3 - .
Payload: NRL PL144 / Poppy 4D (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 4.00 kg (8.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 1292 . COSPAR: 1965-016C. Apogee: 915 km (568 mi). Perigee: 886 km (550 mi). Inclination: 70.10 deg. Period: 103.00 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Gravity gradient stabilization tests. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Solrad 7B - .
Payload: NRL PL141 / Poppy 4A (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 47 kg (103 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 1291 . COSPAR: 1965-016D. Apogee: 928 km (576 mi). Perigee: 901 km (559 mi). Inclination: 70.10 deg. Period: 103.30 min. Solar radiation monitoring. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- GGSE 2 - .
Payload: NRL PL143 / Poppy 4C (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 4.00 kg (8.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 1244 . COSPAR: 1965-016B. Apogee: 925 km (574 mi). Perigee: 898 km (557 mi). Inclination: 70.10 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Gravity gradient stabilization tests. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- SURCAL 2B - .
Mass: 5.00 kg (11.00 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SURCAL.
Decay Date: 1981-03-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 1310 . COSPAR: 1965-016G. Apogee: 947 km (588 mi). Perigee: 902 km (560 mi). Inclination: 70.10 deg. Period: 103.50 min. Surveillance Calibration. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 March 12 - .
19:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-16 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 16 / OPS 4920. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-03-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 1247 . COSPAR: 1965-019A. Apogee: 358 km (222 mi). Perigee: 223 km (138 mi). Inclination: 107.50 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 March 25 - .
10:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 64 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 17. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-04-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 1305 . COSPAR: 1965-025A. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 March 25 - .
21:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1018 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1018 / Agena D 1612 / OPS 4803. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-04-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 1307 . COSPAR: 1965-026A. Apogee: 381 km (236 mi). Perigee: 237 km (147 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 90.70 min. KH-4A. Cameras operated successfully. First KH-4A reconnaissance system to be launched into a retrograde orbit..
1965 April 17 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 65 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-04-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 1320 . COSPAR: 1965-029A. Apogee: 315 km (195 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also carried weather experiments..
1965 April 28 - .
20:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-17 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 17 / OPS 4983. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-05-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 1327 . COSPAR: 1965-031A. Apogee: 259 km (160 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 95.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6717 - .
Payload: EHH B1. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1969-10-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 1329 . COSPAR: 1965-031B. Apogee: 547 km (339 mi). Perigee: 506 km (314 mi). Inclination: 95.20 deg. Period: 95.10 min. Radar monitoring..
1965 April 29 - .
21:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1019 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1019 / Agena D 1614 / OPS 5023. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 1330 . COSPAR: 1965-033A. Apogee: 461 km (286 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 85.00 deg. Period: 91.00 min. KH-4A. Cameras operated successfully. Malfunction in recovery mode on 1019-2 negated recovery..
1965 May 6 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC20.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIA.
- LCS 1 - .
Mass: 34 kg (74 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: LCS.
USAF Sat Cat: 1361 . COSPAR: 1965-034C. Apogee: 2,795 km (1,736 mi). Perigee: 2,786 km (1,731 mi). Inclination: 32.10 deg. Period: 145.60 min.
The fourth Titan IIIA flight test missile (Vehicle #6) was launched from Complex 20 at Cape Canaveral in a maneuverability test for the Transtage. The primary aim was for the Transtage engine to accomplish four separate ignitions, something never before attempted. In the process of successfully completing its four programmed ignitions and burns, the Transtage placed two satellites into orbit - a Lincoln Experimental Satellite (LES-2) and a hollow aluminum radar calibration sphere (LCS-1). By completing its assigned tasks, the Transtage extended the capabilities of the Titan IIIA beyond it's specific requirements. Because of this highly productive mission, the planned fifth Titan IIIA (Vehicle 7/4) launch was cancelled and the booster was converted to a Titan IIIC configuration. Aluminum sphere used for radar calibration. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
1965 May 7 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 66 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 27. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-05-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1362 . COSPAR: 1965-035A. Apogee: 397 km (246 mi). Perigee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 91.30 min. Returned after 8 days. Unsuccessful mission. Parachute deployment failure. Spacecraft destroyed in crash..
1965 May 18 - .
18:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1021 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1021 / Agena D 1615 / OPS 8431. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-06-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1374 . COSPAR: 1965-037A. Apogee: 399 km (247 mi). Perigee: 321 km (199 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 91.70 min. KH-4A. Aft camera ceased operation on pass 102..
1965 May 25 - .
10:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 67 - .
Payload: Zenit-4. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-06-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 1382 . COSPAR: 1965-040A. Apogee: 351 km (218 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 90.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1965 May 27 - .
19:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-18 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 18 / OPS 5236. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-06-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 1386 . COSPAR: 1965-041A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Inclination: 95.60 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 June 9 - .
21:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1020 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1020 / Agena D 1613 / OPS 8425. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-06-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1396 . COSPAR: 1965-045A. Apogee: 355 km (220 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily. Erratic attitude caused an early recovery after the second day of 1020-2..
1965 June 15 - .
10:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 68 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 29. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-06-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 1404 . COSPAR: 1965-046A. Apogee: 306 km (190 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 June 25 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 69 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-07-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 1421 . COSPAR: 1965-049A. Apogee: 310 km (190 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1965 June 25 - .
19:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- OPS 6749 - .
Payload: EHH B2. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1968-08-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 1422 . COSPAR: 1965-050A. Apogee: 510 km (310 mi). Perigee: 496 km (308 mi). Inclination: 107.60 deg. Period: 94.70 min. Radar monitoring..
- KH 7-19 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 19 / OPS 5501. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-06-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 1424 . COSPAR: 1965-050B. Apogee: 349 km (216 mi). Perigee: 254 km (157 mi). Inclination: 107.60 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 July 12 - .
19:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-7-20 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 20. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-07-12 . KH-7 type satellite..
1965 July 13 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
FAILURE: Second stage guidance failure..
Failed Stage: 2.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 28 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 28. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1965-07-13 . Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 July 17 - .
05:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 8411 - .
Payload: Ferret 8 / Agena D 2702. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1968-12-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 1447 . COSPAR: 1965-055A. Apogee: 512 km (318 mi). Perigee: 471 km (292 mi). Inclination: 70.20 deg. Period: 94.50 min.
1965 July 19 - .
22:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1022 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1022 / Agena D 1617 / OPS 5543. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-08-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 1457 . COSPAR: 1965-057A. Apogee: 461 km (286 mi). Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Inclination: 85.10 deg. Period: 91.00 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily..
1965 July 20 - .
08:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas Agena D.
- Vela 5 - .
Payload: Vela 3A / OPS 6577. Mass: 235 kg (518 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 1458 . COSPAR: 1965-058A. Apogee: 115,839 km (71,978 mi). Perigee: 106,367 km (66,093 mi). Inclination: 35.20 deg. Period: 6,679.00 min. Air Force Atlas/Agena D lifted the third pair of Vela nuclear detection satellites into their 70,000-mile, nearly circular orbits. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Vela 6 - .
Payload: Vela 3B / OPS 6564. Mass: 235 kg (518 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 1459 . COSPAR: 1965-058B. Apogee: 121,281 km (75,360 mi). Perigee: 101,715 km (63,202 mi). Inclination: 34.20 deg. Period: 6,712.70 min. An Air Force Atlas/Agena D lifted the third pair of Vela nuclear detection satellites into their 70,000-mile, nearly circular orbits. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1965 August 3 - .
11:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 77 - .
Payload: Zenit-4. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-08-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 1469 . COSPAR: 1965-061A. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1965 August 3 - .
19:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-21 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 21 / OPS 5698. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-08-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 1471 . COSPAR: 1965-062A. Apogee: 352 km (218 mi). Perigee: 278 km (172 mi). Inclination: 107.40 deg. Period: 90.80 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6761 - .
Payload: EHH B3. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1968-06-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 1472 . COSPAR: 1965-062B. Apogee: 515 km (320 mi). Perigee: 501 km (311 mi). Inclination: 107.40 deg. Period: 94.80 min. Radar monitoring..
1965 August 13 - .
22:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Ablestar.
- Dodecapole 2 - .
Payload: PORCUPINE 2. Mass: 4.00 kg (8.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: DODECAPOLE.
USAF Sat Cat: 1510 . COSPAR: 1965-065C. Apogee: 1,051 km (653 mi). Perigee: 979 km (608 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 105.40 min. Surveillance Calibration; dodecahedron; extended 12 25 ft. antennas. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Long Rod - .
Payload: Navspasur Rod. Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Surcal.
USAF Sat Cat: 1515 . COSPAR: 1965-065G. Apogee: 1,194 km (741 mi). Perigee: 1,090 km (670 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 108.10 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- SURCAL 5 - .
Payload: NRL PL150C?. Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SURCAL.
USAF Sat Cat: 1521 . COSPAR: 1965-065K. Apogee: 1,196 km (743 mi). Perigee: 1,083 km (672 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 108.11 min.
- Calsphere 4A - .
Payload: NRL PL 158?. Mass: 2.00 kg (4.40 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
USAF Sat Cat: 1520 . COSPAR: 1965-065H. Apogee: 1,179 km (732 mi). Perigee: 1,077 km (669 mi). Inclination: 90.10 deg. Period: 107.90 min. Surveillance Calibration; white 14 inch dia. sphere. .
- Tempsat 1 - .
Mass: 9.00 kg (19.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Tempsat.
USAF Sat Cat: 1512 . COSPAR: 1965-065E. Apogee: 1,188 km (738 mi). Perigee: 1,082 km (672 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 108.00 min. Surveillance Calibration; black 14 inch dia. sphere. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 August 14 - .
11:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 78 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 30. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-08-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 1505 . COSPAR: 1965-066A. Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Perigee: 330 km (200 mi). Inclination: 69.00 deg. Period: 91.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 August 17 - .
20:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1023 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1023 / Agena D 1618 / OPS 7208. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-10-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 1513 . COSPAR: 1965-067A. Apogee: 399 km (247 mi). Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4A. Program anomaly caused the fore camera to cease operation during revolutions 103-132..
1965 August 25 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 79 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-09-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 1523 . COSPAR: 1965-069A. Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1965 September 9 - .
09:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 85 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-09-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 1578 . COSPAR: 1965-071A. Apogee: 291 km (180 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1965 September 22 - .
21:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 102 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 102 / Agena D 1619 / OPS 7221. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-10-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 1602 . COSPAR: 1965-074A. Apogee: 364 km (226 mi). Perigee: 191 km (118 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily. Cameras not operated on passes 88D-93D..
1965 September 23 - .
09:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 91 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-10-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 1603 . COSPAR: 1965-075A. Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1965 September 30 - .
19:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-22 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 22 / OPS 7208. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-10-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 1609 . COSPAR: 1965-076A. Apogee: 361 km (224 mi). Perigee: 237 km (147 mi). Inclination: 95.60 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1965 October 5 - .
17:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1025 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1025 / Agena D 1616 / OPS 5325. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-10-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 1615 . COSPAR: 1965-079A. Apogee: 322 km (200 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-4A. Main cameras operated satisfactorily..
1965 October 15 - .
17:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
FAILURE: Partial Failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- LCS 2 - .
Payload: OV2-01 / Transtage 4. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: LCS.
Decay Date: 1965-10-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1624 . COSPAR: 1965-082A. Apogee: 785 km (487 mi). Perigee: 730 km (450 mi). Inclination: 32.30 deg. Period: 99.98 min.
The second Titan IIIC (Vehicle #4) was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral. This was the first Titan IIIC to carry an operational payload. Three satellites were placed in orbit - an LCS-2 radar calibration sphere, an OV 2-1 radiation sensor, and a metal-ballasted dummy payload. All systems performed well until the second planned burn of the Transtage engines just prior to the injection of the multiple payload into orbit. At this point in the mission, the Transtage exploded due to a malfunction, abruptly terminating the mission. Dual launch with OV2-1; upper stage broke up.
1965 October 16 - .
08:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 92 - .
Payload: Bion precursor. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-10-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 1626 . COSPAR: 1965-083A. Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also carried weather and biological experiments..
1965 October 28 - .
08:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 94 - .
Payload: Bion precursor. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 1636 . COSPAR: 1965-085A. Apogee: 271 km (168 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also carried biological experiments..
1965 October 28 - .
21:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1026 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1026 / Agena D 1620 / OPS 2155. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-11-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 1637 . COSPAR: 1965-086A. Apogee: 432 km (268 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily..
1965 November 8 - .
19:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-23 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 23 / OPS 8293. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1965-11-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 1727 . COSPAR: 1965-090A. Apogee: 352 km (218 mi). Perigee: 280 km (170 mi). Inclination: 93.90 deg. Period: 90.80 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6232/Agena D - .
Payload: Agena Pickaback / OPS 6232. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1965-11-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 1728 . COSPAR: 1965-090B. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 155 km (96 mi). Inclination: 93.90 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1965 November 27 - .
08:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 98 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 31. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-12-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 1780 . COSPAR: 1965-097A. Apogee: 547 km (339 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 92.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 December 9 - .
21:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1027 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1027 / Agena D 1621 / OPS 7249. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1965-12-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 1816 . COSPAR: 1965-102A. Apogee: 439 km (272 mi). Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Inclination: 80.10 deg. Period: 90.80 min. KH-4A. Erratic attitude necessitated recovery after two days of operation. All cameras operated satisfactorily..
1965 December 10 - .
08:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 99 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 32. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1965-12-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 1817 . COSPAR: 1965-103A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1965 December 24 - .
21:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1028 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1028 / Agena D 1610 / OPS 4639. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-01-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 1866 . COSPAR: 1965-110A. Apogee: 443 km (275 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 90.70 min. KH-4A. Cameras operated satisfactorily..
1965 December 27 - .
22:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A510.
- Cosmos 102 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1966-01-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 1867 . COSPAR: 1965-111A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Prototype RORSAT hardware using chemical batteries in place of nuclear reactor..
1966 January 7 - .
08:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 104 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 36. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-01-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 1903 . COSPAR: 1966-001A. Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program not completely met. Spacecraft put into incorrect orbit by abnormal function of second and third stages of booster..
1966 January 19 - .
20:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-24 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 24 / OPS 7253. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-01-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 1939 . COSPAR: 1966-002A. Apogee: 259 km (160 mi). Perigee: 138 km (85 mi). Inclination: 93.80 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 3179/Agena D - .
Payload: Agena Pickaback / OPS 3179. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1966-01-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 1940 . COSPAR: 1966-002B. Apogee: 149 km (92 mi). Perigee: 120 km (70 mi). Inclination: 93.80 deg. Period: 87.20 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1966 January 22 - .
08:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 105 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 38. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-01-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 1945 . COSPAR: 1966-003A. Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 February 2 - .
21:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1029 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1029 / Agena D 1623 / OPS 7291. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-02-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 1968 . COSPAR: 1966-007A. Apogee: 428 km (265 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4A. Both panoramic cameras were operational throughout..
1966 February 9 - .
19:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 1439 - .
Payload: Ferret 9 / Agena D 2703. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-09-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 1997 . COSPAR: 1966-009A. Apogee: 511 km (317 mi). Perigee: 507 km (315 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 94.70 min.
1966 February 10 - .
08:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 107 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 34. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-02-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 1998 . COSPAR: 1966-010A. Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 February 15 - .
20:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-25 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 25 / OPS 1184. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-02-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 2012 . COSPAR: 1966-012A. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Bluebell 2C (Cylinder) - .
Payload: OPS 3011. Mass: 9.00 kg (19.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Bluebell.
Decay Date: 1966-02-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 2014 . COSPAR: 1966-012B. Apogee: 253 km (157 mi). Perigee: 115 km (71 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.10 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Bluebell 2S (Sphere) - .
Payload: OPS 3031. Mass: 4.00 kg (8.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Bluebell.
Decay Date: 1966-02-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 2015 . COSPAR: 1966-012C. Apogee: 268 km (166 mi). Perigee: 147 km (91 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.60 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 February 19 - .
08:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 109 - .
Payload: Bion precursor. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-02-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 2019 . COSPAR: 1966-014A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also carried biological experiments..
1966 March 9 - .
22:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1030 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1030 / Agena D 1622 / OPS 3488. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-03-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 2099 . COSPAR: 1966-018A. Apogee: 418 km (259 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 90.40 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily..
1966 March 17 - .
10:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 112 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 37. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-03-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 2107 . COSPAR: 1966-021A. Apogee: 664 km (412 mi). Perigee: 214 km (132 mi). Inclination: 72.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 March 18 - .
20:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-26 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 26 / OPS 0879. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-03-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 2109 . COSPAR: 1966-022A. Apogee: 308 km (191 mi). Perigee: 162 km (100 mi). Inclination: 101.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
- OPS 0974/Agena D - .
Payload: NRL PL137 / OPS 0974. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1966-03-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 2112 . COSPAR: 1966-022B. Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Inclination: 101.00 deg. Period: 88.80 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 March 21 - .
09:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 113 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-03-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 2114 . COSPAR: 1966-023A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 April 6 - .
11:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 114 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-04-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2133 . COSPAR: 1966-028A. Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 April 7 - .
22:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1031 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1031 / Agena D 1627 / OPS 1612. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-04-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 2136 . COSPAR: 1966-029A. Apogee: 312 km (193 mi). Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 89.60 min. KH-4A. The aft-looking camera malfunctioned after the recovery of bucket '1'. No material was received in bucket '2' (1031-2)..
1966 April 19 - .
19:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-27 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 27 / OPS 0910. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-04-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 2146 . COSPAR: 1966-032A. Apogee: 375 km (233 mi). Perigee: 139 km (86 mi). Inclination: 116.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 April 20 - .
10:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 115 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 35. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-04-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 2147 . COSPAR: 1966-033A. Apogee: 283 km (175 mi). Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. . Program partially completed. Abnormal operation of SA-10 camera..
1966 May 3 - .
19:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-4A 1032 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1032. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-05-04 .
1966 May 6 - .
11:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 117 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 39. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-05-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2163 . COSPAR: 1966-037A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 May 14 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-28 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 28 / OPS 1950. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-05-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 2171 . COSPAR: 1966-039A. Apogee: 319 km (198 mi). Perigee: 130 km (80 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.00 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6785 - .
Payload: EHH B4. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-10-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 2172 . COSPAR: 1966-039B. Apogee: 555 km (344 mi). Perigee: 519 km (322 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 95.40 min. Radar monitoring..
1966 May 24 - .
02:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1033 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1033 / Agena D 1630 / OPS 1778. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-06-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 2181 . COSPAR: 1966-042A. Apogee: 271 km (168 mi). Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Inclination: 66.00 deg. Period: 89.00 min. KH-4A. The stellar camera shutter of bucket '2' remained open for approximately 200 frames..
1966 June 3 - .
19:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-29 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 29 / OPS 1577. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-06-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 2192 . COSPAR: 1966-048A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 143 km (88 mi). Inclination: 87.00 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 1856/Agena D - .
Payload: [AAS 6] / OPS 1856. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1966-06-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 2194 . COSPAR: 1966-048B. Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). Perigee: 148 km (91 mi). Inclination: 86.90 deg. Period: 88.20 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1966 June 8 - .
11:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 120 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 41. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-06-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 2196 . COSPAR: 1966-050A. Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 June 9 - .
20:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- Midas 10 - .
Payload: Midas RTS 1 / Agena TV 1351 / Agena D 1351 / OPS 1. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
Decay Date: 1966-12-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 2200 . COSPAR: 1966-051A. Apogee: 3,678 km (2,285 mi). Perigee: 154 km (95 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 125.20 min. The first Atlas SLV-3/Agena D (7200 Series, Vehicle #7201) standard booster was successfully launched from Vandenberg. Missile Defense Alarm System. Left in transfer orbit..
1966 June 17 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 121 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-06-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 2210 . COSPAR: 1966-054A. Apogee: 327 km (203 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 June 21 - .
21:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1034 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1034 / Agena D 1626 / OPS 1599. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-07-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2227 . COSPAR: 1966-055A. Apogee: 359 km (223 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 80.10 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-4A. Failure of velocity/altitude programmer produced poor imagery after revolution 5..
1966 July 12 - .
17:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-30 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 30 / OPS 1850. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-07-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 2322 . COSPAR: 1966-062A. Apogee: 261 km (162 mi). Perigee: 150 km (90 mi). Inclination: 95.50 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 July 14 - .
10:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 124 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 42. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-07-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 2325 . COSPAR: 1966-064A. Apogee: 282 km (175 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 July 20 - .
09:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A510.
- Cosmos 125 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1966-08-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 2351 . COSPAR: 1966-067A. Apogee: 260 km (160 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Prototype RORSAT hardware using chemical batteries in place of nuclear reactor. Lost on the 52nd revolution as a result of a possible failure in the chemical power units placed on board instead of the nuclear BES-5..
1966 July 28 - .
10:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 126 - .
Payload: Zenit-4. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-08-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 2368 . COSPAR: 1966-068A. Apogee: 343 km (213 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 90.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 July 29 - .
18:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 3014 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 01 (Gambit) / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1966-08-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 2376 . COSPAR: 1966-069A. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). Perigee: 154 km (95 mi). Inclination: 94.20 deg. Period: 88.50 min.
After the initial launch attempt oil the 28th was held at T minus 12 seconds, the first Titan IIIB/Agena D was successfully launched from Vandenberg AFB. All primary and secondary test objectives were met during the launch and flight which completed the research and development program for the Titan IIIB. This newest member of the Titan III (SLV-5) KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
1966 August 8 - .
11:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 127 - .
Payload: Zenit-4. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-08-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 2391 . COSPAR: 1966-071A. Apogee: 263 km (163 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 August 9 - .
20:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1036 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1036 / Agena D 1631 / OPS 1545. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-09-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 2393 . COSPAR: 1966-072A. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 100.10 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily..
1966 August 16 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-31 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 31 / OPS 1832. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-08-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 2396 . COSPAR: 1966-074A. Apogee: 330 km (200 mi). Perigee: 143 km (88 mi). Inclination: 93.20 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6810 - .
Payload: SSF-B No. 5. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-03-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 2397 . COSPAR: 1966-074B. Apogee: 522 km (324 mi). Perigee: 511 km (317 mi). Inclination: 93.20 deg. Period: 94.90 min. Radar monitoring..
1966 August 19 - .
19:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- Midas 11 - .
Payload: Midas RTS 2 / Agena TV 1352 / Agena D / OPS 0856. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
USAF Sat Cat: 2403 . COSPAR: 1966-077A. Apogee: 3,708 km (2,304 mi). Perigee: 3,658 km (2,272 mi). Inclination: 89.70 deg. Period: 167.40 min. Missile Defense Alarm System..
1966 August 27 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1?.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 128 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-09-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 2409 . COSPAR: 1966-079A. Apogee: 343 km (213 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 September 16 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle destroyed. Failure of Block D core stage..
Failed Stage: 1.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 40 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 40. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1966-09-16 . Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 September 16 - .
17:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-32 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 32 / OPS 1686. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-09-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 2419 . COSPAR: 1966-083A. Apogee: 328 km (203 mi). Perigee: 146 km (90 mi). Inclination: 93.90 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6874 - .
Payload: EHH B5. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1968-05-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 2420 . COSPAR: 1966-083B. Apogee: 501 km (311 mi). Perigee: 461 km (286 mi). Inclination: 94.10 deg. Period: 94.20 min. Radar monitoring..
1966 September 20 - .
21:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1035 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1035 / Agena D 1628 / OPS 1703. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 2427 . COSPAR: 1966-085A. Apogee: 430 km (260 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 85.10 deg. Period: 90.60 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily. First mission flown with pan geometry modification..
1966 September 28 - .
19:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4096 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 02 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1966-10-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 2433 . COSPAR: 1966-086A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 146 km (90 mi). Inclination: 93.90 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 October 5 - .
22:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- Midas 12 - .
Payload: Midas RTS 3 / Agena TV 1353 / Agena D / OPS 1920. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: Midas.
USAF Sat Cat: 2481 . COSPAR: 1966-089A. Apogee: 3,724 km (2,313 mi). Perigee: 3,657 km (2,272 mi). Inclination: 89.80 deg. Period: 167.60 min. Missile Defense Alarm System..
1966 October 12 - .
19:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-33 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 33 / OPS 2055. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-10-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 2489 . COSPAR: 1966-090A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 155 km (96 mi). Inclination: 91.00 deg. Period: 89.00 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 5345/Agena D - .
Payload: SGLS 1 / OPS 5345. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1966-10-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 2490 . COSPAR: 1966-090B. Apogee: 258 km (160 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 90.90 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1966 October 14 - .
12:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 129 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 33. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 7.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-10-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 2491 . COSPAR: 1966-091A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 October 20 - .
08:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 130 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-10-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 2502 . COSPAR: 1966-093A. Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 November 2 - .
20:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-34 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 34 / OPS 2070. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-11-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 2523 . COSPAR: 1966-098A. Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). Perigee: 159 km (98 mi). Inclination: 91.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 5424/Agena D - .
Payload: Agena Pickaback / OPS 5424. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1966-11-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 2525 . COSPAR: 1966-098B. Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 91.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1966 November 8 - .
19:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1037 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1037 / Agena D 1632 / OPS 1866. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1966-11-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 2537 . COSPAR: 1966-102A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Inclination: 100.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-4A. Second pan geometry mission. Higher than normal base plus fog encountered on both main camera records..
1966 November 12 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 131 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-11-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 2568 . COSPAR: 1966-105A. Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1966 November 19 - .
08:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 132 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 46. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-11-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 2599 . COSPAR: 1966-106A. Apogee: 257 km (159 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1966 December 3 - .
08:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 134 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-12-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 2603 . COSPAR: 1966-108A. Apogee: 286 km (177 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also carried scientific experiments..
1966 December 5 - .
21:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-35 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 35 / OPS 1890. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1966-12-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2606 . COSPAR: 1966-109A. Apogee: 341 km (211 mi). Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Inclination: 104.60 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 December 14 - .
18:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 8968 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 03 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1966-12-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 2618 . COSPAR: 1966-113A. Apogee: 392 km (243 mi). Perigee: 147 km (91 mi). Inclination: 109.50 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1966 December 19 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 136 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 47. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1966-12-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 2624 . COSPAR: 1966-115A. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also carried science package..
1966 December 29 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 1584 - .
Payload: Ferret 10 / Agena D 2731. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-04-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 2634 . COSPAR: 1966-118A. Apogee: 495 km (307 mi). Perigee: 487 km (302 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 94.40 min.
1967 January 14 - .
21:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1038 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1038 / Agena D 1629 / OPS 1664. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-02-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 2642 . COSPAR: 1967-002A. Apogee: 355 km (220 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 80.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-4A. Fair image quality..
1967 January 19 - .
12:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 138 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 43. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-01-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 2646 . COSPAR: 1967-004A. Apogee: 273 km (169 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 February 2 - .
20:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-36 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 36 / OPS 4399. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1967-02-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 2664 . COSPAR: 1967-007A. Apogee: 357 km (221 mi). Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Inclination: 103.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 February 8 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 141 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-02-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 2670 . COSPAR: 1967-012A. Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 February 22 - .
22:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1039 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1039 / Agena D 1635 / OPS 4750. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-03-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 2686 . COSPAR: 1967-015A. Apogee: 380 km (230 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-4A. Normal KH-4 mission. Light from horizon camera on both main camera records during 1039-1..
1967 February 24 - .
19:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4204 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 04 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-03-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 2687 . COSPAR: 1967-016A. Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 107.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 February 27 - .
08:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 143 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 45. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-03-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 2693 . COSPAR: 1967-017A. Apogee: 390 km (240 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.50 min. Placed into orbit with 22.8 second period different from that planned. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Also carried science package..
1967 March 13 - .
12:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 147 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 44. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-03-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 2710 . COSPAR: 1967-022A. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Inclination: 64.50 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program partially completed..
1967 March 22 - .
12:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 150 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-03-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 2715 . COSPAR: 1967-025A. Apogee: 341 km (211 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 March 30 - .
18:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- KH-4A 1040 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1040 / Agena D 1636 / OPS 4779. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-04-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 2736 . COSPAR: 1967-029A. Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Inclination: 85.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. KH-4A. Satellite flown nose first, all cameras operated satisfactorily..
1967 April 4 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 153 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 48. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-04-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 2740 . COSPAR: 1967-030A. Apogee: 279 km (173 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program partially completed. Failure of primary SA-20 camera..
1967 April 12 - .
10:51 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 155 - .
Payload: Zenit-4. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-04-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 2750 . COSPAR: 1967-033A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 April 26 - .
18:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
FAILURE: Stage 2 engine lost thrust..
Failed Stage: 2.
- OPS 4243 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 05 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-04-26 . KH-8 type satellite..
1967 April 28 - .
10:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- Vela 7 - .
Payload: Vela 4A / OPS 6638. Mass: 317 kg (698 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Advanced Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 2765 . COSPAR: 1967-040A. Apogee: 112,627 km (69,983 mi). Perigee: 108,948 km (67,697 mi). Inclination: 32.10 deg. Period: 6,652.10 min.
Two new and heavier Vela Nuclear Detection Satellites and three scientific satellites were placed in orbit by a Titan IIIC (Vehicle #10) launched from Cape Canaveral. The two Vela satellites joined six other Vela spacecraft already on sentry duty 69,000 miles above the earth. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
- Vela 8 - .
Payload: Vela 4B / OPS 6679. Mass: 317 kg (698 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Advanced Vela.
USAF Sat Cat: 2766 . COSPAR: 1967-040B. Apogee: 114,578 km (71,195 mi). Perigee: 107,372 km (66,717 mi). Inclination: 33.10 deg. Period: 6,668.10 min.
Two new and heavier Vela Nuclear Detection Satellites and three scientific satellites were placed in orbit by a Titan IIIC (Vehicle #10) launched from Cape Canaveral. The two Vela satellites joined six other Vela spacecraft already on sentry duty 69,000 miles above the earth. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
1967 May 9 - .
21:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure of the booster cut-off switch..
Failed Stage: 1.
- KH-4A 1041 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1041 / Agena D 1634 / OPS 4696. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-07-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 2779 . COSPAR: 1967-043A. Apogee: 791 km (491 mi). Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Inclination: 85.00 deg. Period: 94.30 min. KH-4A. Due to the failure of the booster cut-off switch, the satellite went into a highly eccentric orbit. Significant image degradation..
- SRV 731 - .
Payload: SRV 1041-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1993-03-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2780 . COSPAR: 1967-043xx. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Inclination: 84.90 deg. Period: 87.20 min.
1967 May 12 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92.
- Cosmos 157 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 49. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-05-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 2781 . COSPAR: 1967-044A. Apogee: 262 km (162 mi). Perigee: 249 km (154 mi). Inclination: 51.30 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Program partially completed. Bad quality film loaded into SA-20 camera..
1967 May 22 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 161 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-05-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 2812 . COSPAR: 1967-049A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 May 22 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-37 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 37 / OPS 4321. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1967-05-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 2813 . COSPAR: 1967-050A. Apogee: 293 km (182 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 91.50 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 5557/Agena D - .
Payload: LOGACS / OPS 5557. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1967-05-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 2816 . COSPAR: 1967-050B. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi). Perigee: 148 km (91 mi). Inclination: 91.50 deg. Period: 88.40 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1967 May 31 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2 Agena D.
- Surcal 160 - .
Payload: NRL PL160 / Agena D 2704. Mass: 2.00 kg (4.40 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Surcal.
USAF Sat Cat: 2825 . COSPAR: 1967-053B. Apogee: 927 km (576 mi). Perigee: 923 km (573 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 103.50 min. 20 inch dia. calibration sphere. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Calsphere 4 - .
Payload: Agena D 2704 / OPS 5712. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
USAF Sat Cat: 2826 . COSPAR: 1967-053A. Apogee: 834 km (518 mi). Perigee: 815 km (506 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 101.40 min. The last Air Force Thor/Agena D, SLV-2 #443 and SS-01B #2704, was launched from Vandenberg. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- GGSE 5 - .
Payload: NRL PL154 / Poppy 5D (Poppy multifaceted). Mass: 4.00 kg (8.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 2834 . COSPAR: 1967-053D. Apogee: 913 km (567 mi). Perigee: 906 km (562 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Gravity gradient stabilization tests. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Calsphere 3 - .
Payload: NRL PL159. Mass: 38 kg (83 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
USAF Sat Cat: 2872 . COSPAR: 1967-053F. Apogee: 906 km (562 mi). Perigee: 900 km (550 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. Surveillance Calibration. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Surcal (151) - .
Payload: NRL PL151 / OPS 5712 / Poppy 5A (Poppy 24-inch). Mass: 4.00 kg (8.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 2873 . COSPAR: 1967-053G. Apogee: 910 km (560 mi). Perigee: 902 km (560 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Surcal (153) - .
Payload: NRL PL153 / OPS 5712 / Poppy 5C (Poppy multifacete. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 2874 . COSPAR: 1967-053H. Apogee: 912 km (566 mi). Perigee: 905 km (562 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- SURCAL 150B - .
Payload: NRL PL150B. Mass: 2.00 kg (4.40 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SURCAL.
USAF Sat Cat: 2909 . COSPAR: 1967-053J. Apogee: 816 km (507 mi). Perigee: 805 km (500 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 101.10 min. The last Air Force Thor/Agena D, SLV-2 #443 and SS-01B #2704, was launched from Vandenberg. 16 inch dia. calibration sphere. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 June 1 - .
10:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 162 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-06-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 2827 . COSPAR: 1967-054A. Apogee: 275 km (170 mi). Perigee: 196 km (121 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 June 4 - .
18:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D.
- KH 7-38 - .
Payload: KH-7 no. 38 / OPS 4360. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-7.
Decay Date: 1967-06-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 2831 . COSPAR: 1967-055A. Apogee: 456 km (283 mi). Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Inclination: 104.90 deg. Period: 90.60 min. The final Air Force Atlas/Agena D (SLV-3 #7128/SS-01B #4837) was successfully launched from Vandenberg AFB. KH-7 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 June 8 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 164 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 50. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-06-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2836 . COSPAR: 1967-057A. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 185 km (114 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 June 16 - .
21:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1042 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1042 / Agena D 1633 / OPS 3559. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-07-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 2850 . COSPAR: 1967-062A. Apogee: 380 km (230 mi). Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. KH-4A. Small out-of-focus area in forward camera of 1042-1..
- SRV 725 - .
Payload: SRV 1042-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1968-10-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 2851 . COSPAR: 1967-062xx. Apogee: 197 km (122 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 80.20 deg. Period: 88.30 min.
1967 June 20 - .
16:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4282 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 06 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-06-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 2858 . COSPAR: 1967-064A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 127 km (78 mi). Inclination: 111.40 deg. Period: 89.00 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 June 26 - .
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.
1967 July 4 - .
05:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 168 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 52. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-07-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 2869 . COSPAR: 1967-067A. Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). Perigee: 223 km (138 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 July 25 - .
03:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 1879 - .
Payload: Ferret 11 / Agena D 2732. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1969-06-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 2890 . COSPAR: 1967-071A. Apogee: 608 km (377 mi). Perigee: 390 km (240 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 94.50 min.
1967 August 7 - .
21:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1043 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1043 / Agena D 1637 / OPS 4827. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-09-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 2910 . COSPAR: 1967-076A. Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 79.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-4A. Forward camera film came out of the rails on pass 230D. Film degraded past this point..
1967 August 9 - .
05:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1/LC31?.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 172 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-08-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 2914 . COSPAR: 1967-078A. Apogee: 277 km (172 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 August 16 - .
17:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4886 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 07 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-08-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 2919 . COSPAR: 1967-079A. Apogee: 445 km (276 mi). Perigee: 123 km (76 mi). Inclination: 111.50 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 September 1 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
FAILURE: Failure of Block I stage at 296 seconds. Remnants of spacecraft and stage fell near Novaya Zemlya..
Failed Stage: 2.
- Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 51 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 51. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Decay Date: 1967-09-01 . Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 September 11 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 175 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-09-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 2939 . COSPAR: 1967-085A. Apogee: 356 km (221 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 September 15 - .
19:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4B 1101 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1101 / Agena D 1641 / OPS 5089. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1967-10-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 2946 . COSPAR: 1967-087A. Apogee: 372 km (231 mi). Perigee: 156 km (96 mi). Inclination: 80.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-4B. First mission of the KH-4B series. Best film to date..
1967 September 16 - .
06:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 177 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 53. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-09-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 2947 . COSPAR: 1967-088A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 September 19 - .
18:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4941 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 08 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-09-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 2952 . COSPAR: 1967-090A. Apogee: 401 km (249 mi). Perigee: 122 km (75 mi). Inclination: 106.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 September 26 - .
10:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 180 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 54. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-10-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 2966 . COSPAR: 1967-093A. Apogee: 350 km (210 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 October 11 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 181 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 55. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-10-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 2981 . COSPAR: 1967-097A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 October 16 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 182 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-10-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 2995 . COSPAR: 1967-098A. Apogee: 374 km (232 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 90.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 October 25 - .
19:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4995 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 09 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 3012 . COSPAR: 1967-103A. Apogee: 431 km (267 mi). Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Inclination: 111.50 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 October 30 - .
17:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 189 - .
Payload: Tselina-O Mass Model. Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1978-06-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 3021 . COSPAR: 1967-108A. Apogee: 599 km (372 mi). Perigee: 510 km (310 mi). Inclination: 73.80 deg. Period: 95.70 min. Possible ELINT satellite test..
1967 November 2 - .
21:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1044 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1044 / OPS 0562. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1967-12-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 3024 . COSPAR: 1967-109A. Apogee: 410 km (250 mi). Perigee: 184 km (114 mi). Inclination: 81.50 deg. Period: 90.40 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated fine..
- SRV 733 - .
Payload: SRV 1044-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1969-03-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 3025 . COSPAR: 1967-109xx. Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 88.40 min.
1967 November 3 - .
11:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 190 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-11-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 3026 . COSPAR: 1967-110A. Apogee: 327 km (203 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 November 25 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 193 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 58. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-12-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 3052 . COSPAR: 1967-117A. Apogee: 756 km (469 mi). Perigee: 745 km (462 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 99.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 December 3 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 194 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-12-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 3055 . COSPAR: 1967-119A. Apogee: 312 km (193 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1967 December 5 - .
18:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5000 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 10 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1967-12-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 3058 . COSPAR: 1967-121A. Apogee: 428 km (265 mi). Perigee: 141 km (87 mi). Inclination: 109.50 deg. Period: 90.20 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1967 December 9 - .
22:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4B 1102 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1102 / Agena D 1642 / OPS 1001. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1967-12-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 3063 . COSPAR: 1967-122A. Apogee: 248 km (154 mi). Perigee: 151 km (93 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-4B. Noticeable image smear for forward camera, but best imagery to date..
1967 December 16 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 195 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 57. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1967-12-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3071 . COSPAR: 1967-124A. Apogee: 352 km (218 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1967 December 27 - .
11:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2A.
- Cosmos 198 - .
Payload: US-A no. 1. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1968-01-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 3082 . COSPAR: 1967-127B. Apogee: 927 km (576 mi). Perigee: 907 km (563 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 103.40 min. Prototype RORSAT hardware using chemical batteries in place of BES-5 nuclear reactor. First satellite to be boosted to 900 km storage orbit..
1968 January 16 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 199 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 59. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 16.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-02-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 3099 . COSPAR: 1968-003C. Apogee: 363 km (225 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 90.20 min.
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Unsuccessful mission. Spacecraft failed to separate from Block I stage. Attempt was made to conduct mission without orientation system. APO self destruct system destroyed spacecraft on 126th revolution over Sea of Okhotsk. First generation, low resolution photo surveillance; recovery probably failed.
1968 January 17 - .
10:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC2W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor SLV-2A Agena D.
- OPS 1965 - .
Payload: Ferret 12 / Agena D 2733. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1970-07-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 3097 . COSPAR: 1968-004A. Apogee: 536 km (333 mi). Perigee: 462 km (287 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 94.60 min.
The last scheduled Air Force Thrust Augmented Thor/Agena (SLV-2A //498/SS-01B #2733) to be launched from Vandenberg AFB was the 150th Thor/ Agena vehicle fired from there since Discoverer I was launched on 28 February 1959. From now on, the Air Force would use the more advanced Long Tank Thrust Augmented Thor (SLV-2G) - Thorad - and the newer SLV-2H.
1968 January 18 - .
19:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5028 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 11 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-02-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 3098 . COSPAR: 1968-005A. Apogee: 405 km (251 mi). Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Inclination: 111.50 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 January 19 - .
21:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 200 - .
Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1973-02-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3100 . COSPAR: 1968-006A. Apogee: 539 km (334 mi). Perigee: 518 km (321 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible navigation satellite..
1968 January 24 - .
22:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1045 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1045 / Agena D 1640 / OPS 2243. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1968-02-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 3113 . COSPAR: 1968-008A. Apogee: 438 km (272 mi). Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Inclination: 81.50 deg. Period: 90.70 min. KH-4A. All cameras operated satisfactorily..
- SRV 741 - .
Payload: SRV 1045-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-03-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 3114 . COSPAR: 1968-008xx. Apogee: 186 km (115 mi). Perigee: 185 km (114 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 88.20 min.
1968 February 6 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 201 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-02-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 3118 . COSPAR: 1968-009A. Apogee: 334 km (207 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 March 5 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 205 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 56. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-03-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 3140 . COSPAR: 1968-016A. Apogee: 293 km (182 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 65.70 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 March 13 - .
19:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5057 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 12 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-03-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3148 . COSPAR: 1968-018A. Apogee: 407 km (252 mi). Perigee: 128 km (79 mi). Inclination: 99.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 March 14 - .
22:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1046 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1046 / Agena D 1638 / OPS 4849. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1968-04-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 3152 . COSPAR: 1968-020A. Apogee: 390 km (240 mi). Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 90.20 min. KH-4A. Image quality good for 1046-1 and fair for 1046-2..
- SRV 747 - .
Payload: SRV 1046-1 / OPS 7076. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-01-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 3153 . COSPAR: 1968-020xx. Apogee: 189 km (117 mi). Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 88.30 min.
1968 March 16 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 207 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-03-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3154 . COSPAR: 1968-021A. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 March 21 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 208 - .
Payload: Zenit-2M. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-04-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 3156 . COSPAR: 1968-022A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed high energy gamma ray experiment capsule. First flight of modernised Zenit-2 area survey reconnaissance satellite..
1968 March 22 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2A.
- Cosmos 209 - .
Payload: US-A no. 2. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1968-04-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 3162 . COSPAR: 1968-023C. Apogee: 927 km (576 mi). Perigee: 876 km (544 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 103.00 min. RORSAT hardware, representative of production hardware, but using chemical batteries in place of BES-5 nuclear reactor..
1968 April 3 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 210 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 60. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-04-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 3168 . COSPAR: 1968-024A. Apogee: 373 km (231 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 90.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 April 17 - .
17:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5105 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 13 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-04-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 3199 . COSPAR: 1968-031A. Apogee: 421 km (261 mi). Perigee: 127 km (78 mi). Inclination: 111.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 April 18 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 214 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-04-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 3203 . COSPAR: 1968-032A. Apogee: 373 km (231 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 90.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 April 20 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 216 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 62. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-04-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 3207 . COSPAR: 1968-034A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 51.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Unsuccessful mission. Spacecraft landed in River Volga 1 km from shore and sank after 42 minutes. 85% of the data was ruined..
1968 May 1 - .
21:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4B 1103 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1103 / OPS 1419. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1968-05-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 3228 . COSPAR: 1968-039B. Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Perigee: 164 km (101 mi). Inclination: 83.10 deg. Period: 88.60 min. KH-4B. Out-of-focus imagery is present on both main camera records..
1968 June 1 - .
10:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 223 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 63. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Completed Operations Date: 1968-06-09 . Decay Date: 1968-06-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 3274 . COSPAR: 1968-045A. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 221 km (137 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 June 4 - .
06:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 224 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-06-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 3276 . COSPAR: 1968-046A. Apogee: 256 km (159 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also measured atmospheric composition..
1968 June 5 - .
17:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5138 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 14 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-06-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 3278 . COSPAR: 1968-047A. Apogee: 456 km (283 mi). Perigee: 123 km (76 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 June 18 - .
06:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 227 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-06-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 3294 . COSPAR: 1968-051A. Apogee: 271 km (168 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 June 20 - .
21:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1047 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1047 / Agena D 1645 / OPS 5343. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1968-07-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 3296 . COSPAR: 1968-052A. Apogee: 402 km (249 mi). Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Inclination: 85.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. KH-4A. Out-of-focus imagery is present on both main camera records..
- SRV 745 - .
Payload: SRV 1047-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-01-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 3297 . COSPAR: 1968-052xx. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 85.10 deg. Period: 88.10 min.
1968 June 21 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 228 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-07-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 3298 . COSPAR: 1968-053A. Apogee: 245 km (152 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed cosmic ray experiment capsule..
1968 June 26 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 229 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-07-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 3304 . COSPAR: 1968-054A. Apogee: 327 km (203 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 July 10 - .
19:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 231 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 64. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-07-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 3316 . COSPAR: 1968-058A. Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 July 16 - .
13:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 232 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-07-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3322 . COSPAR: 1968-060A. Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also performed weather experiments..
1968 July 30 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 234 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-08-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 3332 . COSPAR: 1968-062A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 August 6 - .
11:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- Canyon 1 - .
Payload: Canyon 1 / Agena D / OPS 2222. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
USAF Sat Cat: 3334 . COSPAR: 1968-063A. Apogee: 39,860 km (24,760 mi). Perigee: 31,680 km (19,680 mi). Inclination: 9.90 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min.
The first "stretched" Atlas SLV-3A/ Agena D was launched from the Eastern Test Range. The "stretched" Atlas had an additional 117-inch tank section to provide more fuel, a longer burn time, and increased payload capability. First launch in a communications intelligence program operated by the USAF within the National Reconnaissance Office, on behalf of the National Security Agency. The first generation series, CANYON, was based on the Agena vehicle. The Agena D remained attached to the spacecraft. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean. Last known longitude (30 December 1968) 98.50 deg W drifting at 0.166 deg E per day.
1968 August 6 - .
16:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5187 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 15 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-08-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 3335 . COSPAR: 1968-064A. Apogee: 395 km (245 mi). Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 August 7 - .
21:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4B 1104 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1104 / Agena D 1644 / OPS 5955. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1968-08-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 3336 . COSPAR: 1968-065A. Apogee: 259 km (160 mi). Perigee: 160 km (90 mi). Inclination: 82.10 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-4B. Best imagery to date on any KH-4 systems. Bicolor and color infrared experiments were conducted on this mission..
1968 August 9 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 235 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 61. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-08-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 3339 . COSPAR: 1968-067A. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Partially successful. Hard landing due to parachute sytem failure. 30% of the film damaged..
1968 August 27 - .
12:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 237 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-09-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 3348 . COSPAR: 1968-071A. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 September 5 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 239 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-09-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 3353 . COSPAR: 1968-073A. Apogee: 274 km (170 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 September 10 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5247 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 16 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-09-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 3375 . COSPAR: 1968-074A. Apogee: 404 km (251 mi). Perigee: 125 km (77 mi). Inclination: 106.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 September 14 - .
06:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 240 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 66. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 7.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-09-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 3388 . COSPAR: 1968-075A. Apogee: 283 km (175 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 September 16 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 241 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-09-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3398 . COSPAR: 1968-077A. Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 September 18 - .
21:32 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1E.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1048 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1048 / Agena D 1647 / OPS 0165. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1968-10-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 3408 . COSPAR: 1968-078A. Apogee: 393 km (244 mi). Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-4A. Film in the forward camera separated and camera failed on mission 1048-2, also the stellar/index camera unit failed..
- SRV 749 - .
Payload: SRV 1048-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1969-09-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 3409 . COSPAR: 1968-078xx. Apogee: 236 km (146 mi). Perigee: 211 km (131 mi). Inclination: 83.20 deg. Period: 89.00 min.
1968 September 23 - .
07:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 243 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-10-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 3418 . COSPAR: 1968-080A. Apogee: 293 km (182 mi). Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Inclination: 71.30 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed passive microwave radio telescope capsule..
1968 October 5 - .
11:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- OPS 0964 - .
Payload: Ferret 13 / Agena D 2734. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1971-03-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 3472 . COSPAR: 1968-086A. Apogee: 511 km (317 mi). Perigee: 483 km (300 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 94.60 min.
1968 October 7 - .
12:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 246 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 5.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 3473 . COSPAR: 1968-087A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 October 11 - .
12:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 247 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 65. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-10-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 3484 . COSPAR: 1968-088A. Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 October 30 - .
22:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 250 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1978-02-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 3526 . COSPAR: 1968-095A. Apogee: 542 km (336 mi). Perigee: 522 km (324 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Possible navigation satellite..
1968 October 31 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 251 - .
Payload: Zenit-4M no. 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 18.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 3528 . COSPAR: 1968-096A. Apogee: 255 km (158 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed radio astronony and gamma ray experiment capsule; maneuverable..
1968 November 3 - .
21:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4B 1105 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1105 / Agena D 1646 / OPS 1315. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1968-11-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 3531 . COSPAR: 1968-098A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 150 km (90 mi). Inclination: 82.20 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-4B. Image quality is variable and displays areas of soft focus and image smear..
1968 November 6 - .
19:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5296 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 17 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-11-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 3532 . COSPAR: 1968-099A. Apogee: 390 km (240 mi). Perigee: 130 km (80 mi). Inclination: 106.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 November 13 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 253 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 67. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 5.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 3542 . COSPAR: 1968-102A. Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Unsuccessful mission. On 13th orbit the SA-20-1 camera's shutter responded to an uncommanded order to open. Radiation levels inside reached 3 times normal levels. 53% of the data was lost..
1968 November 21 - .
12:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 254 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-11-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 3562 . COSPAR: 1968-104A. Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1968 November 29 - .
12:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 255 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 68. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-12-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 3574 . COSPAR: 1968-105A. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 December 4 - .
19:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 6518 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 18 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1968-12-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 3594 . COSPAR: 1968-108A. Apogee: 735 km (456 mi). Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Inclination: 106.20 deg. Period: 93.30 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1968 December 10 - .
08:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 258 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 69. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1968-12-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 3602 . COSPAR: 1968-111A. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1968 December 12 - .
22:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1049 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1049 / Agena D 1648 / OPS 4740. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1968-12-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 3604 . COSPAR: 1968-112A. Apogee: 248 km (154 mi). Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-4A. Degraded film.
- OPS 7684 - .
Payload: EHH C1 / OPS 7684. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
USAF Sat Cat: 3605 . COSPAR: 1968-112B. Apogee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Perigee: 1,378 km (856 mi). Inclination: 80.40 deg. Period: 114.30 min. ABM monitoring..
1969 January 12 - .
12:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 263 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 70. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-01-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 3651 . COSPAR: 1969-003A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 January 22 - .
19:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 7585 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 19 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1969-02-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 3665 . COSPAR: 1969-007A. Apogee: 1,090 km (670 mi). Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Inclination: 106.20 deg. Period: 97.00 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1969 January 23 - .
09:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 264 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-02-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 3667 . COSPAR: 1969-008A. Apogee: 295 km (183 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; carried radio astronony and gamma ray experiments; maneuverable..
1969 January 25 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2A.
FAILURE: Payload propulsion system failed; no orbit..
Failed Stage: P.
- US-A Mass Model - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1969-01-24 . COSPAR: F690125A. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). RORSAT hardware, representative of production hardware, but using chemical batteries in place of BES-5 nuclear reactor..
1969 February 5 - .
21:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4B 1106 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1106 / Agena D 1650 / OPS 3890. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1969-02-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3672 . COSPAR: 1969-010A. Apogee: 275 km (170 mi). Perigee: 147 km (91 mi). Inclination: 81.60 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-4B. The best image quality to date..
- OPS 2644 - .
Payload: EHH C2 / OPS 2644. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
USAF Sat Cat: 3673 . COSPAR: 1969-010B. Apogee: 1,429 km (887 mi). Perigee: 1,391 km (864 mi). Inclination: 80.40 deg. Period: 114.00 min. ABM monitoring..
1969 February 25 - .
10:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 266 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 71. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-03-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 3761 . COSPAR: 1969-015A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 72.00 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 February 26 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 267 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-03-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 3765 . COSPAR: 1969-017A. Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 March 4 - .
19:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 4248 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 20 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1969-03-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 3772 . COSPAR: 1969-019A. Apogee: 461 km (286 mi). Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Inclination: 92.00 deg. Period: 90.50 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1969 March 5 - .
17:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 269 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1978-10-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 3775 . COSPAR: 1969-021A. Apogee: 543 km (337 mi). Perigee: 525 km (326 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1969 March 6 - .
12:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 270 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-03-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 3777 . COSPAR: 1969-022A. Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 March 15 - .
12:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 271 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-03-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 3807 . COSPAR: 1969-023A. Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Perigee: 196 km (121 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 March 19 - .
21:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1050 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1050 / Agena D 1651 / OPS 3722. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1969-03-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 3829 . COSPAR: 1969-026A. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). Perigee: 165 km (102 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 88.60 min. KH-4A. Due to abnormal rotational rates after revolution 22, the mission was terminated after a total of three days collecting photography..
- SRV 737 - .
Payload: SRV 1050-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1971-12-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 3830 . COSPAR: 1969-026xx. Apogee: 168 km (104 mi). Perigee: 168 km (104 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 87.90 min.
1969 March 22 - .
12:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 273 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 77. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-03-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 3831 . COSPAR: 1969-027A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 March 24 - .
10:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 274 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-04-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 3833 . COSPAR: 1969-028A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; also carried science package..
1969 April 4 - .
10:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 276 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 7.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-04-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 3854 . COSPAR: 1969-032A. Apogee: 371 km (230 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 90.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 April 9 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 278 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 78. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-04-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 3883 . COSPAR: 1969-034A. Apogee: 310 km (190 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 April 13 - .
02:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- Canyon 2 - .
Payload: Canyon 2 / Agena D / OPS 3148. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
USAF Sat Cat: 3889 . COSPAR: 1969-036A. Apogee: 39,270 km (24,400 mi). Perigee: 32,670 km (20,300 mi). Inclination: 9.90 deg. Period: 1,445.00 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean. Last known longitude (31 December 1969) 99.24 deg W drifting at 2.246 deg W per day..
1969 April 15 - .
08:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 279 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-04-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 3893 . COSPAR: 1969-038A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 192 km (119 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 April 15 - .
17:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 5310 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 21 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1969-04-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 3895 . COSPAR: 1969-039A. Apogee: 410 km (250 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 108.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1969 April 23 - .
09:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 280 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-05-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 3906 . COSPAR: 1969-040A. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; carried weather experiments; maneuverable..
1969 May 2 - .
01:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1051 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1051 / Agena D 1649 / OPS 1101. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1969-05-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 3914 . COSPAR: 1969-041A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 168 km (104 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. KH-4A. Imagery of both pan camera records is soft and lacks crispness and edge sharpness..
- SRV 739 - .
Payload: SRV 1051-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-02-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 3915 . COSPAR: 1969-041xx. Apogee: 193 km (119 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 65.70 deg. Period: 88.20 min.
1969 May 13 - .
09:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 281 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 72. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-05-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 3939 . COSPAR: 1969-042A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 191 km (118 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 May 20 - .
08:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 282 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-05-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 3944 . COSPAR: 1969-044A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 May 23 - .
07:57 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC41.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- Vela 9 - .
Payload: Vela 5A / OPS 6909. Mass: 317 kg (698 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Advanced Vela.
Decay Date: 1992-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 3954 . COSPAR: 1969-046D. Apogee: 145,638 km (90,495 mi). Perigee: 77,082 km (47,896 mi). Inclination: 61.60 deg. Period: 6,700.90 min. Solar flare particle detectors. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Vela 10 - .
Payload: Vela 5B / OPS 6911. Mass: 317 kg (698 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Advanced Vela.
Decay Date: 1992-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 3955 . COSPAR: 1969-046E. Apogee: 150,633 km (93,598 mi). Perigee: 72,080 km (44,780 mi). Inclination: 61.00 deg. Period: 6,700.70 min.
The 13th, and final, Titan IIIC research and development booster (Vehicle #15) lifted two Vela satellites, the fifth pair of such nuclear detection spacecraft, and three experimental satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral. This launch concluded the highly successful Titan III research and development program initiated in 1962. Out of 13 Titan IIIC and four Titan IITA vehicles launched, 10 Titan IITCs were complete successes, two were partial successes, and only one was a failure, while three of the four Titan IITA launches were rated successful. Radiation, low-energy particle, solar flare data. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A).
1969 May 29 - .
06:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 284 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-06-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 3971 . COSPAR: 1969-048A. Apogee: 297 km (184 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 June 3 - .
16:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIB.
- OPS 1077 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 22 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1969-06-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 3984 . COSPAR: 1969-050A. Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1969 June 15 - .
08:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 286 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-06-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 3988 . COSPAR: 1969-052A. Apogee: 322 km (200 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 June 24 - .
06:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 287 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 76. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-07-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 3991 . COSPAR: 1969-054A. Apogee: 265 km (164 mi). Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 June 27 - .
06:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 288 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-07-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 3994 . COSPAR: 1969-055A. Apogee: 273 km (169 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 July 10 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 289 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 5.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-07-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 4034 . COSPAR: 1969-057A. Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 July 22 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 290 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 75. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-07-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 4042 . COSPAR: 1969-060A. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 July 24 - .
01:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1107 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1107 / Agena D 1652 / OPS 3654. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1969-08-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 4050 . COSPAR: 1969-063A. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-4B. Forward camera failed on pass 1 and remained inoperative throughout the rest of the mission..
1969 July 31 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- OPS 8285 - .
Payload: Ferret 14 / Agena D 2735. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1973-01-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 4054 . COSPAR: 1969-065A. Apogee: 536 km (333 mi). Perigee: 465 km (288 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 94.60 min.
1969 August 16 - .
11:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 293 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-08-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 4072 . COSPAR: 1969-071A. Apogee: 244 km (151 mi). Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; carried science package..
1969 August 19 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 294 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-08-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 4074 . COSPAR: 1969-072A. Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 August 23 - .
16:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 7807 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 23 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1969-09-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 4078 . COSPAR: 1969-074A. Apogee: 377 km (234 mi). Perigee: 138 km (85 mi). Inclination: 108.10 deg. Period: 89.60 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1969 August 29 - .
09:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 296 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-09-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 4080 . COSPAR: 1969-075A. Apogee: 302 km (187 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 September 2 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 297 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-09-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 4082 . COSPAR: 1969-076A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 September 18 - .
08:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 299 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 4.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-09-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 4097 . COSPAR: 1969-078A. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 September 22 - .
21:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- KH-4A 1052 - .
Payload: KH-4A s/n 1052 / Agena D 1653 / OPS 3531. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4A.
Decay Date: 1969-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 4102 . COSPAR: 1969-079A. Apogee: 253 km (157 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 85.00 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-4A. Last of the KH-4A missions, all camera systems operated satisfactorily..
- SRV 743R - .
Payload: SRV 1052-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1971-05-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 4103 . COSPAR: 1969-079xx. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). Perigee: 211 km (131 mi). Inclination: 85.10 deg. Period: 88.70 min.
1969 September 24 - .
12:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 301 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 79. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-10-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 4106 . COSPAR: 1969-081A. Apogee: 271 km (168 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1969 September 30 - .
13:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- OPS 1807 - .
Payload: EHH B17. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1970-10-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 4111 . COSPAR: 1969-082A. Apogee: 484 km (300 mi). Perigee: 446 km (277 mi). Inclination: 69.60 deg. Period: 93.90 min.
- Surcal - .
Payload: NRL PL164 / OPS 7613 / Poppy 6D (Poppy multifacete. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 4295 . COSPAR: 1969-082G. Apogee: 926 km (575 mi). Perigee: 899 km (558 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.30 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite..
- SOICAL Cone - .
Payload: S69-4 Cone. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SOICAL.
USAF Sat Cat: 4132 . COSPAR: 1969-082K. Apogee: 870 km (540 mi). Perigee: 844 km (524 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 102.10 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Tempsat 2 - .
Mass: 9.00 kg (19.80 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Tempsat.
USAF Sat Cat: 4168 . COSPAR: 1969-082H. Apogee: 924 km (574 mi). Perigee: 899 km (558 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Surcal - .
Payload: NRL PL163 / OPS 7613 / Poppy 6C (Poppy multifacete. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 4247 . COSPAR: 1969-082F. Apogee: 925 km (574 mi). Perigee: 898 km (557 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.20 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Surcal - .
Payload: NRL PL162 / OPS 7613 / Poppy 6B (Poppy multifacet. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 4237 . COSPAR: 1969-082E. Apogee: 925 km (574 mi). Perigee: 899 km (558 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.30 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission:Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Surcal - .
Payload: NRL PL161 / OPS 7613 / Poppy 6A (Poppy multifacet. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 4259 . COSPAR: 1969-082D. Apogee: 928 km (576 mi). Perigee: 899 km (558 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.30 min. Launch of a quadruplet of Poppy naval signals intelligence satellites. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Surcal - .
Payload: NRL PL176 / OPS 7613 P/L 1. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Surcal.
USAF Sat Cat: 4256 . COSPAR: 1969-082B. Apogee: 918 km (570 mi). Perigee: 893 km (554 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- SOICAL Cylinder - .
Payload: S69-4 Cylinder. Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: SOICAL.
USAF Sat Cat: 4166 . COSPAR: 1969-082J. Apogee: 812 km (504 mi). Perigee: 791 km (491 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 100.90 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1969 October 17 - .
11:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 302 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-10-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 4130 . COSPAR: 1969-089A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 October 24 - .
09:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 306 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 4182 . COSPAR: 1969-093A. Apogee: 299 km (185 mi). Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1969 October 24 - .
18:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 8455 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 24 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1969-11-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 4186 . COSPAR: 1969-095A. Apogee: 740 km (450 mi). Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Inclination: 108.00 deg. Period: 93.40 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1969 November 12 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 309 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 80. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-11-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 4223 . COSPAR: 1969-098A. Apogee: 364 km (226 mi). Perigee: 185 km (114 mi). Inclination: 64.50 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. First flight with Nauka external experiment container..
1969 November 15 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 310 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-11-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 4232 . COSPAR: 1969-100A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1969 December 3 - .
13:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 313 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1969-12-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 4262 . COSPAR: 1969-104A. Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1969 December 4 - .
21:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1108 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1108 / Agena D 1655 / OPS 6617. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1970-01-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 4264 . COSPAR: 1969-105A. Apogee: 229 km (142 mi). Perigee: 161 km (100 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-4B. Cameras operated satisfactorily and the mission carried 811 ft of aerial color film added to the end of the film supply..
1969 December 20 - .
03:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/pad?.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 315 - .
Mass: 325 kg (716 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1979-03-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 4273 . COSPAR: 1969-107A. Apogee: 542 km (336 mi). Perigee: 518 km (321 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Possible navigation satellite..
1969 December 23 - .
13:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 317 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MK no. 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-01-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 4280 . COSPAR: 1969-109A. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; carried charged particle experiments; maneuverable..
1970 January 9 - .
09:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 318 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-01-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 4292 . COSPAR: 1970-001A. Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 January 14 - .
18:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 6531 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 25 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1970-02-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 4296 . COSPAR: 1970-002A. Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. The 25th Air Force Titan IIIB/Agena D space booster was launched from Vandenberg AFB. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1970 January 21 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 322 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-01-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 4315 . COSPAR: 1970-007A. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 February 10 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 323 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-02-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 4328 . COSPAR: 1970-010A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 March 4 - .
12:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 325 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 73. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-03-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 4340 . COSPAR: 1970-015A. Apogee: 327 km (203 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1970 March 4 - .
22:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1109 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1109 / Agena D 1657 / OPS 0440. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1970-03-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 4342 . COSPAR: 1970-016A. Apogee: 257 km (159 mi). Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Inclination: 88.00 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-4B. Cameras operated satisfactorily but the overall image quality of both the forward and aft records is variable..
- SRV 819 - .
Payload: SRV 1109-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1971-11-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 4343 . COSPAR: 1970-016xx. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). Perigee: 164 km (101 mi). Inclination: 88.10 deg. Period: 87.80 min.
1970 March 13 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 326 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 74. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-03-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 4346 . COSPAR: 1970-018A. Apogee: 232 km (144 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite..
1970 March 27 - .
11:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 328 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-04-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 4355 . COSPAR: 1970-022A. Apogee: 299 km (185 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 April 3 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 329 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-04-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 4357 . COSPAR: 1970-023A. Apogee: 228 km (141 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 April 7 - .
11:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 330 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1979-06-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 4360 . COSPAR: 1970-024A. Apogee: 543 km (337 mi). Perigee: 514 km (319 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 250..
1970 April 8 - .
10:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 331 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-04-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 4364 . COSPAR: 1970-026A. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 April 8 - .
10:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- Vela 12 - .
Payload: Vela 6A / OPS 7044. Mass: 317 kg (698 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Advanced Vela.
Decay Date: 1992-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 4366 . COSPAR: 1970-027A. Apogee: 121,227 km (75,326 mi). Perigee: 101,261 km (62,920 mi). Inclination: 61.20 deg. Period: 6,691.00 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- Vela 11 - .
Payload: Vela 6B / OPS 7033. Mass: 317 kg (698 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Nuclear detection surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: Advanced Vela.
Decay Date: 1992-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 4368 . COSPAR: 1970-027B. Apogee: 119,313 km (74,137 mi). Perigee: 103,570 km (64,350 mi). Inclination: 57.40 deg. Period: 6,707.90 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1970 April 15 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 333 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-04-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 4373 . COSPAR: 1970-030A. Apogee: 239 km (148 mi). Perigee: 219 km (136 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 April 15 - .
15:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 2863 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 26 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1970-05-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 4375 . COSPAR: 1970-031A. Apogee: 388 km (241 mi). Perigee: 130 km (80 mi). Inclination: 111.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1970 May 12 - .
10:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 344 - .
Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 81. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2 satellite.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-05-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 4401 . COSPAR: 1970-038A. Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. Partially successful. Failure of SA-10B camera on 42nd orbit..
1970 May 20 - .
09:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 345 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-05-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 4403 . COSPAR: 1970-039A. Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Inclination: 52.00 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 May 20 - .
21:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1110 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1110 / Agena D 1656 / OPS 4720. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1970-06-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 4405 . COSPAR: 1970-040A. Apogee: 247 km (153 mi). Perigee: 162 km (100 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 88.60 min. KH-4B. The overall image quality is less than that provided by recent missions and 2,000 feet of S0-349.
- OPS 8520 - .
Payload: EHH B19. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1974-03-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 4406 . COSPAR: 1970-040B. Apogee: 499 km (310 mi). Perigee: 490 km (300 mi). Inclination: 83.10 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar monitoring; may or may not have existed!!!..
1970 June 10 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 346 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 7.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-06-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 4409 . COSPAR: 1970-042A. Apogee: 351 km (218 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 June 17 - .
12:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 349 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-06-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 4416 . COSPAR: 1970-045A. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 June 19 - .
11:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- OPS 5346 - .
Payload: AFP-720 Rhyolite 1. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Rhyolite.
USAF Sat Cat: 4418 . COSPAR: 1970-046A. Apogee: 33,685 km (20,930 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 28.20 deg. Period: 588.90 min. First launch of Rhyolite geostationary ELINT satellite. Reportedly left in transfer orbit; other sources indicate a successful mission. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean..
1970 June 25 - .
14:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 6820 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 27 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1970-07-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 4422 . COSPAR: 1970-048A. Apogee: 393 km (244 mi). Perigee: 144 km (89 mi). Inclination: 108.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1970 June 26 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 350 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-07-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 4425 . COSPAR: 1970-050A. Apogee: 274 km (170 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 July 7 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 352 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-07-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 4446 . COSPAR: 1970-052A. Apogee: 340 km (210 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 July 9 - .
13:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 353 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-07-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 4455 . COSPAR: 1970-053A. Apogee: 304 km (188 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 July 23 - .
01:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1111 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1111 / Agena D 1654 / OPS 4324. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1970-08-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 4477 . COSPAR: 1970-054A. Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Perigee: 156 km (96 mi). Inclination: 59.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-4B. The overall image quality is good..
1970 August 7 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 355 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-08-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 4484 . COSPAR: 1970-058A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule.
1970 August 18 - .
14:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 7874 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 28 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1970-09-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 4492 . COSPAR: 1970-061A. Apogee: 377 km (234 mi). Perigee: 149 km (92 mi). Inclination: 111.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1970 August 26 - .
10:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- OPS 8329 - .
Payload: Ferret 15. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1975-03-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 4503 . COSPAR: 1970-066A. Apogee: 499 km (310 mi). Perigee: 496 km (308 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 94.50 min.
1970 August 29 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 360 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-09-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 4508 . COSPAR: 1970-068A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable; deployed capsule..
1970 September 1 - .
01:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- Canyon 3 - .
Payload: Canyon 3 / Agena D / OPS 7329. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
USAF Sat Cat: 4510 . COSPAR: 1970-069A. Apogee: 39,855 km (24,764 mi). Perigee: 31,947 km (19,850 mi). Inclination: 10.30 deg. Period: 1,441.90 min. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean. Last known longitude (31 December 1970) 99.01 deg W drifting at 1.490 deg W per day..
1970 September 8 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 361 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-09-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 4524 . COSPAR: 1970-071A. Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 September 17 - .
08:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 363 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-09-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 4538 . COSPAR: 1970-074A. Apogee: 294 km (182 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 September 22 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 364 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-10-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 4553 . COSPAR: 1970-075A. Apogee: 297 km (184 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 October 1 - .
08:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 366 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-10-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 4561 . COSPAR: 1970-078A. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 October 3 - .
10:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 367 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: PKO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1970-10-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 4566 . COSPAR: 1970-079C. Apogee: 1,022 km (635 mi). Perigee: 915 km (568 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 104.50 min. Ocean surveillance; probably used chemical batteries..
1970 October 8 - .
12:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 368 - .
Payload: Bion precursor. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-10-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 4571 . COSPAR: 1970-080A. Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.40 min. Bion precursor mission. Conducted biological investigations and study of the physical characteristics of outer space..
1970 October 9 - .
11:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 370 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-10-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 4576 . COSPAR: 1970-082A. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 October 23 - .
17:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 7568 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 29 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1970-11-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 4596 . COSPAR: 1970-090A. Apogee: 396 km (246 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 111.10 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1970 October 30 - .
13:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 376 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-11-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 4599 . COSPAR: 1970-092A. Apogee: 286 km (177 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 November 6 - .
10:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
FAILURE: Partial Failure..
Failed Stage: U.
- IMEWS 1 - .
Payload: DSP Phase 1 s/n 1 / OPS 5960. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: DSP.
Completed Operations Date: 1973-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 4630 . COSPAR: 1970-093A. Apogee: 36,128 km (22,448 mi). Perigee: 25,840 km (16,050 mi). Inclination: 16.40 deg. Period: 1,197.90 min.
An Air Force Titan IIIC launched the 500th satellite to be placed in orbit successfully by a vehicle launched from Cape Canaveral. First generation geosynchronous ballistic missile launch detection satellite; placed in incorrect subsynchronous orbit. One account claimed that it exhausted its propellant before it could be put into operation, but a 2007service history chart showed that is was considered operational for three years, well beyond its planned life.
1970 November 11 - .
09:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 377 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-11-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 4695 . COSPAR: 1970-096A. Apogee: 286 km (177 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1970 November 18 - .
21:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1112 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1112 / Agena D 1658 / OPS 4992. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1970-12-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 4721 . COSPAR: 1970-098A. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 88.50 min. KH-4B. The forward camera failed on pass 104 and remained inoperative throughout the rest of the mission..
- SRV 827 - .
Payload: SRV 1112-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1977-09-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 4722 . COSPAR: 1970-098xx. Apogee: 206 km (128 mi). Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Inclination: 83.20 deg. Period: 88.50 min.
1970 December 3 - .
13:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 383 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-12-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 4787 . COSPAR: 1970-104A. Apogee: 279 km (173 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 December 10 - .
11:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 384 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-12-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 4791 . COSPAR: 1970-105A. Apogee: 292 km (181 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed science capsule..
1970 December 15 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 386 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-12-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 4804 . COSPAR: 1970-110A. Apogee: 242 km (150 mi). Perigee: 222 km (137 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1970 December 16 - .
04:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 387 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-01-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 4806 . COSPAR: 1970-111A. Apogee: 543 km (337 mi). Perigee: 525 km (326 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Possible navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 269..
1970 December 18 - .
16:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 389 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 1. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 2003-11-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 4813 . COSPAR: 1970-113A. Apogee: 568 km (352 mi). Perigee: 543 km (337 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.80 min.
1971 January 12 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 390 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-01-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 4845 . COSPAR: 1971-001A. Apogee: 276 km (171 mi). Perigee: 196 km (121 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 January 21 - .
08:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 392 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-02-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 4872 . COSPAR: 1971-004A. Apogee: 278 km (172 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1971 January 21 - .
18:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 7776 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 30 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1971-02-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 4874 . COSPAR: 1971-005A. Apogee: 418 km (259 mi). Perigee: 139 km (86 mi). Inclination: 110.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 February 17 - .
03:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC10W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Burner 2.
- Calsphere 5 - .
Payload: NRL PL170C / OPS 5268. Mass: 1.00 kg (2.20 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
Decay Date: 1990-01-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 4963 . COSPAR: 1971-012E. Apogee: 360 km (220 mi). Perigee: 340 km (210 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 91.50 min. Radar calibarion sphere. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Calsphere 3A - .
Payload: NRL PL170A / OPS 5268. Mass: 1.00 kg (2.20 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
Decay Date: 1989-10-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 4957 . COSPAR: 1971-012C. Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Perigee: 509 km (316 mi). Inclination: 98.40 deg. Period: 95.00 min. Radar calibarion sphere. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Calsphere 4 - .
Payload: NRL PL170B / OPS 5268. Mass: 1.00 kg (2.20 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Calsphere.
Decay Date: 1989-09-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 4958 . COSPAR: 1971-012D. Apogee: 502 km (311 mi). Perigee: 486 km (301 mi). Inclination: 98.40 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar calibarion sphere. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 February 17 - .
20:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- KH-4B 1113 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1113. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1971-02-17 .
KH-4B. The launch vehicle had a very cold boattail due to a hose discovered to be leaking away warming air to the boattail. The boattail was colder than usual, below freezing. Based on earlier tests of the Thor for just that condition, as relayed by Ed Dierdorf, Thor chief engineer at the time, the temp low was of no concern.
The only problem was that those tests were made with a Thor that carried a Rocketdyne engine lubricated with "lube oil". The Thor being launched used a fuel additive, "Orinite" (like STP "super snot"). The technician that pumped the Orinite into its cannister later stated, "It wasn't for lack of orinite. I put it in just like the procedure said, and I could feel when it was full (with the hand pump). To make sure, I gave it another slug."
That "other slug" cracked the output valve that was only supposed to be cracked by turbopump output pressure. When it cracked the output valve a bit of the "honey" squirted down the tube toward engine bearing jets. This line had a low spot in it by design. The Orinite settled there. When it was chilled by the low temp air at lox loading, the Orinite formed a plug.
Unaware of this chain of circumstances, Launch Director Philip Payne made the decision to launch. The rocket (carrying Agena D and payload) flew for 18 seconds, then wiped out its gears, causing the turbine to overspeed and shed its vanes. These punctured various parts in the boattail like machine gun bullets. With loss of power, the rocket fell not far from the launch pad into Bear Creek canyon.
The final cause was therefore found to be loss of engine lubrication at startup.
1971 February 17 - .
21:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 395 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-04-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 4955 . COSPAR: 1971-013A. Apogee: 546 km (339 mi). Perigee: 529 km (328 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.40 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1971 February 18 - .
13:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 396 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-03-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 4959 . COSPAR: 1971-014A. Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 March 3 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 399 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-03-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 5003 . COSPAR: 1971-017A. Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 March 21 - .
03:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 33B.
- Jumpseat 1 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Jumpseat.
USAF Sat Cat: 5053 . COSPAR: 1971-021A. Apogee: 33,800 km (21,000 mi). Perigee: 390 km (240 mi). Inclination: 63.20 deg. Period: 596.70 min.
1971 March 24 - .
21:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1114 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1114 / Agena D 1660 / OPS 5300. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1971-04-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 5059 . COSPAR: 1971-022A. Apogee: 245 km (152 mi). Perigee: 156 km (96 mi). Inclination: 81.50 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-4B. The overall image quality is good and comparable to the best of past missions. On-board program failed.
1971 March 27 - .
10:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 401 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-04-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 5086 . COSPAR: 1971-023A. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). Perigee: 185 km (114 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 April 1 - .
11:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 402 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1971-05-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 5107 . COSPAR: 1971-025B. Apogee: 1,011 km (628 mi). Perigee: 965 km (599 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. Ocean surveillance; probably used chemical batteries..
1971 April 2 - .
08:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 403 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-04-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 5108 . COSPAR: 1971-026A. Apogee: 229 km (142 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1971 April 7 - .
07:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 405 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 2. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
USAF Sat Cat: 5117 . COSPAR: 1971-028A. Apogee: 603 km (374 mi). Perigee: 594 km (369 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.70 min.
1971 April 14 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 406 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-04-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 5124 . COSPAR: 1971-029A. Apogee: 246 km (152 mi). Perigee: 217 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 April 22 - .
15:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 23B.
- OPS 7899 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 31 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1971-05-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 5171 . COSPAR: 1971-033A. Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Perigee: 132 km (82 mi). Inclination: 110.60 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 May 5 - .
07:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
1971 May 6 - .
06:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 410 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-05-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 5207 . COSPAR: 1971-040A. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed science capsule..
1971 May 18 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 420 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-05-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 5230 . COSPAR: 1971-043A. Apogee: 257 km (159 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 May 28 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 424 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-06-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 5248 . COSPAR: 1971-048A. Apogee: 282 km (175 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 May 29 - .
03:49 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 425 - .
Mass: 820 kg (1,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1979-11-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 5253 . COSPAR: 1971-050A. Apogee: 553 km (343 mi). Perigee: 506 km (314 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1971 June 11 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 427 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-06-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 5289 . COSPAR: 1971-055A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 June 15 - .
18:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 01 (Big Bird) - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1971-08-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 5297 . COSPAR: 1971-056A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. The 6595th Space Test Group at Vandenberg AFB launched the first Titan HID space booster (Vehicle D-l). KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 June 24 - .
07:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 428 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-07-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 5305 . COSPAR: 1971-057A. Apogee: 257 km (159 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed electron and gamma ray science capsule..
1971 July 16 - .
10:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- OPS 8373 - .
Payload: Ferret 16 / Agena D 2737?. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Ferret.
Decay Date: 1978-08-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 5329 . COSPAR: 1971-060A. Apogee: 460 km (280 mi). Perigee: 450 km (270 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 93.60 min.
1971 July 20 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 429 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-08-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 5331 . COSPAR: 1971-061A. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 July 22 - .
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.
1971 July 23 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 430 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-08-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 5340 . COSPAR: 1971-062A. Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 July 30 - .
08:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 431 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-08-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 5364 . COSPAR: 1971-065A. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 165 km (102 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1971 August 5 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 432 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-08-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 5379 . COSPAR: 1971-066A. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 August 7 - .
00:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg 576A2.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas F.
- Cannonball 2 - .
Payload: LOADS 2. Mass: 364 kg (802 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF STP.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Cannonball.
Decay Date: 1972-01-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 5382 . COSPAR: 1971-067C. Apogee: 1,970 km (1,220 mi). Perigee: 133 km (82 mi). Inclination: 92.00 deg. Period: 106.30 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- LCS 4 - .
Mass: 1.00 kg (2.20 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: US Army.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: LCS.
Decay Date: 1972-06-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 5396 . COSPAR: 1971-067F. Apogee: 910 km (560 mi). Perigee: 779 km (484 mi). Inclination: 87.60 deg. Period: 101.80 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- Rigidsphere - .
Payload: AVL-802 Rigid Sphere. Mass: 6.00 kg (13.20 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Rigidsphere.
Decay Date: 1979-11-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 5406 . COSPAR: 1971-067H. Apogee: 916 km (569 mi). Perigee: 781 km (485 mi). Inclination: 87.60 deg. Period: 101.80 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 August 12 - .
15:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 8607 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 32 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1971-09-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 5409 . COSPAR: 1971-070A. Apogee: 424 km (263 mi). Perigee: 137 km (85 mi). Inclination: 111.00 deg. Period: 90.10 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 September 7 - .
01:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 436 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-01-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 5461 . COSPAR: 1971-074A. Apogee: 543 km (337 mi). Perigee: 510 km (310 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.10 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1971 September 10 - .
03:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 437 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-03-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 5466 . COSPAR: 1971-075A. Apogee: 539 km (334 mi). Perigee: 517 km (321 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 436. Possible ELINT satellite..
1971 September 10 - .
21:33 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1115 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1115 / Agena D 1662 / OPS 5454. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1971-10-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 5468 . COSPAR: 1971-076A. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). Perigee: 157 km (97 mi). Inclination: 74.90 deg. Period: 88.30 min. KH-4B. Overall image quality is good..
- SRV 831 - .
Payload: SRV 1115-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1976-02-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 5469 . COSPAR: 1971-076xx. Apogee: 197 km (122 mi). Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Inclination: 75.00 deg. Period: 88.30 min.
1971 September 14 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 438 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-09-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 5475 . COSPAR: 1971-077A. Apogee: 279 km (173 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 September 21 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 439 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-10-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 5478 . COSPAR: 1971-078A. Apogee: 263 km (163 mi). Perigee: 226 km (140 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1971 September 28 - .
07:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 441 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-10-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 5486 . COSPAR: 1971-081A. Apogee: 266 km (165 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 September 29 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 442 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 5493 . COSPAR: 1971-084A. Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 October 7 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 443 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-10-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 5536 . COSPAR: 1971-085A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed science capsule..
1971 October 14 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 452 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-10-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 5558 . COSPAR: 1971-088A. Apogee: 248 km (154 mi). Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 October 23 - .
17:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 7616 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 33 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1971-11-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 5575 . COSPAR: 1971-092A. Apogee: 369 km (229 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 110.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1971 November 2 - .
14:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 454 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-11-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 5585 . COSPAR: 1971-094A. Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 November 19 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 456 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-12-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 5611 . COSPAR: 1971-098A. Apogee: 304 km (188 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 November 30 - .
16:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 460 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-03-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 5628 . COSPAR: 1971-103A. Apogee: 541 km (336 mi). Perigee: 517 km (321 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1971 December 4 - .
22:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
FAILURE: First stage failure..
Failed Stage: 1.
- AFP-827 / Canyon 4 - .
Payload: Canyon 4 / Agena D. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
Decay Date: 1971-12-04 .
1971 December 6 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 463 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 5.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-12-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 5661 . COSPAR: 1971-107A. Apogee: 272 km (169 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 December 10 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 464 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-12-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 5670 . COSPAR: 1971-108A. Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 72.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 December 14 - .
12:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC1W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D.
- OPS 7898 P/L 1 - .
Payload: NRL PL171 / OPS 7898 / Poppy 7A (Poppy multifacete. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 5678 . COSPAR: 1971-110A. Apogee: 999 km (620 mi). Perigee: 983 km (610 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. Launch of a quadruplet of Poppy naval signals intelligence satellites. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- OPS 7898 P/L 2 - .
Payload: NRL PL172 / OPS 7898 / Poppy 7B (Poppy multifacete. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 5680 . COSPAR: 1971-110C. Apogee: 999 km (620 mi). Perigee: 983 km (610 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- OPS 7898 P/L 3 - .
Payload: NRL PL173 / OPS 7898 / Poppy 7C (Poppy multifacete. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 5681 . COSPAR: 1971-110D. Apogee: 997 km (619 mi). Perigee: 982 km (610 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
- OPS 7898 P/L 4 - .
Payload: NRL PL174 / OPS 7898 / Poppy 7D (Poppy multifacete. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRL.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: Poppy.
USAF Sat Cat: 5682 . COSPAR: 1971-110E. Apogee: 997 km (619 mi). Perigee: 981 km (609 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. Poppy naval signals intelligence satellite. Official and secondary mission: Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1971 December 16 - .
09:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 466 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1971-12-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 5687 . COSPAR: 1971-112A. Apogee: 375 km (233 mi). Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1971 December 25 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 469 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1972-02-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 5737 . COSPAR: 1971-117B. Apogee: 1,006 km (625 mi). Perigee: 948 km (589 mi). Inclination: 64.50 deg. Period: 104.60 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. First RORSAT flight confirmed by Russian source to have had BES-5 nuclear reactor..
1971 December 27 - .
14:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 470 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MT no. 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-01-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 5727 . COSPAR: 1971-118A. Apogee: 259 km (160 mi). Perigee: 192 km (119 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; deployed science capsule..
1972 January 12 - .
09:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 471 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-01-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 5764 . COSPAR: 1972-001A. Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 January 20 - .
18:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 02 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1972-02-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 5769 . COSPAR: 1972-002A. Apogee: 330 km (200 mi). Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Inclination: 97.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 7719 - .
Payload: SSF-B No. 22. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1979-04-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 5772 . COSPAR: 1972-002D. Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Perigee: 474 km (294 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 94.80 min. Radar monitoring..
1972 February 3 - .
08:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 473 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-02-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 5821 . COSPAR: 1972-006A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1972 February 16 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 474 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-02-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 5839 . COSPAR: 1972-008A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 February 16 - .
09:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 33B.
FAILURE: Failure.
- Jumpseat 2 - .
Payload: OPS 1844. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Jumpseat.
1972 March 1 - .
09:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IMEWS 3 - .
Payload: DSP Phase 1 s/n 3 / OPS 1570. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: DSP.
Completed Operations Date: 1981-08-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 5851 . COSPAR: 1972-010A. Apogee: 35,962 km (22,345 mi). Perigee: 35,416 km (22,006 mi). Inclination: 0.20 deg. Period: 1,429.90 min. First generation geosynchronous ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for over nine years. Positioned over the Pacific Ocean at 165 deg E in 1979-1980. As of 2003 Mar 5 located at 74.63E drifting at 0.712W degrees per day..
1972 March 1 - .
11:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 476 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 3. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1991-10-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 5852 . COSPAR: 1972-011A. Apogee: 388 km (241 mi). Perigee: 379 km (235 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.20 min.
1972 March 4 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 477 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-03-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 5862 . COSPAR: 1972-013A. Apogee: 306 km (190 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated particle flux and radiation experiment capsule..
1972 March 15 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 478 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-03-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 5885 . COSPAR: 1972-015A. Apogee: 282 km (175 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 March 17 - .
17:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 1678 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 34 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1972-04-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 5888 . COSPAR: 1972-016A. Apogee: 409 km (254 mi). Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Inclination: 111.00 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1972 March 22 - .
20:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 479 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-04-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 5894 . COSPAR: 1972-017A. Apogee: 537 km (333 mi). Perigee: 517 km (321 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1972 March 26 - .
- Tselina-O accepted into military service. - .
Nation: Russia.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Central Committee of the Communist Party and Council of Soviet Ministers Decree 'On adoption of Tselina-O into armaments' was issued..
1972 April 3 - .
10:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 483 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-04-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 5924 . COSPAR: 1972-024A. Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 April 6 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 484 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-04-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 5933 . COSPAR: 1972-026A. Apogee: 223 km (138 mi). Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 88.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated cosmic ray experiment capsule..
1972 April 14 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 486 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-04-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 5945 . COSPAR: 1972-030A. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 April 19 - .
21:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1116 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1116 / Agena D 1661 / OPS 5640. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1972-05-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 6003 . COSPAR: 1972-032A. Apogee: 276 km (171 mi). Perigee: 154 km (95 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-4B. Very successful mission and image quality was good..
1972 May 5 - .
11:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 488 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-05-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 6016 . COSPAR: 1972-034A. Apogee: 294 km (182 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 May 17 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 490 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-05-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 6021 . COSPAR: 1972-036A. Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated electron flux cosmic ray experiment capsule..
1972 May 20 - .
15:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- OPS 6574 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 35 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
1972 May 25 - .
06:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 491 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-06-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 6035 . COSPAR: 1972-038A. Apogee: 268 km (166 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 88.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 May 25 - .
18:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D.
- KH-4B 1117 - .
Payload: KH-4B s/n 1117 / Agena D 1663 / OPS 6371. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-4B.
Decay Date: 1972-06-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 6037 . COSPAR: 1972-039A. Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-4B. Last KH-4B mission. Very successful mission, image quality was good. Final CORONA mission..
1972 June 9 - .
06:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 492 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-06-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 6049 . COSPAR: 1972-040A. Apogee: 323 km (200 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 June 21 - .
06:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 493 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-07-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 6053 . COSPAR: 1972-042A. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1972 June 23 - .
11:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 495 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-07-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 6060 . COSPAR: 1972-044A. Apogee: 277 km (172 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 July 6 - .
10:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 499 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-07-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 6090 . COSPAR: 1972-051A. Apogee: 283 km (175 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 July 7 - .
17:46 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 03 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1972-09-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6094 . COSPAR: 1972-052A. Apogee: 254 km (157 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-9 type satellite. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. .
- OPS 7803 - .
Payload: SSF-B No. 23. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1978-05-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 6096 . COSPAR: 1972-052C. Apogee: 504 km (313 mi). Perigee: 498 km (309 mi). Inclination: 96.20 deg. Period: 94.70 min. Radar monitoring..
1972 July 10 - .
16:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 500 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-03-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 6097 . COSPAR: 1972-053A. Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Perigee: 505 km (313 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 425..
1972 July 13 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 502 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-07-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 6105 . COSPAR: 1972-055A. Apogee: 262 km (162 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; carried science package..
1972 July 19 - .
13:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 503 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-08-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 6114 . COSPAR: 1972-056A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 July 28 - .
10:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 512 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-08-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 6130 . COSPAR: 1972-059A. Apogee: 273 km (169 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1972 August 2 - .
08:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 513 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-08-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 6135 . COSPAR: 1972-060A. Apogee: 307 km (190 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 August 18 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 515 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-08-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 6150 . COSPAR: 1972-063A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 August 21 - .
10:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 516 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1972-10-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 6199 . COSPAR: 1972-066C. Apogee: 1,038 km (644 mi). Perigee: 906 km (562 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 104.50 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1972 August 30 - .
08:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 517 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-09-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 6168 . COSPAR: 1972-067A. Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1972 September 1 - .
17:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 8888 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 36 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1972-09-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 6172 . COSPAR: 1972-068A. Apogee: 381 km (236 mi). Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Inclination: 110.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1972 September 15 - .
09:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 518 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-09-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 6186 . COSPAR: 1972-070A. Apogee: 306 km (190 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1972 September 16 - .
08:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 519 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-09-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 6188 . COSPAR: 1972-071A. Apogee: 360 km (220 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 71.30 deg. Period: 90.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 September 19 - .
19:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 520 - .
Payload: Oko #1. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
USAF Sat Cat: 6192 . COSPAR: 1972-072A. Apogee: 33,393 km (20,749 mi). Perigee: 6,841 km (4,250 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 715.30 min. Covered Oko constellation plane 3 - 355 degree longitude of ascending node..
1972 October 4 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 522 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-10-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 6219 . COSPAR: 1972-077A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Inclination: 72.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 October 10 - .
18:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 04 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1973-01-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 6227 . COSPAR: 1972-079A. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Perigee: 160 km (90 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 8314/2 - .
Payload: SSF-C No. 3 / OPS 8314. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
USAF Sat Cat: 6822 . COSPAR: 1972-079C. Apogee: 1,464 km (909 mi). Perigee: 1,420 km (880 mi). Inclination: 95.60 deg. Period: 114.70 min. ABM monitoring..
1972 October 18 - .
11:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 525 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-10-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 6248 . COSPAR: 1972-083A. Apogee: 268 km (166 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated Nauka autonomous subsatellite 16KS No 161 / 1L which tested Kondor control system for Yantar satellite..
1972 October 31 - .
13:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 527 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-11-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6260 . COSPAR: 1972-086A. Apogee: 306 km (190 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 November 3 - .
01:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
Launch Pad: LC132/1?.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 536 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-07-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 6272 . COSPAR: 1972-088A. Apogee: 539 km (334 mi). Perigee: 522 km (324 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible navigation satellite..
1972 November 25 - .
09:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 537 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-12-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 6287 . COSPAR: 1972-093A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1972 December 14 - .
13:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 538 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1972-12-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 6311 . COSPAR: 1972-099A. Apogee: 283 km (175 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1972 December 20 - .
22:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- Canyon 5 - .
Payload: Canyon Improved / OPS 9390. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
USAF Sat Cat: 6317 . COSPAR: 1972-101A. Apogee: 40,728 km (25,307 mi). Perigee: 31,012 km (19,269 mi). Inclination: 9.70 deg. Period: 1,440.40 min. First launch of improved ELINT satellite. In comparison to earlier Canyon ELINT satellites, Improved Canyon had a similar but heavier payload which separated from the Agena D final stage..
1972 December 21 - .
17:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 3978 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 37 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1973-01-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 6321 . COSPAR: 1972-103A. Apogee: 378 km (234 mi). Perigee: 139 km (86 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1972 December 27 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 541 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-01-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 6326 . COSPAR: 1972-105A. Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). Perigee: 218 km (135 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 90.20 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1972 December 28 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 542 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 4. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1983-10-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 6328 . COSPAR: 1972-106A. Apogee: 640 km (390 mi). Perigee: 527 km (327 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 96.30 min.
1973 January 11 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 543 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-01-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 6339 . COSPAR: 1973-002A. Apogee: 274 km (170 mi). Perigee: 191 km (118 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 January 20 - .
03:36 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 544 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-06-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 6343 . COSPAR: 1973-003A. Apogee: 535 km (332 mi). Perigee: 528 km (328 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 460. Possible ELINT satellite..
1973 February 1 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 547 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-02-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6353 . COSPAR: 1973-006A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1973 February 8 - .
13:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 548 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-02-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 6359 . COSPAR: 1973-008A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 February 28 - .
04:37 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 549 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-06-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 6373 . COSPAR: 1973-010A. Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Perigee: 513 km (318 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1973 March - .
- Tselina-2 ELINT satellite authorised - .
Nation: Russia.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-2.
The improved model had an increased frequency range and on-board method of determining the position of fixed transmitters. The Tselina-2 prime contractors were TsNIRTI Minradioprom (M E Zaslovskiy) for the ELINT equipment and KB Yuzhnoye (KB-3, B S Khimrov) for the spacecraft bus. The launch vehicle was by OKB MEI Minvuza (A F Bogomolov) and the encrypted communications system by 0-TsNII KS MO.
1973 March 1 - .
12:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 550 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-03-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 6376 . COSPAR: 1973-011A. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 March 6 - .
09:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 551 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-03-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 6378 . COSPAR: 1973-012A. Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 March 6 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- OPS 6063 - .
Payload: AFP-720 Rhyolite 2. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Rhyolite.
USAF Sat Cat: 6380 . COSPAR: 1973-013A. Apogee: 35,855 km (22,279 mi). Perigee: 35,679 km (22,169 mi). Inclination: 0.20 deg. Period: 1,435.10 min. Second launch of Rhyolite geostationary ELINT satellite..
1973 March 9 - .
21:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 05 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1973-05-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 6382 . COSPAR: 1973-014A. Apogee: 262 km (162 mi). Perigee: 150 km (90 mi). Inclination: 95.70 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1973 March 22 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 552 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-04-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 6394 . COSPAR: 1973-016A. Apogee: 308 km (191 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 72.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated Nauka autonomous subsatellite 16KS No 162 / 2L which tested Kondor control system for Yantar satellite..
1973 April 19 - .
08:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 554 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 38.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-05-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 6432 . COSPAR: 1973-021A. Apogee: 304 km (188 mi). Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable; exploded in orbit..
1973 April 25 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
FAILURE: Payload propulsion system failed; no orbit..
Failed Stage: P.
- RORSAT failure - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1973-04-25 . COSPAR: F730425A. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. Last launch of original US-A design by Savin's KB. American 'sniffer' aircraft flew over the Pacific after this failure looking for radioisotopes traces in order to characterise the reactor..
1973 April 25 - .
10:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 555 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-05-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 6440 . COSPAR: 1973-024A. Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1973 May 5 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 556 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-05-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 6446 . COSPAR: 1973-025A. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi). Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 May 16 - .
16:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 2093 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 38 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1973-06-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6640 . COSPAR: 1973-028A. Apogee: 352 km (218 mi). Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.40 min. The 40th Titan IIIB/Agena D was launched from Vandenberg AFB by the Space and Missile Test Center's 6595th Space Test Group. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1973 May 18 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 559 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 5.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-05-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 6647 . COSPAR: 1973-030A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. First flight of Soyuz U launch vehicle. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 May 23 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 560 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-06-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 6652 . COSPAR: 1973-031A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 May 25 - .
13:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 561 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-06-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 6657 . COSPAR: 1973-033A. Apogee: 295 km (183 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated gamma ray telescope experiment capsule..
1973 June 6 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 563 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-06-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 6667 . COSPAR: 1973-036A. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 June 10 - .
10:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 572 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-06-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 6684 . COSPAR: 1973-038A. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 June 12 - .
07:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IMEWS 4 - .
Payload: DSP Phase 1 s/n 4 / OPS 6157. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: DSP.
Completed Operations Date: 1980-11-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 6691 . COSPAR: 1973-040A. Apogee: 35,786 km (22,236 mi). Perigee: 35,777 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 0.30 deg. Period: 1,435.90 min.
First generation geosynchronous ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for over seven years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 75E in 1973; over the Americas at 105 deg W in 1979-1980. As of 1983 Jan 3 located at 73.21W drifting at 1.648W degrees per day.
1973 June 21 - .
13:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 575 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-07-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 6709 . COSPAR: 1973-043A. Apogee: 271 km (168 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated capsule..
1973 June 26 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
FAILURE: Agena upper stage failed to orbit..
Failed Stage: U.
- OPS 4018 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 39 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1973-06-26 .
1973 June 26 - .
01:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
FAILURE: Nine persons were killed in the explosion of the vehicle..
Failed Stage: U.
- Nine killed in fuelling accident at Plesetsk - .
Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
COSPAR: F730626BA. Nine were killed at the LC-133 Voskhod complex during preparation of a Kosmos-3M booster. Oxidiser and propellant were accidentally mixed together during fuelling..
1973 June 27 - .
11:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 576 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-07-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 6713 . COSPAR: 1973-044A. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1973 July 4 - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
Launch Pad: LC43/pad?.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Zenit-4M - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
High resolution photo reconnaissance mission..
1973 July 13 - .
20:24 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 06 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1973-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 6727 . COSPAR: 1973-046A. Apogee: 291 km (180 mi). Perigee: 143 km (88 mi). Inclination: 96.20 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1973 July 25 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 577 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-08-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 6745 . COSPAR: 1973-048A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 August 1 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 578 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-08-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6759 . COSPAR: 1973-051A. Apogee: 292 km (181 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1973 August 21 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 579 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-09-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 6789 . COSPAR: 1973-055A. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 88.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 August 21 - .
16:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 33B.
- Jumpseat 3 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Jumpseat.
USAF Sat Cat: 6791 . COSPAR: 1973-056A. Apogee: 39,296 km (24,417 mi). Perigee: 460 km (280 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 705.70 min.
1973 August 24 - .
10:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 581 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-09-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 6798 . COSPAR: 1973-059A. Apogee: 276 km (171 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 August 28 - .
10:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 582 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-09-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 6802 . COSPAR: 1973-060A. Apogee: 543 km (337 mi). Perigee: 519 km (322 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1973 August 30 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 583 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-09-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 6809 . COSPAR: 1973-062A. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated capsule..
1973 September 6 - .
10:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 584 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-09-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 6818 . COSPAR: 1973-063A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 September 21 - .
13:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 587 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 6832 . COSPAR: 1973-066A. Apogee: 301 km (187 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Second flight of Soyuz U launch vehicle. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 September 27 - .
17:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 6275 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 40 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1973-10-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 6837 . COSPAR: 1973-068A. Apogee: 385 km (239 mi). Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.70 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1973 October 3 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 596 - .
Payload: FEU-170 s/n 1L. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 6856 . COSPAR: 1973-070A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min.
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. First test of small film return capsules planned for Yantar spacecraft. SpK capsule FEU-170 No. 1L experienced an electrical short circuit, which led to failure to separate the shell of the capsule after reentry, preventing parachute deployment. The capsule crashed into the ground.
1973 October 6 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 597 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 6858 . COSPAR: 1973-071A. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 October 10 - .
10:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 598 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 6.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 6862 . COSPAR: 1973-072A. Apogee: 334 km (207 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 October 15 - .
08:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 599 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 6867 . COSPAR: 1973-073A. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1973 October 16 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 600 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 7.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 6873 . COSPAR: 1973-074A. Apogee: 340 km (210 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 October 20 - .
10:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 602 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-10-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 6885 . COSPAR: 1973-077A. Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 October 27 - .
11:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 603 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-11-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 6900 . COSPAR: 1973-079A. Apogee: 357 km (221 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 October 29 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 604 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 5. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1992-01-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 6907 . COSPAR: 1973-080A. Apogee: 424 km (263 mi). Perigee: 413 km (256 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.90 min.
1973 November 2 - .
13:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 606 - .
Payload: Oko #2. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
USAF Sat Cat: 6916 . COSPAR: 1973-084A. Apogee: 35,385 km (21,987 mi). Perigee: 4,964 km (3,084 mi). Inclination: 69.50 deg. Period: 717.70 min. Replaced Cosmos 520. Covered Oko constellation plane 3 - 359 degree longitude of ascending node..
1973 November 10 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- Titan 23D no. 8 stage - .
Payload: SSF 32. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1973-11-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6929 . COSPAR: 1973-088C. Apogee: 508 km (315 mi). Perigee: 486 km (301 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 94.50 min. ABM monitoring. .
1973 November 10 - .
12:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 607 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-11-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 6926 . COSPAR: 1973-087A. Apogee: 341 km (211 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable (?)..
1973 November 10 - .
20:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 07 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1974-03-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 6928 . COSPAR: 1973-088A. Apogee: 275 km (170 mi). Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Inclination: 96.90 deg. Period: 88.80 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 7705 - .
Payload: SSF-B No. 24. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1978-12-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 6931 . COSPAR: 1973-088B. Apogee: 505 km (313 mi). Perigee: 488 km (303 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar monitoring..
- OPS 6630 P/L 2 - .
Payload: SSF-C No. 4 / OPS 6630. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
USAF Sat Cat: 6938 . COSPAR: 1973-088D. Apogee: 1,457 km (905 mi). Perigee: 1,414 km (878 mi). Inclination: 97.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min.
1973 November 21 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 609 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-12-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 6943 . COSPAR: 1973-092A. Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 November 27 - .
00:08 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 610 - .
Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-09-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 6950 . COSPAR: 1973-093A. Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Perigee: 515 km (320 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1973 November 28 - .
11:43 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 612 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-12-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 6953 . COSPAR: 1973-095A. Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Perigee: 188 km (116 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 December 17 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 616 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1973-12-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 6979 . COSPAR: 1973-102A. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1973 December 21 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 625 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-01-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 6995 . COSPAR: 1973-105A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1973 December 27 - .
20:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 626 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1974-03-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 7115 . COSPAR: 1973-108D. Apogee: 982 km (610 mi). Perigee: 907 km (563 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 103.90 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. First test of modernised design by KB Arsenal..
1974 January 24 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 629 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-02-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 7100 . COSPAR: 1974-003A. Apogee: 289 km (179 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. First successful test of SpK small film return capsule planned for Yantar. SpK capsule FEU-170-13 No. 1702 / 2L successfully recovered..
1974 January 30 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 630 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-02-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 7104 . COSPAR: 1974-004A. Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 February 6 - .
00:34 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 631 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-10-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 7109 . COSPAR: 1974-005A. Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Perigee: 519 km (322 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 479. Possible ELINT satellite..
1974 February 12 - .
08:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 632 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-02-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 7117 . COSPAR: 1974-006A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 February 13 - .
18:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 6889 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 41 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1974-03-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 7121 . COSPAR: 1974-007A. Apogee: 396 km (246 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 110.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1974 March 14 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 635 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-03-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 7216 . COSPAR: 1974-014A. Apogee: 322 km (200 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated Nauka autonomous subsatellite 17KS M15000-171 / 1L which tested astro-visir and radio altimeter systems for Yantar..
1974 March 20 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 636 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 7225 . COSPAR: 1974-016A. Apogee: 302 km (187 mi). Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 April 4 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 639 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 7240 . COSPAR: 1974-019A. Apogee: 226 km (140 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 April 10 - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 08 Capsule - .
Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
COSPAR: 1974-020xx. Apogee: 830 km (510 mi). Perigee: 786 km (488 mi). Inclination: 94.60 deg. Period: 101.10 min. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- KH-9 no. 08 - .
Payload: OPS 6245. Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1974-07-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 7242 . COSPAR: 1974-020A. Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Inclination: 94.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 4547 - .
Payload: OPS 4547 / SSF-B No. 25. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1980-02-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 7247 . COSPAR: 1974-020C. Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Perigee: 503 km (312 mi). Inclination: 94.00 deg. Period: 95.00 min. Radar monitoring..
1974 April 11 - .
12:23 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 640 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 7245 . COSPAR: 1974-021A. Apogee: 225 km (139 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated capsule (?)..
1974 April 29 - .
13:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 649 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 7280 . COSPAR: 1974-027A. Apogee: 299 km (185 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 May - .
- Tselina-2 specifications approved. - .
Nation: Russia.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-2.
The draft project was drawn up in the first quarter of 1974 and the MO approved the TTZ in May 1974..
1974 May 15 - .
07:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 651 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1974-09-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 7388 . COSPAR: 1974-029C. Apogee: 946 km (587 mi). Perigee: 890 km (550 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 103.40 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1974 May 15 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 652 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 7292 . COSPAR: 1974-030A. Apogee: 343 km (213 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 May 15 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 653 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 7293 . COSPAR: 1974-031A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 192 km (119 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1974 May 17 - .
06:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 654 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1974-09-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7397 . COSPAR: 1974-032D. Apogee: 1,006 km (625 mi). Perigee: 924 km (574 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 104.40 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1974 May 21 - .
06:16 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 655 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-11-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 7306 . COSPAR: 1974-035A. Apogee: 542 km (336 mi). Perigee: 523 km (324 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Replaced Cosmos 536. Possible ELINT satellite..
1974 May 23 - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
Launch Pad: LC43/pad?.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
FAILURE: A problem in separation of the second and third stages of resulted in radio contact being lost with the spacecraft at T+439.6 sec. This automatically triggered the destruct charge in the Yantar OSA Descent Module, destroying the spacecraft and booster..
Failed Stage: 3.
- Yantar-2K failure. - .
Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 1. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Yantar.
Spacecraft: Yantar-2K.
First test launch of Yantar second generation reconnaissance spacecraft..
1974 May 30 - .
12:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 657 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-06-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 7317 . COSPAR: 1974-038A. Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 June 6 - .
06:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 658 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-06-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 7328 . COSPAR: 1974-041A. Apogee: 286 km (177 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1974 June 6 - .
16:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 1776 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 42 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1974-07-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 7330 . COSPAR: 1974-042A. Apogee: 394 km (244 mi). Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1974 June 13 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 659 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-06-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 7334 . COSPAR: 1974-043A. Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 June 18 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 660 - .
Mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 7337 . COSPAR: 1974-044A. Apogee: 1,536 km (954 mi). Perigee: 383 km (237 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.30 min. Radar calibration mission..
1974 June 21 - .
09:03 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 661 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-08-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 7339 . COSPAR: 1974-045A. Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Perigee: 511 km (317 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Possible ELINT satellite..
1974 June 29 - .
12:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 664 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-07-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 7351 . COSPAR: 1974-049A. Apogee: 341 km (211 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1974 June 29 - .
15:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 665 - .
Payload: Oko #3. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
Decay Date: 1990-07-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 7352 . COSPAR: 1974-050A. Apogee: 39,653 km (24,639 mi). Perigee: 298 km (185 mi). Inclination: 61.80 deg. Period: 709.60 min. Covered Oko constellation plane 2 - 315 degree longitude of ascending node..
1974 July 12 - .
12:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 666 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-07-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 7367 . COSPAR: 1974-053A. Apogee: 328 km (203 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 July 25 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 667 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4M.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-08-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7383 . COSPAR: 1974-057A. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 July 26 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 669 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-08-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 7389 . COSPAR: 1974-059A. Apogee: 229 km (142 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1974 August 7 - .
12:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 671 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-08-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 7409 . COSPAR: 1974-062A. Apogee: 304 km (188 mi). Perigee: 168 km (104 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 August 14 - .
15:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 3004 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 43 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1974-09-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 7416 . COSPAR: 1974-065A. Apogee: 402 km (249 mi). Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.90 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1974 August 16 - .
03:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 673 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 6. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1991-06-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 7417 . COSPAR: 1974-066A. Apogee: 416 km (258 mi). Perigee: 399 km (247 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.70 min.
1974 August 29 - .
07:39 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 674 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-09-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7423 . COSPAR: 1974-068A. Apogee: 323 km (200 mi). Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 September 20 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 685 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-10-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 7445 . COSPAR: 1974-073A. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1974 October 11 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 687 - .
Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
Decay Date: 1978-02-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 7469 . COSPAR: 1974-076A. Apogee: 698 km (433 mi). Perigee: 286 km (177 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar calibration mission..
1974 October 18 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 688 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-10-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 7473 . COSPAR: 1974-078A. Apogee: 349 km (216 mi). Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 October 25 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 691 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 7483 . COSPAR: 1974-082A. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 October 29 - .
19:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 09 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1975-03-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 7495 . COSPAR: 1974-085A. Apogee: 272 km (169 mi). Perigee: 115 km (71 mi). Inclination: 96.70 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 6239 - .
Payload: SSF-B No. 26. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1980-01-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 7498 . COSPAR: 1974-085B. Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Perigee: 521 km (323 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 95.10 min. Radar monitoring; may or may not have existed!!!..
1974 November 1 - .
14:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 692 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 7502 . COSPAR: 1974-087A. Apogee: 295 km (183 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. Second successful test of SpK small film return capsule planned for Yantar. SpK capsule FEU-170 No. 4L successfully recovered..
1974 November 4 - .
10:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 693 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 7509 . COSPAR: 1974-088A. Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Perigee: 219 km (136 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1974 November 5 - .
Launch Site:
Jiuquan.
Launch Complex:
Jiuquan LA2B.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 2.
FAILURE: Cable carrying pitch rate gyro signal disconnected..
Failed Stage: G.
- FSW-0 - .
Payload: FSW-0 No. A. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: PRC.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: FSW.
Decay Date: 1974-11-05 .
1974 November 16 - .
11:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 694 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 7533 . COSPAR: 1974-090A. Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1974 November 27 - .
11:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 696 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-12-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 7551 . COSPAR: 1974-095A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1974 December 13 - .
13:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 697 - .
Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 2. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Yantar.
Spacecraft: Yantar-2K.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-12-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 7571 . COSPAR: 1974-098A. Apogee: 392 km (243 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.20 min.
Yantar second generation reconnaissance spacecraft. After failure of the first Yantar-2K launch, a review board recommended modifications to the Soyuz U launch vehicle. This second Yantar still used the Sokol control system from the Zenit and lacked the SpK small film recovery capsules. As planned, after 12 days, the main descent capsule was successfully recovered with its film.
1974 December 18 - .
14:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 698 - .
Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-12-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 7576 . COSPAR: 1974-100A. Apogee: 552 km (342 mi). Perigee: 515 km (320 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Replaced Cosmos 549. Possible ELINT satellite..
1974 December 24 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/20.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 699 - .
Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: EORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-P.
Decay Date: 1977-10-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 7587 . COSPAR: 1974-103A. Apogee: 440 km (270 mi). Perigee: 428 km (265 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min. Ocean monitoring; exploded 4/17/75..
1974 December 27 - .
09:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 701 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-01-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 7596 . COSPAR: 1974-106A. Apogee: 319 km (198 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 January 17 - .
09:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 702 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-01-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 7606 . COSPAR: 1975-002A. Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 71.30 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1975 January 23 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 704 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-02-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 7617 . COSPAR: 1975-005A. Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 January 30 - .
15:02 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC41/1.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 706 - .
Payload: Oko #4. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
USAF Sat Cat: 7625 . COSPAR: 1975-007A. Apogee: 35,365 km (21,974 mi). Perigee: 4,977 km (3,092 mi). Inclination: 67.80 deg. Period: 717.60 min. Covered Oko constellation planes 7/8 - 182 degree longitude of ascending node..
1975 February 5 - .
13:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 707 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-09-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7637 . COSPAR: 1975-008A. Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Perigee: 491 km (305 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.00 min. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. .
1975 February 12 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 709 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-02-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 7664 . COSPAR: 1975-013A. Apogee: 310 km (190 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 February 26 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 710 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-03-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 7675 . COSPAR: 1975-015A. Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 March 10 - .
04:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 34B.
- Jumpseat 4 - .
Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Jumpseat.
USAF Sat Cat: 7687 . COSPAR: 1975-017A. Apogee: 39,337 km (24,442 mi). Perigee: 295 km (183 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 702.00 min.
1975 March 12 - .
08:55 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 719 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-03-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 7691 . COSPAR: 1975-018A. Apogee: 307 km (190 mi). Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 March 21 - .
06:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 720 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MT Mod. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-04-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 7696 . COSPAR: 1975-019A. Apogee: 273 km (169 mi). Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule..
1975 March 26 - .
08:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 721 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-04-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7705 . COSPAR: 1975-020A. Apogee: 228 km (141 mi). Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 March 27 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 722 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-04-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 7709 . COSPAR: 1975-021A. Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 April 2 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/20.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 723 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1975-07-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 7797 . COSPAR: 1975-024D. Apogee: 961 km (597 mi). Perigee: 899 km (558 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 103.60 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1975 April 7 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/20.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 724 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1975-08-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 7922 . COSPAR: 1975-025B. Apogee: 943 km (585 mi). Perigee: 852 km (529 mi). Inclination: 65.60 deg. Period: 102.90 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1975 April 16 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 727 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-04-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 7742 . COSPAR: 1975-030A. Apogee: 334 km (207 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 April 18 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 728 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-04-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 7745 . COSPAR: 1975-031A. Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 April 18 - .
16:48 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 4883 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 44 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1975-06-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 7747 . COSPAR: 1975-032A. Apogee: 398 km (247 mi). Perigee: 133 km (82 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.80 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1975 April 24 - .
08:05 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 730 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-05-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 7770 . COSPAR: 1975-035A. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). Perigee: 210 km (130 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 May 21 - .
06:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 731 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-06-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 7810 . COSPAR: 1975-041A. Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 May 28 - .
07:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 740 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-06-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 7821 . COSPAR: 1975-046A. Apogee: 327 km (203 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 May 30 - .
06:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
1975 June 3 - .
13:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 742 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-06-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 7900 . COSPAR: 1975-048A. Apogee: 355 km (220 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 62.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 June 8 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 10 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1975-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 7918 . COSPAR: 1975-051A. Apogee: 272 km (169 mi). Perigee: 157 km (97 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 88.70 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1975 June 12 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 743 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-06-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 7925 . COSPAR: 1975-053A. Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 June 18 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- Canyon 6 - .
Payload: Canyon Improved / OPS 4966. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
USAF Sat Cat: 7963 . COSPAR: 1975-055A. Apogee: 40,800 km (25,300 mi). Perigee: 30,200 km (18,700 mi). Inclination: 9.00 deg. Period: 1,422.00 min.
1975 June 20 - .
06:54 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 744 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 7. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1991-10-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 7968 . COSPAR: 1975-056A. Apogee: 380 km (230 mi). Perigee: 367 km (228 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.00 min.
1975 June 25 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 746 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-07-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 7985 . COSPAR: 1975-059A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 June 27 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 747 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-07-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 7990 . COSPAR: 1975-060A. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 July 3 - .
13:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 748 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-07-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 8006 . COSPAR: 1975-061A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 July 4 - .
00:56 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 749 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-09-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 8009 . COSPAR: 1975-062A. Apogee: 550 km (340 mi). Perigee: 509 km (316 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Replaced Cosmos 610. Possible ELINT satellite..
1975 July 23 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 751 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-08-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 8040 . COSPAR: 1975-068A. Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1975 July 24 - .
19:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 752 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
Decay Date: 1981-02-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 8043 . COSPAR: 1975-069A. Apogee: 514 km (319 mi). Perigee: 481 km (298 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar calibration mission..
1975 July 26 - .
13:28 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Jiuquan.
Launch Complex:
Jiuquan LA2B.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Feng Bao 1.
- JSSW 3 - .
Payload: JSSW 3. Mass: 1,107 kg (2,440 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: JSSW.
Decay Date: 1975-09-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 8053 . COSPAR: 1975-070A. Apogee: 455 km (282 mi). Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Inclination: 69.00 deg. Period: 90.90 min. Photo surveillance; radio transmission. .
1975 July 31 - .
13:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 753 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-08-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 8059 . COSPAR: 1975-071A. Apogee: 330 km (200 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 August 13 - .
07:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 754 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-08-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 8069 . COSPAR: 1975-073A. Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 August 22 - .
02:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 756 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 8. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1992-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 8127 . COSPAR: 1975-076A. Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Perigee: 394 km (244 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.50 min.
1975 August 27 - .
14:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 757 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-09-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 8147 . COSPAR: 1975-078A. Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 September 5 - .
14:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 758 - .
Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 3. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Yantar.
Spacecraft: Yantar-2K.
Duration: 1.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-09-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 8191 . COSPAR: 1975-080A. Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.50 min.
Third Yantar-2K second generation reconnaissance flight, the first with the new Kondor attitude control system. This system experienced problems and failed on the second day of flight. The spacecraft's destruct package was activated by ground command and the spacecraft was destroyed on 6 September 1975 in its second day of flight.
1975 September 12 - .
05:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 759 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-09-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 8275 . COSPAR: 1975-084A. Apogee: 276 km (171 mi). Perigee: 231 km (143 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 September 16 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 760 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-09-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 8281 . COSPAR: 1975-085A. Apogee: 335 km (208 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 September 23 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 769 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-10-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 8322 . COSPAR: 1975-088A. Apogee: 307 km (190 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. Third successful test of SpK small film return capsule planned for Yantar. SpK capsule FEU-170-13 No. 5L successfully recovered..
1975 September 25 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 771 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Resurs.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-10-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 8327 . COSPAR: 1975-090A. Apogee: 219 km (136 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.70 min. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation..
1975 October 1 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 774 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-10-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 8345 . COSPAR: 1975-095A. Apogee: 315 km (195 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 October 8 - .
00:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC81/23.
LV Family:
Proton.
Launch Vehicle:
Proton-K/DM.
- Cosmos 775 - .
Payload: SPRN No. 1. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Prognoz SPRN.
Completed Operations Date: 1975-10-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 8357 . COSPAR: 1975-097A. Apogee: 35,853 km (22,277 mi). Perigee: 35,749 km (22,213 mi). Inclination: 14.90 deg. Period: 1,436.80 min.
First launch of a prototype for a new geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite. Exploded in orbit. The next launch did not come until nine years later, so this may have been a version of the Oko elliptical orbit early warning satellite. As of 29 August 2001 located at 113.71 deg E drifting at 0.044 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 54.82E drifting at 0.255W degrees per day.
1975 October 9 - .
19:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 5499 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 45 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1975-11-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 8360 . COSPAR: 1975-098A. Apogee: 274 km (170 mi). Perigee: 145 km (90 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 88.60 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1975 October 17 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 776 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-10-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 8369 . COSPAR: 1975-101A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 October 29 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 777 - .
Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: EORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-P.
Decay Date: 1976-06-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 8416 . COSPAR: 1975-102A. Apogee: 442 km (274 mi). Perigee: 425 km (264 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min. Ocean monitoring; exploded 1/76..
1975 November 4 - .
15:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 779 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 8420 . COSPAR: 1975-104A. Apogee: 341 km (211 mi). Perigee: 182 km (113 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1975 November 21 - .
09:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 780 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-12-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 8442 . COSPAR: 1975-108A. Apogee: 278 km (172 mi). Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 November 21 - .
17:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 781 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-11-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 8444 . COSPAR: 1975-109A. Apogee: 563 km (349 mi). Perigee: 499 km (310 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 698. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. .
1975 November 26 - .
03:29 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Jiuquan.
Launch Complex:
Jiuquan LA2B.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 2C.
- FSW-0 No. 1 - .
Payload: FSW-0 No. 01. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: FSW.
Duration: 2.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 8452 . COSPAR: 1975-111A. Apogee: 483 km (300 mi). Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 91.10 min.
First orbital test of Chinese recoverable photo surveillance satellite. The spacecraft was brought down early, after three days in orbit, due to problems with the attitude control system cold gas supply. Along the skirt of the return capsule some wires and instruments were burnt during re-entry and capsule impacted far from its planned landing point. However usable film was obtained from the capsule. The Chinese Academy of Space Technology organised a team to determine the cause, and improvements were made in the next spacecraft of the model. Additional Details: here....
1975 December 3 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 784 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-12-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 8463 . COSPAR: 1975-113A. Apogee: 231 km (143 mi). Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1975 December 4 - .
20:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 11 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1976-04-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 8467 . COSPAR: 1975-114A. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). Perigee: 157 km (97 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 88.40 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- KH 9-11 Subsatellite - .
Payload: SSF 9 / OPS 5547. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
Decay Date: 1978-05-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 8468 . COSPAR: 1975-114B. Apogee: 1,558 km (968 mi). Perigee: 236 km (146 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 103.00 min. Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell..
1975 December 12 - .
12:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 785 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1976-02-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 8480 . COSPAR: 1975-116C. Apogee: 1,004 km (623 mi). Perigee: 907 km (563 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 104.20 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered; failed immediately after reaching orbit..
1975 December 14 - .
05:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IMEWS 5 - .
Payload: DSP Phase 2 s/n 7 / OPS 3165. Mass: 1,040 kg (2,290 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: DSP.
Completed Operations Date: 1987-12-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 8482 . COSPAR: 1975-118A. Apogee: 35,785 km (22,235 mi). Perigee: 35,671 km (22,164 mi). Inclination: 3.00 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min. Second generation geosynchronous ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for over twelve years. As of 1982 Dec 16 located at 34.61E drifting at 0.823E degrees per day..
1975 December 16 - .
09:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Jiuquan.
Launch Complex:
Jiuquan LA2B.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Feng Bao 1.
- JSSW 4 - .
Payload: JSSW 4. Mass: 1,110 kg (2,440 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: JSSW.
Decay Date: 1976-01-27 . USAF Sat Cat: 8488 . COSPAR: 1975-119A. Apogee: 387 km (240 mi). Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Inclination: 69.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. Photo surveillance; radio transmission. .
1975 December 16 - .
09:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 786 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 8489 . COSPAR: 1975-120A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 184 km (114 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 January 6 - .
04:52 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 787 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-12-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 8530 . COSPAR: 1976-001A. Apogee: 565 km (351 mi). Perigee: 509 km (316 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Replaced Cosmos 655. Possible ELINT satellite..
1976 January 7 - .
15:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 788 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-01-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 8551 . COSPAR: 1976-002A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 183 km (113 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 January 22 - .
22:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 790 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-11-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 8604 . COSPAR: 1976-007A. Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Perigee: 511 km (317 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 631. Possible ELINT satellite..
1976 January 29 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 799 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-02-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 8616 . COSPAR: 1976-009A. Apogee: 306 km (190 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 February 11 - .
08:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 802 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-02-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 8681 . COSPAR: 1976-013A. Apogee: 334 km (207 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 February 20 - .
14:01 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 805 - .
Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 4. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Yantar.
Spacecraft: Yantar-2K.
Duration: 20.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-03-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 8699 . COSPAR: 1976-018A. Apogee: 351 km (218 mi). Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min.
Fourth Yantar-2K second generation reconnaissance flight and the first with two SpK small film recovery capsules. First flight of the completely equipped satellite. The main reentry capsule and its film cargo were returned successfully. Both SpK capsules successfully separated from the Yantar in the course of the flight, but neither was recovered. The parachutes of the first did not deploy and the capsule crashed into the ground. The solid motor of the second capsule did not fire as programmed and the capsule did not deorbit at the expected time.
1976 March 10 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 806 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-03-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 8737 . COSPAR: 1976-020A. Apogee: 328 km (203 mi). Perigee: 188 km (116 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 March 12 - .
13:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 807 - .
Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
USAF Sat Cat: 8744 . COSPAR: 1976-022A. Apogee: 1,568 km (974 mi). Perigee: 384 km (238 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.60 min. Radar calibration mission..
1976 March 16 - .
17:22 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 808 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 9. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1993-11-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 8754 . COSPAR: 1976-024A. Apogee: 370 km (220 mi). Perigee: 363 km (225 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 91.90 min.
1976 March 18 - .
09:15 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 809 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-03-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 8758 . COSPAR: 1976-025A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 March 22 - .
18:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 7600 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 46 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1976-05-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 8770 . COSPAR: 1976-027A. Apogee: 347 km (215 mi). Perigee: 125 km (77 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1976 March 26 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 810 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-04-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 8772 . COSPAR: 1976-028A. Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 March 31 - .
12:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz 11A511M.
- Cosmos 811 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-04-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 8781 . COSPAR: 1976-030A. Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; also performed mapping, geodesy, earth resources; deployed capsule..
1976 April 6 - .
04:14 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 812 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-10-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 8794 . COSPAR: 1976-031A. Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Perigee: 508 km (315 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 544. Possible ELINT satellite..
1976 April 9 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 813 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-04-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 8801 . COSPAR: 1976-033A. Apogee: 236 km (146 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 April 28 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 815 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-05-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 8811 . COSPAR: 1976-036A. Apogee: 231 km (143 mi). Perigee: 218 km (135 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 April 28 - .
13:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 816 - .
Mass: 950 kg (2,090 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft Bus: AUOS.
Spacecraft: Taifun-2.
Decay Date: 1979-11-24 . USAF Sat Cat: 8812 . COSPAR: 1976-037A. Apogee: 566 km (351 mi). Perigee: 453 km (281 mi). Inclination: 65.90 deg. Period: 94.80 min. Released 24 Romb radar calibration subsatellites..
1976 April 30 - .
19:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC3W.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas F/MSD.
- NOSS 1 (Whitecloud 1) - .
Payload: PARCAE 1 / OPS 6431. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft: NOSS.
USAF Sat Cat: 8818 . COSPAR: 1976-038A. Apogee: 1,128 km (700 mi). Perigee: 1,092 km (678 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 107.50 min. Ocean surveillance; aka White Cloud type spacecraft; Navy Ocean Surveillance Satellite; PARCAE..
- SSU 2 (NOSS 1) - .
Payload: NOSS-Subsat 1-2. Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: NOSS.
Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat.
USAF Sat Cat: 8836 . COSPAR: 1976-038D. Apogee: 1,286 km (799 mi). Perigee: 931 km (578 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. Deployed from NOSS 1..
- SSU 3 (NOSS 1) - .
Payload: NOSS-Subsat 1-3. Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: NOSS.
Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat.
USAF Sat Cat: 8884 . COSPAR: 1976-038J. Apogee: 1,324 km (822 mi). Perigee: 893 km (554 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. Deployed from NOSS 1..
- SSU 1 (NOSS 1) - .
Payload: NOSS-Subsat 1-1. Nation: USA.
Agency: USN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: NOSS.
Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat.
USAF Sat Cat: 8835 . COSPAR: 1976-038C. Apogee: 1,284 km (797 mi). Perigee: 932 km (579 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. Deployed from NOSS 1..
1976 May 5 - .
07:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 817 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-05-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 8823 . COSPAR: 1976-040A. Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 May 20 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 819 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-06-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 8853 . COSPAR: 1976-045A. Apogee: 293 km (182 mi). Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 May 21 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 820 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 2. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Resurs.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-06-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 8856 . COSPAR: 1976-046A. Apogee: 217 km (134 mi). Perigee: 209 km (129 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 88.80 min. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation..
1976 May 26 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 821 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-06-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 8862 . COSPAR: 1976-048A. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 May 28 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 822 - .
Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
Decay Date: 1978-08-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 8865 . COSPAR: 1976-049A. Apogee: 711 km (441 mi). Perigee: 280 km (170 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar calibration mission..
1976 June 8 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 824 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-06-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 8877 . COSPAR: 1976-052A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 June 16 - .
13:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 833 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-06-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 8898 . COSPAR: 1976-055A. Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 June 24 - .
07:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 834 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-07-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 8914 . COSPAR: 1976-058A. Apogee: 237 km (147 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 June 26 - .
03:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IMEWS 6 - .
Payload: DSP Phase 2 s/n 8 / OPS 2112. Mass: 1,040 kg (2,290 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: DSP.
Completed Operations Date: 1984-07-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 8916 . COSPAR: 1976-059A. Apogee: 35,860 km (22,280 mi). Perigee: 35,620 km (22,130 mi). Inclination: 0.50 deg. Period: 1,433.30 min.
Second generation geosynchronous ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for over eight years. Positioned over the Atlantic Ocean from 1976 to 1981: at 35 deg W in 1976-1977; at 65 deg W in 1977-1979; and 35 deg W in 1979-1980; and 65 deg W in 1980-1981. Then moved over the Pacific Ocean at 125 deg W, then 140 deg W in 1981-1982; then over the Indian Ocean at 75 deg E in 1982-1984.
1976 June 29 - .
07:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Voskhod 11A57.
- Cosmos 835 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-07-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 8922 . COSPAR: 1976-060A. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 July 2 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 838 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-P.
Decay Date: 1977-08-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 8932 . COSPAR: 1976-063A. Apogee: 440 km (270 mi). Perigee: 428 km (265 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 93.30 min. Ocean surveillance. Exploded June/July '76..
1976 July 8 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 12 - .
Mass: 13,000 kg (28,000 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1976-12-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 9006 . COSPAR: 1976-065A. Apogee: 242 km (150 mi). Perigee: 159 km (98 mi). Inclination: 97.00 deg. Period: 88.50 min. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
- OPS 5366 - .
Payload: SSF-D No. 1. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: P 11.
Spacecraft: SSF.
USAF Sat Cat: 9008 . COSPAR: 1976-065C. Apogee: 632 km (392 mi). Perigee: 628 km (390 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 97.30 min. Radar monitoring..
1976 July 14 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 840 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-07-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 9019 . COSPAR: 1976-068A. Apogee: 319 km (198 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 July 22 - .
15:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 844 - .
Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 5. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Yantar.
Spacecraft: Yantar-2K.
Duration: 3.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 9046 . COSPAR: 1976-072A. Apogee: 353 km (219 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 67.20 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Fifth Yantar second generation reconnaissance test flight. One of the solar panels would not unfold. Ground control activiated the destruct package and the spacecraft was destroyed on 25 July..
1976 July 27 - .
05:21 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
Launch Pad: LC132/2?.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 845 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-11-15 . USAF Sat Cat: 9053 . COSPAR: 1976-075A. Apogee: 597 km (370 mi). Perigee: 487 km (302 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.40 min. Replaced Cosmos 812. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. .
1976 August 4 - .
13:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 847 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 9214 . COSPAR: 1976-079A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 August 12 - .
13:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 848 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 9280 . COSPAR: 1976-082A. Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1976 August 27 - .
14:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 851 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 10. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1989-08-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 9389 . COSPAR: 1976-085A. Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Perigee: 300 km (180 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 90.70 min.
1976 August 28 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 852 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-09-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 9391 . COSPAR: 1976-086A. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 August 30 - .
11:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Jiuquan.
Launch Complex:
Jiuquan LA2B.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Feng Bao 1.
- JSSW 5 - .
Payload: JSSW 5. Mass: 1,108 kg (2,442 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: JSSW.
Decay Date: 1978-11-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 9394 . COSPAR: 1976-087A. Apogee: 2,145 km (1,332 mi). Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Inclination: 69.20 deg. Period: 108.80 min.
1976 September 3 - .
09:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 854 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-09-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 9405 . COSPAR: 1976-090A. Apogee: 308 km (191 mi). Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 September 15 - .
18:50 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 8533 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 47 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1976-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 9426 . COSPAR: 1976-094A. Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.20 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1976 September 21 - .
11:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 855 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-03 . USAF Sat Cat: 9433 . COSPAR: 1976-095A. Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Perigee: 221 km (137 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; also performed mapping, geodesy, earth resources; deployed capsule..
1976 September 22 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 856 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 9435 . COSPAR: 1976-096A. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1976 September 24 - .
15:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 857 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-07 . USAF Sat Cat: 9439 . COSPAR: 1976-097A. Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 October 4 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
FAILURE: Launch vehicle destroyed at T+95 seconds..
Failed Stage: 0.
- Zenit-4MKT no. 3 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 3. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Program: Resurs.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT.
Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation..
1976 October 10 - .
09:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 859 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 9471 . COSPAR: 1976-099A. Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable; also performed earth resources tasks..
1976 October 17 - .
18:06 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 860 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1976-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 9531 . COSPAR: 1976-103B. Apogee: 995 km (618 mi). Perigee: 923 km (573 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 104.30 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1976 October 21 - .
16:53 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 861 - .
Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-A.
Decay Date: 1977-02-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 9631 . COSPAR: 1976-104C. Apogee: 987 km (613 mi). Perigee: 928 km (576 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 104.20 min. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered..
1976 October 22 - .
09:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 862 - .
Payload: Oko #5. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
USAF Sat Cat: 9495 . COSPAR: 1976-105A. Apogee: 36,759 km (22,840 mi). Perigee: 3,620 km (2,240 mi). Inclination: 68.30 deg. Period: 718.30 min. Covered Oko constellation plane 5 - 86 degree longitude of ascending node..
1976 October 25 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 863 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-11-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 9499 . COSPAR: 1976-106A. Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 November 1 - .
11:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 865 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-11-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 9515 . COSPAR: 1976-109A. Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1976 November 11 - .
10:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 866 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-11-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 9532 . COSPAR: 1976-110A. Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 November 23 - .
16:27 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 867 - .
Payload: Zenit-6 no. 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-6U.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-12-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 9552 . COSPAR: 1976-111A. Apogee: 402 km (249 mi). Perigee: 250 km (150 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 91.10 min. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule..
1976 November 26 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.
- Cosmos 868 - .
Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: RORSAT.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Naval SIGINT. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: US-P.
Decay Date: 1978-07-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 9561 . COSPAR: 1976-113A. Apogee: 444 km (275 mi). Perigee: 422 km (262 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min.
1976 December - .
- Military-Industrial Commission approves Tselina-2 development plan. - .
Nation: Russia.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-2.
After a long review process the VPK issued the project plan for development of the system in December 1976. It would now use the new Zenit launch vehicle..
1976 December 2 - .
00:17 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 870 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-12-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 9573 . COSPAR: 1976-115A. Apogee: 563 km (349 mi). Perigee: 504 km (313 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Replaced Cosmos 500. Possible ELINT satellite..
1976 December 7 - .
04:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Jiuquan.
Launch Complex:
Jiuquan LA2B.
LV Family:
CZ.
Launch Vehicle:
Chang Zheng 2C.
- FSW-0 No. 2 - .
Payload: FSW-0 No. 02. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: MAI.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: FSW.
Duration: 2.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-01-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 9587 . COSPAR: 1976-117A. Apogee: 489 km (303 mi). Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Inclination: 59.40 deg. Period: 91.10 min. Photo surveillance; film capsule recovered 9 December. First completely successful test of the FSW spy satellite. Many improvements in comparison to the first FSW orbited..
1976 December 9 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 879 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-12-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 9599 . COSPAR: 1976-119A. Apogee: 225 km (139 mi). Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1976 December 10 - .
- Tselina-D accepted for military service. - .
Nation: Russia.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Central Committee of the Communist Party and Council of Soviet Ministers Decree 'On adoption of the Tselina-D into armaments' was issued..
1976 December 17 - .
09:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 884 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 9614 . COSPAR: 1976-123A. Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1976 December 17 - .
12:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 885 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft Bus: AUOS.
Spacecraft: Taifun-2.
Decay Date: 1979-10-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 9615 . COSPAR: 1976-124A. Apogee: 520 km (320 mi). Perigee: 433 km (269 mi). Inclination: 65.90 deg. Period: 94.10 min. Released 18 Romb radar calibration subsatellites..
1976 December 19 - .
18:19 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-11 no. 1 - .
Payload: KH-11 no. 1 / OPS 5705. Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-11.
Decay Date: 1979-01-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 9627 . COSPAR: 1976-125A. Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Perigee: 246 km (152 mi). Inclination: 96.90 deg. Period: 92.30 min. KH-11 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A)..
1977 January 6 - .
09:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 888 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-01-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 9658 . COSPAR: 1977-001A. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 January 20 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 889 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-02-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 9735 . COSPAR: 1977-003A. Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1977 February 2 - .
12:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 891 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
Decay Date: 1981-02-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 9801 . COSPAR: 1977-006A. Apogee: 516 km (320 mi). Perigee: 472 km (293 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Radar calibration mission..
1977 February 6 - .
06:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC40.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIIC.
- IMEWS 7 - .
Payload: DSP Phase 2 s/n 9 / OPS 3151. Mass: 1,040 kg (2,290 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: DSP.
Completed Operations Date: 1984-01-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 9803 . COSPAR: 1977-007A. Apogee: 35,860 km (22,280 mi). Perigee: 35,620 km (22,130 mi). Inclination: 0.50 deg. Period: 1,433.30 min. Second generation geosynchronous ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for nearly seven years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 135 deg W in 1977-1979; over the Indian Ocean 70 deg E in 1979-1984..
1977 February 9 - .
11:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 892 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-02-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 9812 . COSPAR: 1977-009A. Apogee: 427 km (265 mi). Perigee: 159 km (98 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.40 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 February 22 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Zenit-4MK - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Decay Date: 1977-03-30 . High resolution photo reconnaissance mission..
1977 February 26 - .
21:18 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 895 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 11. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1992-03-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 9853 . COSPAR: 1977-015A. Apogee: 442 km (274 mi). Perigee: 433 km (269 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 93.30 min.
1977 March 3 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 896 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-6U.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-03-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 9857 . COSPAR: 1977-016A. Apogee: 206 km (128 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 88.60 min. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 March 10 - .
11:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 897 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-03-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 9860 . COSPAR: 1977-017A. Apogee: 340 km (210 mi). Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 March 13 - .
18:41 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4W.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan 24B.
- OPS 4915 - .
Payload: KH-8 no. 48 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: WS-117.
Spacecraft: KH-8.
Decay Date: 1977-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 9863 . COSPAR: 1977-019A. Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Perigee: 141 km (87 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .
1977 March 17 - .
08:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 898 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-03-30 . USAF Sat Cat: 9871 . COSPAR: 1977-020A. Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.00 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1977 March 24 - .
22:11 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 899 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1980-10-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 9883 . COSPAR: 1977-022A. Apogee: 547 km (339 mi). Perigee: 503 km (312 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 437. Possible ELINT satellite..
1977 April 7 - .
08:59 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 902 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-04-20 . USAF Sat Cat: 9908 . COSPAR: 1977-026A. Apogee: 279 km (173 mi). Perigee: 168 km (104 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.00 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 April 11 - .
01:38 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 903 - .
Payload: Oko #6. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
Decay Date: 2014-08-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 9911 . COSPAR: 1977-027A. Apogee: 35,796 km (22,242 mi). Perigee: 4,559 km (2,832 mi). Inclination: 67.40 deg. Period: 717.80 min. Covered Oko constellation plane 7 - 163 degree longitude of ascending node..
1977 April 20 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 904 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-05-04 . USAF Sat Cat: 9930 . COSPAR: 1977-028A. Apogee: 328 km (203 mi). Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1977 April 26 - .
14:45 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/3.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 905 - .
Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 6. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Yantar.
Spacecraft: Yantar-2K.
Duration: 30.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-05-26 . USAF Sat Cat: 9937 . COSPAR: 1977-030A. Apogee: 413 km (256 mi). Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 90.30 min.
Sixth Yantar second generation reconnaissance test flight and first completely successful flight. Both small SpK film capsules successfully recovered during course of flight, as was the main OSA cabin with its camera, computer, and main film cannisters. First full duration Yantar flight.
1977 April 27 - .
03:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kapustin Yar.
Launch Complex:
Kapustin Yar LC107/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 906 - .
Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft Bus: AUOS.
Spacecraft: Taifun-2.
Decay Date: 1980-03-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 9938 . COSPAR: 1977-031A. Apogee: 515 km (320 mi). Perigee: 464 km (288 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 94.40 min. Released 1 Romb radar calibration subsatellite. Possible partially failed spacecraft bus..
1977 May 5 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 907 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-05-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 9944 . COSPAR: 1977-033A. Apogee: 364 km (226 mi). Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.90 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 May 17 - .
10:10 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 908 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-05-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 10007 . COSPAR: 1977-035A. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 May 23 - .
18:13 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC13.
LV Family:
Atlas.
Launch Vehicle:
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D.
- Canyon 7 - .
Payload: Canyon Improved / OPS 9751. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NRO,
USAF.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Canyon.
USAF Sat Cat: 10016 . COSPAR: 1977-038A. Apogee: 35,855 km (22,279 mi). Perigee: 35,679 km (22,169 mi). Inclination: 0.20 deg. Period: 1,435.10 min.
1977 May 26 - .
07:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 912 - .
Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 4. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Resurs.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-06-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 10021 . COSPAR: 1977-040A. Apogee: 225 km (139 mi). Perigee: 217 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation..
1977 May 30 - .
22:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 913 - .
Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft Bus: AUOS.
Spacecraft: Taifun-2.
Decay Date: 1979-12-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 10028 . COSPAR: 1977-042A. Apogee: 520 km (320 mi). Perigee: 474 km (294 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 94.50 min. Released 21 Romb radar calibration subsatellites..
1977 May 31 - .
07:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 914 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-06-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 10030 . COSPAR: 1977-043A. Apogee: 284 km (176 mi). Perigee: 202 km (125 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule..
1977 June 8 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 915 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-06-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 10038 . COSPAR: 1977-045A. Apogee: 289 km (179 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.10 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 June 10 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 916 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT.
Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-06-21 . USAF Sat Cat: 10040 . COSPAR: 1977-046A. Apogee: 304 km (188 mi). Perigee: 255 km (158 mi). Inclination: 62.70 deg. Period: 90.10 min. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; also performed mapping, geodesy, earth resources; deployed capsule..
1977 June 16 - .
01:58 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 917 - .
Payload: Oko #7. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
USAF Sat Cat: 10059 . COSPAR: 1977-047A. Apogee: 36,143 km (22,458 mi). Perigee: 4,196 km (2,607 mi). Inclination: 67.60 deg. Period: 717.50 min. Covered Oko constellation plane 9 - 245 degree longitude of ascending node..
1977 June 22 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 920 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-07-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 10086 . COSPAR: 1977-052A. Apogee: 342 km (212 mi). Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 June 24 - .
10:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC32/2.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-3.
- Cosmos 921 - .
Payload: Tselina-D Mass model. Mass: 5,000 kg (11,000 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
USAF Sat Cat: 10095 . COSPAR: 1977-055A. Apogee: 651 km (404 mi). Perigee: 587 km (364 mi). Inclination: 75.80 deg. Period: 97.10 min. Launch vehicle test. Dummy payload. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space..
1977 June 27 - .
18:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC4E.
LV Family:
Titan.
Launch Vehicle:
Titan IIID.
- KH-9 no. 13 - .
Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: CIA,
NRO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft: KH-9.
Decay Date: 1977-12-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 10111 . COSPAR: 1977-056A. Apogee: 239 km (148 mi). Perigee: 155 km (96 mi). Inclination: 97.00 deg. Period: 88.50 min. KH-9 type satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). .
1977 June 30 - .
14:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 922 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-07-13 . USAF Sat Cat: 10115 . COSPAR: 1977-058A. Apogee: 283 km (175 mi). Perigee: 221 km (137 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1977 July 4 - .
22:20 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 924 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-O.
Decay Date: 1981-02-10 . USAF Sat Cat: 10129 . COSPAR: 1977-060A. Apogee: 552 km (342 mi). Perigee: 513 km (318 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Replaced Cosmos 436. Possible ELINT satellite..
1977 July 7 - .
07:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Vostok 8A92M.
- Cosmos 925 - .
Payload: Tselina-D no. 12. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Program: Tselina.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: SIGINT. Spacecraft: Tselina-D.
Decay Date: 1993-04-29 . USAF Sat Cat: 10134 . COSPAR: 1977-061A. Apogee: 275 km (170 mi). Perigee: 269 km (167 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 90.00 min.
1977 July 12 - .
09:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 927 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKM.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-07-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 10139 . COSPAR: 1977-063A. Apogee: 361 km (224 mi). Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 July 19 - .
08:40 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/2.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 930 - .
Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
Decay Date: 1980-05-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 10149 . COSPAR: 1977-067A. Apogee: 515 km (320 mi). Perigee: 482 km (299 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 94.60 min. Radar calibration mission..
1977 July 20 - .
04:44 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC43/4.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Molniya 8K78M.
- Cosmos 931 - .
Payload: Oko #8. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Early warning satellite. Spacecraft: Oko.
USAF Sat Cat: 10150 . COSPAR: 1977-068A. Apogee: 36,549 km (22,710 mi). Perigee: 3,770 km (2,340 mi). Inclination: 66.50 deg. Period: 717.10 min. Replaced Cosmos 665. Covered Oko constellation plane 2 - 323 degree longitude of ascending node..
1977 July 20 - .
07:35 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC1.
Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 932 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKM.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-08-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 10153 . COSPAR: 1977-069A. Apogee: 358 km (222 mi). Perigee: 150 km (90 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.60 min. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 July 22 - .
10:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
Launch Complex:
Plesetsk LC132/1.
LV Family:
R-14.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K65M.
- Cosmos 933 - .
Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MO.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Radar calibration target. Spacecraft: Taifun-1.
Decay Date: 1978-11-01 . USAF Sat Cat: 10157 . COSPAR: 1977-070A. Apogee: 431 km (267 mi). Perigee: 369 km (229 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 92.50 min. Radar calibration mission..
1977 July 27 - .
18:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 934 - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-6U.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-08-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 10164 . COSPAR: 1977-072A. Apogee: 255 km (158 mi). Perigee: 231 km (143 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable..
1977 July 29 - .
08:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Plesetsk.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
- Cosmos 935 - .
Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: MOM.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-2M satellite.
Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1977-08-11 . USAF Sat Cat: 10168 . COSPAR: 1977-073A. Apogee: 251 km (155 mi). Perigee: 217 km (134 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule..
1977 August 10 - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC31.
LV Family:
R-7.
Launch Vehicle:
Soyuz-U.
FAILURE: Failure.
Failed Stage: U.
- Zenit-4MKM - .
Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia.
Agency: RVSN.
Class: Surveillance.
Type: Military surveillance satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok.
Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKM.
Decay Date: 1977-08-30 . High resolution photo reconnaissance mission..
1977 August 24 - .
07:07 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Baikonur.
Launch Complex:
Baikonur LC90/19.
Launch Pad: LC90/pad?.
LV Family:
R-36.
Launch Vehicle:
Tsiklon-2.