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- 1986 Apr 4 - - 03:45 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: LC200P. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S86. LV Configuration: Proton 8K82K s/n 302-01 / 11S86 s/n 59L.
Stationed at 13.5 deg W. Continuation of the investigation of outer space; experimental retransmission of telephone and telegraph data in the centimetre band. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 112 , 274 .
- 1986 Apr 9 - - 07:55 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
High resolution photo reconnaissance; returned film in two small SpK capsules during the mission and with the main capsule at completion of the mission. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 179 .
- 1986 Apr 15 - - 11:31 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 Apr 18 - - 21:07 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M s/n 53726-198.
Replaced Cosmos 1503. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 Apr 18 - - 17:45 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Vandenberg . Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Vehicle: Titan 34D. LV Configuration: Titan 34D s/n 34D-9 (04D-2). FAILURE: Solid booster exploded 16 seconds after liftoff just over pad due to deterioration of solid motor thermal insulation.
KH-9 type satellite. References: 5 .
- 1986 Apr 18 - - 19:59 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M / ML.
Replaced Molniya 3-23. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 Apr 18 - - 17:45 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Vandenberg . Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Vehicle: Titan 34D. LV Configuration: Titan 34D s/n 34D-9 (04D-2). FAILURE: Failure.
- 1986 Apr 23 - - 19:40 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U2. LV Configuration: Soyuz 11A511U2 s/n B15000-009.
Unmanned supply vessel to Mir. Rendezvoused with Mir on 25 April, but problem with Mir's radio communication system delays docking until the next day. Docked with Mir on 26 Apr 1986 21:26:06 GMT. Undocked on 22 Jun 1986 18:25:00 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 23 Jun 1986 15:41:01 GMT. Total free-flight time 3.96 days. Total docked time 56.87 days. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 275 .
- 1986 Apr 26 - Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: Jubilee.
Time 14 minutes. References: 81 .
- 1986 May - Nation: Russia. Launch Vehicle: Energia.
Tests of the orbiter's ODU engine unit uncovered an apparent defect in gaseous oxygen valves of the reaction control system. Although it threatened to delay flight of the Buran, it was eventually discovered to be a software problem and remedied within days.
- 1986 May 3 - - 23:18 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 3914. LV Configuration: Delta 3914 / Delta s/n 178. FAILURE: Stage one main engine shutdown at T+71 seconds due to electrical failure.
- 1986 May 14 - - 12:43 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 May 14 - - 04:33 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon 3.
Replaced Cosmos 1626. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 May 15 - Nation: USSR.
- 1986 May - Nation: USA.
Planned shuttle mission for deployment of Ulysses spacecraft. Cancelled after Challenger disaster.
- 1986 May - Nation: USA.
Planned shuttle mission for deployment of Galileo spacecraft. Cancelled after Challenger disaster.
- 1986 May 21 - - 16:33 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
216 orbits. Materials processing experiments. Continuation of research on materials science in space. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 69 .
- 1986 May 21 - - 08:22 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U2.
Test of new Soyuz vehi cle. Recovered May 30, 1986 6:49 GMT. Unmanned test of Soyuz TM. Docked with Mir May 23 1987. Undocked 29 May.
Officially: Comprehensive experimental testing of spacecraft in independent flight and jointly with the Mir orbital station.
References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 May 23 - - 13:12 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M s/n 53772-362.
Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1627. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 May 24 - - 01:42 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: LC200L. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S86. LV Configuration: Proton 8K82K s/n 333-01 / 11S86 s/n 64L.
Stationed at 99 deg E. Transmission of Central Television programmes to a network of receivers for collective use. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 274 .
- 1986 May 27 - Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: Jubilee.
Maximum speed 540 kph. Maximum altitude 4000 m. Time 23 minutes. References: 81 .
- 1986 May 27 - - 09:21 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon 3.
Gathering meteorological information and data on penetrating radiation fluxes in circumterrestrial space. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 May 28 - - 07:55 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 May 28 - Nation: USSR.
Installed truss. References: 66 .
- 1986 May 29 - - 09:21 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 May 31 - Nation: USSR.
Tested truss structure. References: 66 .
- 1986 May 31 - - 00:53 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Kourou . Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 2/3. LV Configuration: Ariane 2 s/n V18. FAILURE: Third stage ignition failure. Destroyed by range safety.
Targeted for geosynch orbit. References: 5 .
- 1986 Jun 6 - - 04:04 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M s/n 47172-364.
- 1986 Jun 6 - - 12:43 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
High resolution photo reconnaissance; returned film in two small SpK capsules during the mission and with the main capsule at completion of the mission. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 179 .
- 1986 Jun 10 - - 00:49 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: LC200P. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S86. LV Configuration: Proton 8K82K s/n 322-02 / 11S86 s/n 60L.
Stationed at 345 deg E. Provision of telephone and telegraph radiocommunications and television broadcasting. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 111 , 274 .
- 1986 Jun 11 - Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: Jubilee.
Maximum speed 530 kph. Maximum altitude 4000 m. Time 22 minutes. References: 81 .
- 1986 Jun 11 - - 07:55 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. Also investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 Jun 12 - - 04:48 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon 3.
Replaced Cosmos 1666. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 June - Nation: USSR.
Planned flight to Salyut 7. Breakdown of Salyut 7, exhaustion of stock of Soyuz T spacecraft led to cancellation of mission. References: 94 .
- 1986 Jun 19 - - 20:09 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M s/n 53722-341.
Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1634. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 Jun 19 - - 10:33 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U.
Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
- 1986 Jun 20 - Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: Jubilee.
Time 25 minutes. References: 81 .
- 1986 Jun 20 - - 21:09 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M / ML.
Replaced Molniya 3-20. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
- 1986 June - Nation: USA.
Planned shuttle mission for deployment of commercial communications satellites. Cancelled after Challenger disaster.
- 1986 Jun 28 - Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Complex: Jubilee.
Time 23 minutes. References: 81 .
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