Rocket was equipped with movable-tailpiece steering, catapult launching; length 18 ft 5.5 in.; diameter 9 in.; weight loaded 162 lb; altitude 2000+ ft; corrected well and strongly seven times in flight. References: 482 .

Decree 'On establishment of structure of NII-88' was issued. References: 474 .

Ionosphere research. Launched at 1153 local time. Altitude not reported; possible failure.

Council of Soviet Ministers (SM) Decree 'On approval of work on the R-11M missile' was issued. References: 474 .

AF flight 18. Murray attained 27584 m. Air Force then turned X-1A over to NACA. References: 49 , 97 .

Soviet Union announces successful launch of a "super longdistance intercontinental multistage ballistic rocket ...a few days ago," according to Tass Soviet News Agency. References: 17 .

A short range (300 nm) IRBM, was fired from AMR at 2030 hours EST. The nose cone impacted 0.03 nm short and, 0.22 nm to the right, of the intended target. This was the first Jupiter missile to be programmed for a short range flight. All primary and secondary missions were accomplished. References: 439 .

Maximum Speed - 6216 kph. Maximum Altitude - 27737 m. References: 38 , 49 , 97 .

Maximum Speed - 5426 kph. Maximum Altitude - 73030 m. References: 38 , 49 , 97 .

8 satellites, each weighing 45 kg. References: 5 , 126 .

2 chambers. Maximum Speed - 737 kph. Maximum Altitude - 12649 m. Flight Time - 479 sec. References: 49 , 97 .

Start structural assembly aft fuselage, Enterprise (OV-101) References: 15 .

Soyuz 15 was to conduct the second phase of manned operations aboard the Salyut 3 military space station, but the Igla rendezvous system failed and no docking was made. The two day flight could only be characterised as '... research in manoeuvring and docking with the OPS in various modes, and development of methods for evacuation and landing from space complex in new conditions....' The crew was recovered on August 28, 1974 20:10 GMT. Officially: Conduct of joint experiments with the Salyut-3 orbital scientific station. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 32 , 33 , 60 .

Jointly registered by the Federal Republic of Germany (A/AC.105/INF.329) and France (A/AC.105/INF.330). Symphonie flying model no II. Experimental telecommunications satellite. Orbit: geostationary. Also registered by the United Stat es in A/AC.105/INF.331 as 1975-77A, category C, with orbit 1427.4 min, 35364 x 35870 km x 0.0 deg References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 99 .

Manned two crew. Docked with Salyut 6. Delivered to the Salyut-6 station the third international 'Intercosmos' crew consisting of V F Bykovsky (USSR) and S Jaehn (German Democratic Republic) to carry out scientific research and experiments.Recovered November 2, 1978 11:05 GMT. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 32 , 33 .

Area survey 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 , 69 .

Telecommunications. Operating entity Telesat Canada. Longitude 104.5W. Anik D-1 Transmit frequencies (MHz): 3720, 3740, 3760, 3780, 3800, 3820, 3840, 3860, 3880, 3900, 3920, 3940, 3960, 3980, 4000, 4020, 4040, 4060, 4080, 4100, 4120, 4140, 4160, 4180. Power 8.9 watts on each frequency. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

Only flight of Orlets-2 long-duration military reconnaissance satellite with 22 film-return capsules. References: 2 , 5 , 6 .