Academy of Sciences Decree 'On formation of AN USSR Commission for Research on the Upper Layers of the Atmosphere' was issued. References: 474 .

Rocket performance test. Launched at 1042 local time. Reached 117.5 km.

Tested IR sensors for Midas program; did not carry camera or film capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

NASA announced Project Fire, a high-speed reentry heat research program to obtain data on materials, heating rates, and radio signal attenuation on spacecraft reentering the atmosphere at speeds of about 24,500 miles per hour. Information from the program would support technology for manned and unmanned reentry from lunar missions. Under the management of the Langley Research Center, Project Fire would use Atlas D boosters and the reentry package would be powered by an Antares solid-fuel motor (third stage of the Scout). References: 16 .

Testifying before the House Committee on Science and Astronautics during hearings on NASA's Fiscal Year 1966 budget, Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight George E. Mueller briefly outlined the space agency's immediate post-Apollo objectives: 'Apollo capabilities now under development,' he said, 'will enable us to produce space hardware and fly it for future missions at a small fraction of the original development cost. This is the basic concept in the Apollo Extension System (AES) now under consideration.' Additional Details: Apollo Extension System (AES) to produce space hardware for future missions at a fraction of the original development cost..

LEM Test Article 2 was shipped to Marshall Space Flight Center to undergo a series of Saturn booster vibration tests. References: 16 .

Maximum speed. Maximum Speed - 1976 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20520 m. Flight Time - 380 sec. References: 49 , 97 .

Maximum Speed - 1606 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20544 m. Flight Time - 447 sec. References: 49 , 97 .

High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .

Possible ELINT satellite. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

Measurement of density, temperature, composition of atmosphere. Launch time 10:05:28.5 GMT. Anticipated life: 3 years. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

Conduct first inert captive flight, Edwards (2 hours, 5 minutes), Enterprise (OV-101) References: 15 .

Studied dust, liquid droplets in upper atmosphere. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

Military topographic / cartographic satellite. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 101 , 102 .

Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1092. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

Military navigation satellite. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

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 .

Military navigation satellite. Positioned in plane 6 of constellation. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 107 .

Stationed at 44 deg E. Operation of telephone and telegraph radio communications and transmission of television programmes. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 274 .

Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 2 - Insulation blanket repair. References: 66 .

Plane 5. Ascending node 294.2 degrees. References: 4 , 276 .

Plane 5. Ascending node 294.2 degrees. References: 4 , 276 .

Plane 5. Ascending node 294 degrees. References: 4 , 276 .

Plane 5. Ascending node 294.1 degrees. References: 4 , 276 .

Plane 5. Ascending node 294.2 degrees. References: 4 , 276 .

Provided geosynchronous communications services for the Space Communications Corporation of Japan. Carried 23 Ku-band and 6 Ka-band transponders, and was equipped with a Marquardt R4D apogee engine and XIPS ion propulsion stationkeeping system. Stationed at 162 deg E.