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1928 - Nation: USA.
1928 - Nation: Russia.
1936 - Nation: Russia.
1941 - Nation: Russia.
1946 - Nation: USA.
Bell flight 9. Rate of roll investigation. At Pinecastle AAF, Florida. References: 49 , 97 .
1946 - Nation: USA.
Bell flight 8. Dynamic stability check. At Pinecastle AAF, Florida. References: 49 , 97 .
1947 - Nation: Russia.
1958 - Nation: USA.
1960 - - 17:25 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC14. Launch Vehicle: Atlas LV-3A / Agena A. LV Configuration: Atlas LV-3 s/n 29D / Agena A s/n 1008. FAILURE: Second stage failed to separate.
Missile Defense Alarm System. References: 5 , 126 , 278 .
1962 - Nation: USA.
This featured the reception of the astronaut at the White House, a parade, and his address to joint session of Congress. References: 483 .
1964 - Nation: USA. Launch Vehicle: Saturn V.
The Lockheed-California Company released details of its recommendations to MSC on a scientific space station program. The study concluded that a manned station with a crew of 24 could be orbiting the Earth in 1968. Total cost of the program including logistics spacecraft and ground support was estimated at $2.6 billion for five years' operation. Lockheed's study recommended the use of a Saturn V to launch the unmanned laboratory into orbit and then launching a manned logistics vehicle to rendezvous and dock at the station.
1965 - Nation: USA. Launch Site: Edwards . Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 No. 1 Flight 52.
Maximum Speed - 6034 kph. Maximum Altitude - 46817 m. References: 38 , 49 , 97 .
1965 - - 05:02 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92.
Probable weather satellite. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1966 - - 11:12 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC34. Launch Vehicle: Saturn IB. LV Configuration: Saturn IB s/n SA-201.
Apollo-Saturn 201 was launched from Cape Kennedy, with liftoff of an Apollo Block I spacecraft (CSM 009) on a Saturn IB launch vehicle at 11:12:01 EST. Launched from Launch Complex 34, the unmanned suborbital mission was the first flight test of the Saturn IB and an Apollo spacecraft. Total launch weight was 22,000 kilograms.
Spacecraft communications blackout lasted 1 minute 22 seconds. Reentry was initiated with a space-fixed velocity of 29,000 kilometers per hour. CM structure and heatshields performed adequately. The CM was recovered by the USS Boxer from the Atlantic about 72 kilometers uprange from the planned landing point. (8.18 S x 11.15 W). References: 5 , 16 , 26 , 27 .
1968 - Nation: USA. Launch Vehicle: Atlas F.
The Boost Glide Re-entry Vehicle was launched from Vandenberg AFB, California to the area of Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean. It was launched from an Atlas missile booster and served to provide data on hypersonic manoeuvring flight characteristics.
1969 - - 07:47 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Vehicle: Delta E. LV Configuration: Thor Delta E1 s/n 483 / Delta s/n 67.
Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1969 - - 08:24 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Voskhod 11A57.
High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
1971 - Nation: USA.
Maximum Speed - 821 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13716 m. Flight Time - 348 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
1971 - - 05:05 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511L.
Second space test of the LK moon lander test using the T2K version. Followed the same programme as Cosmos 379.
Maneuver Summary:
189km X 252km orbit to 186km X 1189km orbit. Delta V: 251 m/s
186km X 1189km orbit to 200km X 10905km orbit. Delta V: 1320 m/s
Total Delta V: 2832 m/s.
Officially: Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space.
References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
1975 - - 09:07 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Voskhod 11A57.
High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
1977 - Nation: USSR.
The Earth Return Capsule serial number 11F76-0505 was successfully recovered. During the 1990's it was auctoned off at Sotheby's for $48,875.
1979 - Nation: USA.
Complete mated vertical ground vibration test program at MSFC, Enterprise (OV-101) References: 15 .
1982 - - 00:04 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 3914. LV Configuration: Delta 3910/PAM s/n 644 / Delta s/n 160.
TV, telephone. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1982 - - 20:09 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M.
Replaced Molniya 1-47. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. 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. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
President Marcos flees Philippines after ruling 20 years, as newly elected Corazon Aquino succeeds him
1986 - - 13:55 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . 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 .
1987 - - 13:26 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . 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 .
1987 - - 23:16 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 3914. LV Configuration: Delta 3914 / Delta s/n 179.
Stationed at 83 deg W. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1988 - Nation: USSR.
Completed solar array installation. Inspected exterior of station. References: 66 .
1988 - - 09:50 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M / 2BL.
Covered Oko constellation plane 5 - 75 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 100 .
1991 - - 04:48 GMT. Nation: USSR. Launch Site: Plesetsk . Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M s/n 47168-254.
Military navigation satellite. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1992 - - 23:45 GMT. Nation: Arab States. Launch Site: Kourou . Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L s/n V49.
Stationed at 31 deg E. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Stationed at 162 deg E. Domestic communications. Launching organization Arianespace. Launch time 2358 GMT. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1998 - - 07:07 GMT. Nation: USA. Launch Site: Vandenberg . Launch Complex: RW30 PAW. Launch Vehicle: Pegasus XL . LV Configuration: Pegasus XL s/n F20.
SNOE, the Student Nitric Oxide Explorer. Small satellite built by the University of Colorado to measure the Nitric Oxide density as a function of altitude. First satellite in the STEDI (Student Explorer Demonstration Initiative) program. References: 4 , 276 .
1999 - - 22:44 GMT. Nation: UK. Launch Site: Kourou . Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L s/n V116.
Skynet 4E was a SHF/UHF military communications satellite for the UK Ministry of Defense. Dry mass was 759 kg; it used a Thiokol Star 30 solid apogee motor. Stationed at 53 deg E.
The Arab League satellite had 20 Ku-band transponders and was to be stationed at 26 degrees East. Dry mass was 1200 kg.