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1970 - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: RT-15.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 During the Year -
  • N1M-L3M lunar landing complex draft project Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: L3M-1970. The original draft project anticipated use of a two-launch profile. On the first launch a Block R TB braking stage would be put on a translunar trajectory. The TB would place itself in lunar orbit. Next, the manned L3M lunar lander would be launched. This new spacecraft was much larger than the LK, with a mass of 21 tonnes landed on the lunar surface. The L3M would dock, tail-first, with the TB stage in lunar orbit. The RTB would act as a lunar crasher stage. The L3M would separate from the TB just over the lunar surface, then hover to a soft landing. The crew would spend up 16 days on the surface. Following completion of their work, the landing legs would be left behind, and the L3M would launch itself on a trans-earth trajectory. Just before arrival at earth, the crew would enter their Soyuz capsule, separate from the L3M, and make a lifting re-entry into the earth's atmosphere. It was felt that within the existing funding allocation of the original N1-L3 programme, enough N1's would be available to support a series of landings in 1978-1980.
1970 During the Year -
  • NASA Space Station / Space Base Studies Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Space Base, Space Station. Growth of the 12-man Saturn V-launched Space Station into a 50 man Space Base was a required capability in the Phase B NASA Space Station studies of 1969-1970. The original core Station Module was to be used in the Base build-up several years later or was to be used as a prototype of one of the Space Base modules. Space Base would serve as a major international facility for research, applications and for the support of other space operations such as servicing unmanned satellites.
1970? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V7.
  • V7 test Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 2 - Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsyklon 3.
  • Tsiklon 3 launch vehicle development authorised. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Tselina-D, Meteor. Central Committee of the Communist Party and Council of Soviet Ministers Decree 'On the Creation of the Carrier-Rocket 11K68 on The Basis of 11K69 RN and S5M Stage for Launch of Space Apparatus 'Tselina' and .Meteor'--approval of work on the Tsiklon-3 RN References: 474.
1970 January 2 - 06:42 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.240II.
  • ISRO 30.01 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 4 - Launch Vehicle: Saturn V.
  • NASA canceled the Apollo 20 mission and stretched out the remaining seven missions Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Spacecraft: Apollo Lunar Landing. Flight: Apollo 20. NASA had canceled the Apollo 20 mission and stretched out the remaining seven missions to six-month intervals, Deputy Administrator George M. Low told the press in an interview after dedication of the Lunar Science Institute (next to MSC in Houston). Budget restrictions had brought the decision to suspend Saturn V launch vehicle production after vehicle 515 and to use the Apollo 20 Saturn V to launch the first U.S. space station in 1972. References: 16.
1970 January 7 -
  • NASA issued instructions for deletion of the Apollo 20 mission from the program Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Spacecraft: Apollo LM. Flight: Apollo 20. NASA issued instructions for deletion of the Apollo 20 mission from the program. MSC was directed to take immediate action to:

    • Stop work on LM-14 and determine its disposition.
    • Delete requirements for the Apollo 20 spacesuits and portable and secondary life support systems.
    • Determine disposition of CSM 115A pending a final decision as to its possible use in a second workshop mission.
    • Reevaluate orbital science experiments and assignments and prepare proposed revisions.
    References: 16.
1970 January 8 -
  • Dale D. Myers was appointed NASA Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight. Nation: USA. Dale D. Myers was appointed NASA Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight with an effective date of 12 January. He succeeded George E. Mueller, who left NASA on 10 December 1969 to become a vice president of General Dynamics Corporation. Prior to his acceptance of the NASA position, Myers was Vice President and General Manager of the Space Shuttle Program at North American Rockwell.
1970 January 9 - 09:20 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 318 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1970-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 4292. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-01-21. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1970 January 10 -
  • Cosmonaut Pavel Ivanovich Belyayev dies in hospital at age of 44 -- complications from surgery for stomach ulcers. Nation: USSR. After getting progressively worse after his surgery, Belyayev dies in the hospital. Meanwhile initial planning is underway for the Soyuz 9 mission. References: 376.
1970 January 10 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.330GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 10 - Launch Site: Point Barrow. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.337GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 11 -
  • Funeral arrangements for Belyayev Nation: USSR. Kamanin is making state funeral arrangements for Belyayev. The question is -- shall he be given the same send-off as Gagarin and Komarov, or less? Word comes down from the Kremlin - less. He is to be buried not in the Kremlin wall at Red Square, but in Novodevich Cemetary. References: 376.
1970 January 12 -
  • Dale D Myers' appointed NASA Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Dale D. Myers' appointment as NASA Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight was announced effective January 12, to succeed Dr. George E. Mueller, who had joined General Dynamics Corp. in New York City as a Vice President. Before this appointment, Myers was Vice President and General Manager of the Space Shuttle Program, North American Rockwell Corp. References: 16.
1970 January 13 - 05:32 GMT - Launch Site: Tonopah. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk-12 Sandia 152-137.
  • LRL ROX-3 X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 13 - 23:50 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.384UM.
  • UM Pitot 42 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 171 km (106 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.452GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.453GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 01:10 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.343GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.447CM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 197 km (122 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 04:06 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.64UE.
  • Aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 259 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 04:41 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB AAF-VB-29.
  • Auroral lower elevatuib Ionosphere / plasma / meteor mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.448CM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 07:17 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.449CM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 09:15 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.450CM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 11:35 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.451CM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 207 km (128 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 14 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3B. LV Configuration: Titan 23B 23B-3 (3B-25).
  • OPS 6531 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 25 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 134 km (83 mi). Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Inclination: 110.00 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1970-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 4296. Decay Date: 1970-02-01. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6.
1970 January 15 - 00:16 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor Delta M. LV Configuration: Thor Delta M 557/D75.
  • Intelsat 3 F-6 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Mass: 293 kg (645 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 3. Agency: INTELSAT. Perigee: 36,079 km (22,418 mi). Apogee: 36,126 km (22,447 mi). Inclination: 14.30 deg. Period: 1,452.30 min. COSPAR: 1970-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 4297. Completed Operations Date: 1977-05-13. Stationed at 336 deg E. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 25 deg W in 1970; over the Atlantic Ocean 30 deg W in 1970-1971; over the Atlantic Ocean 20 deg W in 1971 Apr-1972 Mar; over the Indian Ocean 64 deg E in 1972-1974; over the Pacific Ocean 177 deg W in 1975 As of 5 September 2001 located at 163.49 deg E drifting at 4.024 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 47.49E drifting at 4.027W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
1970 January 15 - 13:39 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63.
  • Cosmos 319 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-Yu s/n 25. Mass: 250 kg (550 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Apogee: 1,508 km (937 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 102.00 min. COSPAR: 1970-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 4299. Completed Operations Date: 1970-07-01. Decay Date: 1970-07-01. Development of systems for air defence and the control of outer space. References: 2, 6, 99.
1970 January 16 -
  • Apollo 16-19 lunar orbital science experiments revised Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Flight: Apollo 16. An MSC meeting to realign the Apollo 16-19 lunar orbital science experiments recommended that the Sounding Radar Experiment, S-167, be deleted and the Lunar Electromagnetic Sounder, S-168, should be developed and flown. Scientific-value for the experiments was ranked in the following descending priorities for the various scientific disciplines: geochemistry, particles and fields, imagery and geodesy, surface and subsurface profiles, and atmospheres. References: 16.
1970 January 16 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC161. Launch Pad: LC161/ShPU-2. Launch Vehicle: RT-2. Model: RT-2P.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 16 - 05:40 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.79GM.
  • Auroral extreme ultraviolet Aurora / aeronomy / chemica mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 16 - 10:59 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC86/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63.
  • Cosmos 320 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-MO s/n 3. Mass: 375 kg (826 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: DS-MO. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 247 km (153 mi). Apogee: 326 km (202 mi). Inclination: 48.40 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1970-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 4301. Completed Operations Date: 1970-02-10. Decay Date: 1970-02-10. Used in development of aerodynamic systems for stabilisation and orientation of spacecraft. Also carried military optical equipment experiments. References: 2, 6, 99.
1970 January 16 - 11:06 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Bullpup Cajun. LV Configuration: Bullpup Cajun NASA 20.01GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 41 km (25 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 17 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC161/35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 17 - 01:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-210. LV Configuration: S-210-3.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 17 - 03:03 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.65UE.
  • Aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 19 -
  • HL-10 Flight 32 Nation: USA. Program: NASA Lifting Body. Payload: HL-10 flight 32. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: HL-10. Crew: Hoag. Maximum Speed - 1398 kph. Maximum Altitude - 26410 m. Flight Time - 410 sec. References: 49, 97.
1970 January 19 -
  • Soviet leadership interest in manned spaceflight has collapsed. Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut, Almaz, Skylab. Spacecraft: Almaz OPS, Salyut 1, Soyuz 7K-S. Kamanin notes that interest of the leadership in manned spaceflight has collapsed with the end of the moon race. Brezhnev has declared that his primary interest is in earth orbital space stations. Both Mishin and Chelomei have stations in development, but the work is progressing slowly. There will be no launch of either of their projects until 1972 - which means the Soviets will be beaten by the US Skylab. Kamanin believes the Americans can never be beaten in space unless all space projects are guided firmly by a single Ministry of Defence and Civilian Space office. Meanwhile the Hong Kong flu epidemic is hitting many at the cosmodrome - Moroz, Popovich, and Bykovsky are all seriously ill. References: 376.
1970 January 20 - 20:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63.
  • Cosmos 321 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-U2-MG s/n 1. Mass: 365 kg (804 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: DS-U2-MG. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 272 km (169 mi). Apogee: 479 km (297 mi). Inclination: 71.00 deg. Period: 92.10 min. COSPAR: 1970-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 4308. Completed Operations Date: 1970-03-23. Decay Date: 1970-03-23. Studed the Earth's magnetic poles. References: 2, 6, 99.
1970 January 21 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC142/34. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 21 - 02:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lambda. Model: Lambda 3H. LV Configuration: Lambda 3H L-3H-6.
  • Ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 1,848 km (1,148 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 21 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 322 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). Inclination: 65.30 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1970-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 4315. Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-01-29. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule References: 2, 6.
1970 January 23 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle.
  • NASA Houston in-house study of shuttle concepts Nation: USA. The study was in an attempt to resolve disputes between the centres as to the best approach. Houston's Faget straight-wing two-stage vehicle was in competition with concepts from other centres - recoverable versions of Saturn boosters, and an advanced single-stage-to-orbit Aerospaceplane. Payload for the Faget vehicle was to be only 5,700 to 6,800 kg to low earth orbit, and the system was to be operational by the end of 1975, after the last Apollo flight. References: 44.
1970 January 23 - 11:31 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor Delta N6. LV Configuration: Thor Delta N6 542/D76.
  • ITOS 1 Nation: USA. Program: Tiros. Payload: Tiros M. Mass: 309 kg (681 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: ITOS. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Apogee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1970-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 4320. Improved TIROS Operational Satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6.
  • Oscar 5 Nation: Australia. Program: Oscar. Payload: Australis-Oscar 5. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: Australi. Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Apogee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1970-008B. USAF Sat Cat: 4321. Australis-OSCAR 5 was launched piggyback with ITOS-1 (TIROS-M weather satellite. Weight 17.7 kg (9 kg of which was battery mass). Box shaped 304 x 431 x 152 mm. 2 meter monopole and 10 meter dipole antennas. It was the first amateur satellite to be remotely controlled. Built by students at The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Battery powered, Australis-OSCAR 5 transmitted telemetry on both 2 meter (144.050 MHz at 50 mW) and 10 meter (29.450 MHz at 250 mW) bands that operated for 23 and 46 days respectively. Passive magnetic attitude stabilization was performed by carrying two bar magnets to align with the Earth's magnetic field in order to provide a favorable antenna footprint. The University of Melbourne compiled tracking reports from hundreds of stations in 27 countries. References: 2, 6.
1970 January 23 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC25C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. LV Configuration: Poseidon C3XT-19.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 24 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 NRL NF3.193.
  • Solar infrared Solar infrared mission Nation: USA. Agency: NRL. Apogee: 207 km (128 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 25 - 02:20 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150 MI. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 MI-20 NASA 04.270UG.
  • Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 25 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-28.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 369 km (229 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 26 -
  • HL-10 Flight 33 Nation: USA. Program: NASA Lifting Body. Payload: HL-10 flight 33. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: HL-10. Crew: Dana. Maximum Speed - 1443 kph. Maximum Altitude - 26730 m. Flight Time - 411 sec. References: 49, 97.
1970 January 26 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Site: Natal. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Javelin. LV Configuration: Javelin N-J-19.
  • DLR N-J-19 Ionosphere mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 27 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-29.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 357 km (221 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 29 -
  • Kamanin is subject to a government audit of the Gagarin Centre and its future plans. Nation: USSR. The audit reveals that the institute should receive an 850,000 rouble budget increase, and construct new training facilities. References: 376.
1970 January 30 - Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: LA2A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: DF-4.
  • Nation: China. Agency: PRC MAI. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). First test of prototype DF-3 (perhaps same configuration as CZ-1); not deployed. References: 2.
1970 January 30 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC142/34. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 30 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC161/35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 January 30 - 15:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63. FAILURE: Second stage failed 128 seconds after launch.
  • DS-P1-I s/n 6 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-I. Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-I. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: F700130A. Operational radar target for the ABM forces. References: 2.
1970 January 30 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Site: Natal. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Javelin. LV Configuration: Javelin N-J-20.
  • DLR N-J-20 Ionosphere mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 1 - Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton 8K82K. LV Configuration: Proton 8K82K.
  • Space station programs rationalised. Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Almaz OPS, Soyuz 7K-S, Soyuz OB-VI, Salyut 1. Brezhnev orders a cooperative crash program to build a civilian space station to beat Skylab into orbit. The civilian station (later named Salyut) will use the Almaz spaceframe fitted out with Soyuz functional equipment. Mishin's OIS military station was cancelled and Chelomei's Almaz would continue, but as second priority to the civilian station. The Soyuz 7K-S station ferry, the 7K-ST, would be revised to be a more conservative modification of the Soyuz 7K-OK. The OIS cosmonaut group was incorporated into the Almaz group. References: 76.
1970 February 1 - 01:00 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: JCR. LV Configuration: JCR-3.
  • Test mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 2 -
  • Soyuz 9 experiment review Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-OK. Flight: Soyuz 9. Nikolayev visits the IMBP to review the modified ECS required for the long-duration Soyuz 9 mission. This will have to function reliably for 20 days. The biomedical experiments and objectives of the mission are also reviewed. References: 376.
1970 February 2 - 23:07 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5A. LV Configuration: Black Brant VA A-BBVA-23.
  • DLR A-BBV-23 Synove Aeronomy / ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 202 km (125 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 3 - 06:03 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lambda. Model: LS-C. LV Configuration: LS-C-3.
  • Test mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 3 - 22:24 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.113IE.
  • Ferdinand 25 / Polar 1 Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 283 km (175 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 4 - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: JCR. LV Configuration: JCR-4.
  • Test mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 4 - 02:59 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thorad SLV-2G Agena D. LV Configuration: Thorad SLV-2G Agena D 534 (TA12) / Agena D.
  • SERT 2 Nation: USA. Mass: 1,404 kg (3,095 lb). Class: Technology. Type: Ion engine. Spacecraft: SERT. Agency: NASA LeR. Perigee: 1,039 km (645 mi). Apogee: 1,046 km (649 mi). Inclination: 99.20 deg. Period: 106.00 min. COSPAR: 1970-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 4327. Space Electric Rocket Test; the ion engines aboard were operated until 1981. The SERT 2 development program started in 1966 and included thruster ground tests of 6742 hours and 5169 hours duration. A prototype version of the SERT 2 spacecraft was ground-tested for a period of 2400 hours with an operating ion engine. In addition to diagnostic equipment and related ion engine hardware, the spacecraft had two identical 15 cm diameter, mercury ion engines. Flight objectives included in-space operation for a period of 6 months, measurement of thrust, and demonstration of electromagnetic compatibility. The thruster maximum power level was 0.85 kW, and this provided operation at a 28 mN thrust level at 4200 s specific impulse. Flight data were obtained from 1970 to 1981 with an ion engine operating intermittently in one of three different modes, namely, HV ion extraction, discharge chamber operation only, or just neutralizer operation. Major results were that two mercury engines thrusted for periods of 3781 hours and 2011 hours. Test duration was limited due to shorts in the ion optical system. Thrust measured in space and on the ground agreed within the measurement uncertainties. Up to 300 thruster restarts were demonstrated. One power-processing unit accumulated nearly 17,900 hours during the course of the mission. Additionally, the ion propulsion system was electromagnetically compatible with all other spacecraft systems. References: 2, 6.
1970 February 4 - 04:41 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.441UI.
  • Aurora / ionosphere mission Aurora / ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 141 km (87 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 4 - 05:26 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C57/1.
  • ESRO C57 / 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 172 km (106 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 4 - 06:19 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.100UA.
  • Aurora / aeronomy / chemica mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 310 km (190 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 4 - 20:38 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. LV Configuration: Poseidon C3XT-20.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 5 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 NASA 13.13GT.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 5 - 02:21 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.101UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 340 km (210 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 6 -
  • Requirements for Apollo lunar roving vehicle (LRV) established Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Spacecraft: Apollo LRV. A statement of agreements was reached between NASA Hq. and the Centers covering the requirements for a lunar roving vehicle (LRV). Appropriate portions of the agreements were being incorporated in a revised Apollo Program Specification and in Apollo Program Directive No. 4. References: 16.
1970 February 6 - 04:16 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/23. Launch Pad: LC81/23?. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D 247-01. FAILURE: Failure of vehicle on launch.
  • Ye-8-5 s/n 405 - failure of vehicle on launch Nation: USSR. Program: Luna. Payload: Ye-8-5 s/n 405. Mass: 5,600 kg (12,300 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Lunar. Spacecraft: Luna Ye-8-5. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: F700206A. Decay Date: 1970-02-06. Robotic lunar soil return mission. References: 67, 274.
1970 February 6 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3E.
  • Operational test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 6 - 19:42 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 AC S44/1.
  • ESRO S44 / 1 Stellar ultraviolet Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 7 -
  • Soyuz 10 and 11 crew selections; Soyuz 9 experiment review Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut, Soyuz. Spacecraft: Salyut 1. Flight: Soyuz 10, Soyuz 11, Soyuz 9. Kamanin meets with nine generals involved in supervising aspects of the space programme. Only one is from the VVS aviation, the rest have artillery or rocket backgrounds. Naturally they have no bad words for the RSVN or TsUKOS. At the centre, crew selection for the Soyuz 10 and Soyuz 11 missions to the DOS space station are underway. A review is conducted of the biomedical and zero-G studies planned for Soyuz 9. This is followed by a meeting with General Komarov and the cosmonauts on plans for the new cosmonaut training building and a nine-story apartment building. References: 376.
1970 February 7 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 NASA 04.262GG.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 7 - 05:31 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 CRL AT3.726.
  • Infrared Infrared astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 8 -
  • Leonov wants to send letter to Brezhnev Nation: USSR. Work continues at the Gagarin Centre even on Sundays. Kamanin studies the reorganization of space units within the Ministry of Defence. Leonov wants to write a letter to Brezhnev, complaining about the management of the space programme. He wants to finger Mishin, Keldysh, Sminrov, Serbin, Ustinov, Krylov, Zakharov, and Grechko by name. Kamanin asks him -- can all the cosmonauts write to the head of state whenever they want? Who will protect them from the inferno of backlash that would result? He doesn't support Leonov's idea. References: 376.
1970 February 8 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576A3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F/Trident. LV Configuration: Atlas F/Trident 96F.
  • RMP-B-15 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 9 -
  • Salyut project begins. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Salyut 1, Almaz OPS, Soyuz 7K-T. Ministry of General Machine Building (MOM) Decree 105-41 'On creation of the DOS using Almaz as a basis' was issued. References: 474.
1970 February 9 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC161/35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 10 - 05:25 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.16UE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 10 - 05:27 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.442UI.
  • Aurora / ionosphere mission Aurora / ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 10 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 323 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1970-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 4328. Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-02-18. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule References: 2, 6.
1970 February 10 - 14:10 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC S72. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ESRO S72 Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC/ESRO. Apogee: 244 km (151 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 11 -
  • TsUKOS to be GUKOS Nation: USSR. Meeting of senior generals. The decision is made to reorganise TsUKOS as GUKOS and place it on an equal footing with the other services. References: 376.
1970 February 11 - 04:25 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lambda. Model: Lambda 4S. LV Configuration: Lambda 4S L-4S-5.
  • Ohsumi 5 Nation: Japan. Payload: L-4S-5. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Osumi. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 323 km (200 mi). Apogee: 2,440 km (1,510 mi). Inclination: 31.00 deg. Period: 113.40 min. COSPAR: 1970-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 4330. Decay Date: 2003-08-02. Engineering tests. Engineering test for the launching of scientific satellites. Injection point 29.7 N, 145.8 E References: 2, 6.
1970 February 11 - 08:40 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC10W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor Burner 2. LV Configuration: Thor Burner 2 287.
  • DMSP-Block-5A F1 Nation: USA. Program: DMSP. Payload: DAPP 1524. Mass: 195 kg (429 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: DMSP Block 5A. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 749 km (465 mi). Apogee: 840 km (520 mi). Inclination: 98.80 deg. Period: 100.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 4331. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. References: 2, 6.
1970 February 12 - 03:14 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 12 - 22:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Polar Atmospheric pressure Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 171 km (106 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 14 -
  • Soyuz 9 issues Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-OK. Flight: Soyuz 9. Kamanin meets with TsKBEM (Tregub, Anokhin) to review issues for the Soyuz 9 mission. These include post-flight care of the cosmonauts, the fact the centrifuge is not available for training, storage of rations and the possibility of spoilage during the long flight. References: 376.
1970 February 14 - 03:26 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5A. LV Configuration: Black Brant VA A-BBVA-24.
  • DLR A-BBV-24 Monica Aeronomy / ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 14 - 05:01 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5A. LV Configuration: Black Brant VA A-BBVA-25.
  • DLR A-BBV-25 Evelyn Aeronomy / ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 223 km (138 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 14 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 NASA 13.01UG.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 231 km (143 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 14 - 16:16 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 S66/2.
  • ESRO S66 / 2 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 16 -
  • Salyut crash program authorised. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Salyut 1, Almaz OPS, Soyuz 7K-T. Decree 57ss 'On creation of the DOS using Almaz as a basis' was issued. References: 474.
1970 February 16 -
  • Cosmonaut book Nation: USSR. Riabchakov is at the cosmonaut centre, conducting interviews for his upcoming book Soviet Cosmonauts. Kamanin reviews the film script 'Arkadiy Kamanin' by Bezuglov. The film enterprise needs clearance from the VVS before filming can start. References: 376.
1970 February 17 -
  • Apollo Applications Program redesignated the Skylab Program. Nation: USA. Program: Skylab. Spacecraft: Skylab. NASA announced that the Apollo Applications Program had been redesignated the Skylab Program. The name Skylab, a contraction connoting a laboratory in the sky, was proposed by Donald L. Steelman, USAF, while assigned to NASA. The name was proposed following an announcement by NASA in 1968 that they were seeking a new name for AAP. Then NASA decided to postpone renaming the program because of budgetary restrictions. Skylab was later referred to the NASA Project Designation Committee and was approved 17 February 1970.
1970 February 18 -
  • HL-10 Flight 34 Nation: USA. Program: NASA Lifting Body. Payload: HL-10 flight 34. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: HL-10. Crew: Hoag. Maximum speed. Maximum Speed - 1976 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20520 m. Flight Time - 380 sec. References: 49, 97.
1970 February 18 -
  • Kamanin opposes DOS Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz, Salyut, Almaz. Spacecraft: Salyut 1, Soyuz 7KT-OK, Almaz OPS, Soyuz OB-VI, Soyuz VI. Flight: Soyuz 10, Soyuz 11. Kamanin recommends the death benefit to be awarded to Belyayev's family. There is to be a one-time payment of 2,000 roubles to his wife; 1,100 roubles to his daughter; 180 roubles/month pension to the wife; 75 roubles/month to the daughter; access to cosmonaut centre sanatoriums; and a seven-room apartment in Moscow.

    Kamanin also reviews the government decree on the DOS-7K space station program. The Ministry of Defence is against it - they want to continue with the Almaz and Soyuz VI projects already underway. DOS will bring both of these to a halt. This is a repeat of the situation in 1967. Kozlov was making good progress on the original Soyuz VI, when it was killed by Mishin. Now three years later Mishin's Soyuz VI is put on the back burner. The Soyuz 7K-OK is still the only manned program brought to completion. Kamanin blames all this on Ustinov and Smirnov's stupid political manoeuvring. The DOS decree has not one word on the training of cosmonauts for these space station missions... References: 376.

1970 February 18 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC142/34. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67P.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 18 - 07:34 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Javelin. LV Configuration: Javelin NASA 8.55UE.
  • Auroral substorm Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 494 km (306 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 19 -
  • Tereshkova never to fly again Nation: USSR. Kamanin has a run-in with Tereshkova over her automobile benefit. Kamanin finds Tereshkova capricious and touching, but also sometimes downright rude. She is also very energetic .... and powerful (though her leadership of the Committee of Soviet Women). She badgers Kamanin after every cosmonaut meeting, as to when another female flight will be scheduled. Kamanin knows from his fights with the leadership on the issue that this will never happen. References: 376.
1970 February 19 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC162/36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 19 - 05:29 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.381GE.
  • Auroral particles Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 19 - 18:57 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M.
  • Molniya 1-13 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 461 km (286 mi). Apogee: 39,170 km (24,330 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 703.10 min. COSPAR: 1970-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 4336. Decay Date: 1975-09-29. The first launch of the 8K78M vehicle from the Plesetsk launch site. Operation of a system of long range telephone-telegraph radiocommunication, and transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to the stations of the Orbita network. References: 2, 6, 64.
1970 February 20 -
  • Soyuz 9 schedule; Soyuz Kontakt flights in limbo Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz, Lunar L3. Spacecraft: Salyut 1, Soyuz Kontakt. Flight: Soyuz 9, Soyuz n 17, Soyuz n 18, Soyuz n 19, Soyuz n 20. It was originally planned to fly two Soyuz spacecraft in August-September 1970, but at the end of December it was ordered that this be changed to a single 20 day flight in April 1970. Kamanin was given only two days to put together a training programme that had to prepare the cosmonauts for flight by 20 March. The State Commission meets and decides to move the Soyuz 9 flight to May, even though Kamanin says he can support the April schedule. It is the scientific institutes who say they cannot finish development of their experiments - even to meet the May schedule. Kamanin blames such chaos on Smirnov, Serbin, and Ustinov. References: 376.
1970 February 20 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC161/35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67.
  • Operational missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 21 -
  • Cosmonaut book Nation: USSR. Riabchikov conducts further interviews at the Gagarin Centre for his book. References: 376.
1970 February 21 - 12:35 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P53H.
  • UK-4 instrumented prototype Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 23 - 13:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 23 - 16:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C37/1.
  • ESRO C37 / 1 MPE Ba Ionosphere / barium release mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 24 -
  • X-24 Flight 9 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24A flight 9. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24A. Crew: Gentry. Glide. Maximum Speed - 819 kph. Maximum Altitude - 14326 m. Flight Time - 258 sec. References: 49, 97.
1970 February 24 - 07:19 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4A. LV Configuration: Black Brant IVA AAD-4-23.
  • VLF / Particles Ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 796 km (494 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 24 - 19:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 S70/1.
  • ESRO S70 / 1 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 186 km (115 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 24 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 2. LV Configuration: Skua 2 SM-7007.
  • Chaff Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA. Apogee: 102 km (63 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 25 -
  • Soyuz 9 decision preempts Soyuz Kontakt flights Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz, Lunar L3. Spacecraft: Soyuz Kontakt. Flight: Soyuz 9, Soyuz n 17, Soyuz n 18, Soyuz n 19, Soyuz n 20. Meeting with Mishin. It is clear that he wanted to continue with the original plan for a dual Soyuz flight in August. It was Afanasyev and Kerimov who were pushing for a single long-duration flight in May. There is no action by the Ministry of Defence to provide rational decision making in regard to manned spaceflight. References: 376.
1970 February 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF07. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. LV Configuration: Minuteman 1B 855.
  • FOT GT53B Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: SAC 1STRAD. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 25 - 01:05 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 25 - 16:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 S61/1.
  • ESRO S61 / 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 25 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 2. LV Configuration: Skua 2 SM-7014.
  • Chaff Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 26 -
  • Kamanin views DOS, continuation of N1-L3 with dismay Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz, Salyut, Lunar L3, Almaz. Spacecraft: Salyut 1, Soyuz 7K-LOK, LK, Almaz OPS, Soyuz OB-VI, Soyuz VI. Flight: Soyuz 10, Soyuz 11. The Ministry of Defence and VVS approve the draft DOS resolution. Kamanin has fought against it. He would prefer to develop a single reliable Soyuz spacecraft model by building and flying ten more (there are only four left of the original production lot in assembly). Instead the space leadership keep dreaming up new projects. In Kamanin's view, the DOS and its new Soyuz ferry design join Almaz, Soyuz VI, and the L3 as 'paper spacecraft'. Mishin still thinks he will 'teach the N1 to fly' and complete the L3, but Kamanin thinks the chances of this are nil. There is no coherent plan for Soviet spaceflight. References: 376.
1970 February 26 - 04:47 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 S61/2.
  • ESRO S61 / 2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 225 km (139 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 26 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 26 - 14:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Polar Atmospheric pressure Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 27 -
  • HL-10 Flight 35 Nation: USA. Program: NASA Lifting Body. Payload: HL-10 flight 35. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: HL-10. Crew: Dana. Maximum altitude. Maximum Speed - 1400 kph. Maximum Altitude - 27524 m. Flight Time - 416 sec. References: 49, 97.
1970 February 27 -
  • DOS schedules, Soyuz Kontakt flights still in play Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz, Salyut, Lunar L3, Almaz. Spacecraft: Soyuz Kontakt, Almaz OPS, Soyuz OB-VI, Soyuz VI. Flight: Soyuz 10, Soyuz 11, Soyuz n 17, Soyuz n 18, Soyuz n 19, Soyuz n 20. A meeting is held on the DOS project. The Central Committee and Soviet Ministers have directed that two DOS space stations be completed by the end of 1970. TsNIIMASH thinks this is impossible - the task can be accomplished in no less than 18 to 24 months. Mishin insists it can be done in ten months, as directed. Kamanin believes he won't even have it ready by the second half of 1971. It took five to seven years to just bring the Almaz, Soyuz VI, and L1 to flight status. This DOS will stop work on all other projects. Mishin still wants to fly two Soyuz spacecraft to test Bogomolov's Kontakt docking system for the L3. References: 376.
1970 February 27 - 00:00 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 2. LV Configuration: Skua 2 SM-7022.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 27 - 17:24 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63.
  • Cosmos 324 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-Yu s/n 32. Mass: 325 kg (716 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 274 km (170 mi). Apogee: 465 km (288 mi). Inclination: 71.00 deg. Period: 91.90 min. COSPAR: 1970-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 4338. Completed Operations Date: 1970-05-23. Decay Date: 1970-05-23. Development of systems for air defence and the control of outer space. References: 2, 6, 99.
1970 February 27 - 20:55 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 2. LV Configuration: Skua 2 SM-7029.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA. Apogee: 104 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 28 -
  • Failure to achieve space objectives in Five-Year Plan Nation: USSR. Program: Soyuz, Lunar L1, Lunar L3, Almaz. Spacecraft: Almaz OPS, Soyuz OB-VI, Soyuz VI. Kamanin is asked to assist in preparation of the next five-year plan for spaceflight (1971-1975). He muses that nothing that was to be accomplished in the last five-year plan was achieved, so what is he supposed to put in the new one? 1966-1971 was supposed to have seen Soviet manned flybys and landings on the moon; a cosmonaut contingent increased to 140 and cadres in training for military missions on the Soyuz VI and Almaz. None of this was achieved, and the cosmonaut corps actually only numbers 97. References: 376.
1970 February 28 - 00:00 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 2. LV Configuration: Skua 2 SM-7030.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 28 - 03:15 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.382GE.
  • Auroral particles Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 28 - 13:51 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 166 km (103 mi). References: 2.
1970 February 28 - 14:36 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Polar Atmospheric pressure Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 1 -
  • Wernher von Braun became NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Planning in Washington. Nation: USA. Wernher von Braun left MSFC to become NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Planning in Washington. Eberhard F. M. Rees, who had served as the MSFC Deputy Director Technical since 1963, became Director of MSFC.
1970 March 1 -
  • GUKOS formed to direct military space program. Nation: USSR. Ministry of Defence Decree 'On formation of GUKOS on the basis of TsUKOS and subordinated to RVSN' was issued. References: 474.
1970 March 1 - 04:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 NRL NB3.237.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NRL. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 2 - 00:25 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 2 - 01:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Polar Atmospheric pressure Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 179 km (111 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 2 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.90GE.
  • Dual Ba 1B Plasma / barium release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 2 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Barter Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.87GE.
  • Dual Ba 1A Plasma / barium release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 2 - 14:37 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 3 - 14:53 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.108GE.
  • Dual Ba 2B Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 3 - 21:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA5B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Arrow. LV Configuration: Black Arrow-BA0 R-1.
  • Nation: UK. Agency: RAE. Apogee: 550 km (340 mi). Successful suborbital research and development flight References: 2.
1970 March 4 - 12:14 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 325 Nation: USSR. Payload: Zenit-2 11F61 s/n 73. Mass: 4,720 kg (10,400 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 200 km (120 mi). Apogee: 327 km (203 mi). Inclination: 65.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 4340. Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1970-03-12. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite. References: 2, 6,93.
1970 March 4 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Barter Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.88GE.
  • Dual Ba 2A Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 4 - 14:41 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.109GE.
  • Dual Ba 3B Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 4 - 22:15 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thorad SLV-2H Agena D. LV Configuration: Thorad SLV-2H Agena D 551 / Agena D 1657.
  • KH-4B 1109 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-4B s/n 1109 / Agena D 1657. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-4B. Agency: NRO/CIA. Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Apogee: 257 km (159 mi). Inclination: 88.00 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 4342. Decay Date: 1970-03-26. KH-4B. Cameras operated satisfactorily but the overall image quality of both the forward and aft records is variable. References: 2, 6.
  • SRV 819 Nation: USA. Payload: SRV 1109-1. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Spacecraft: KH-4B. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 441 km (274 mi). Apogee: 509 km (316 mi). Inclination: 88.10 deg. Period: 94.10 min. COSPAR: 1970-016B. USAF Sat Cat: 4343. Decay Date: 1971-11-10. Radar monitoring; may or may not have existed!!! References: 2, 6, 172.
  • OPS 3402 Nation: USA. Payload: EHH B18. Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: SSF. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: 1970-016xx. USAF Sat Cat: 4343. Decay Date: 1971-11-10. References: 2, 279.
1970 March 5 - 03:05 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. LV Configuration: Minuteman 1B 782.
  • FOT GT54B Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: SAC 1STRAD. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 5 - 14:10 GMT - Launch Site: Barter Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.89GE.
  • Dual Ba 3A Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 5 - 23:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 162 km (100 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 6 - 02:12 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5A. LV Configuration: Black Brant VA A-BBVA-27.
  • DLR A-BBV-27 Chr'ine Aeronomy / ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 217 km (134 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 6 - 18:24 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.426UM.
  • UM Pitot 43 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 162 km (100 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 6 - 18:36 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.456CI.
  • Ionospheric / SX Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 6 - 23:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 -
  • President Nixon listed six specific objectives for the space program Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. In a White House release, President Nixon listed six specific objectives for the space program: continued exploration of the moon, exploration of the planets and the universe, substantial reductions in the cost of space operations, extension of man's capability to live and work in space, rapid expansion of the practical applications of space technology, and greater international cooperation in space. References: 16.
1970 March 7 - 14:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 161 km (100 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 15:45 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.435UI.
  • Ionospheric Eclipse ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 188 km (116 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 16:51 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin AFB. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Iroquois. LV Configuration: Nike Iroquois CRL A07.015-1.
  • Sphere Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 17:40 GMT - Launch Site: East Quoddy. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 3. LV Configuration: Black Brant III AAF-3A-42.
  • Eclipse solar ultraviolet and x-rays mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 17:59 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.427UM.
  • UM Pitot 44 Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 171 km (106 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.104GA.
  • Thermosphere Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 289 km (179 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:26 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.428UM.
  • UM Pitot 45 Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 176 km (109 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:27 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.105GA.
  • Thermosphere Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:35 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 NASA 13.03DS.
  • NRL NE4.238 Eclipse / solar ultraviolet mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/NRL. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:36 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 NASA 04.317US.
  • Far ultraviolet Eclipse Spectrum Eclipse / solar ultraviolet mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:36 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.457CI.
  • Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:37 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.436UI.
  • Eclipse ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:37 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.106GA.
  • Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:38 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.437UI.
  • Eclipse ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:39 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Iroquois. LV Configuration: Nike Iroquois CRL A07.902-5.
  • Mass spectrometer Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:40 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.438UI.
  • Eclipse ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 192 km (119 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:41 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.429UM.
  • UM Pitot 46 Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:46 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Iroquois. LV Configuration: Nike Iroquois CRL A07.902-10.
  • Mass spectrometer Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:47 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Javelin. LV Configuration: Javelin NASA 8.57CE.
  • Eclipse / plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 829 km (515 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:52 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 NASA 04.284CS.
  • Solar eclipse mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:55 GMT - Launch Site: East Quoddy. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 3. LV Configuration: Black Brant III AAF-3A-43.
  • Eclipse solar ultraviolet and x-rays mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 18:57 GMT - Launch Site: East Quoddy. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 3. LV Configuration: Black Brant III AAF-3A-44.
  • Eclipse solar ultraviolet and x-rays mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150 NASA 04.137DS.
  • NRL NE3.216 Solar eclipse mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 187 km (116 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 19:03 GMT - Launch Site: East Quoddy. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 3. LV Configuration: Black Brant III AAF-3A-45.
  • Eclipse solar ultraviolet and x-rays mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 19:25 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin AFB. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Iroquois. LV Configuration: Nike Iroquois CRL A07.016-2.
  • Sphere Eclipse aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 7 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 150A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 150A NASA 04.275DS.
  • NRL NE3.235 Solar eclipse mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 8 - 00:17 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.114IE.
  • Ferdinand 24 Aurora / ionosphere / plasma mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF. Apogee: 215 km (133 mi). References: 2.
1970 March 8 - 02:03 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch