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1974 January 1 - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: LC107/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Vertikal-4.
  • Ionosphere/Solar mission? Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,500 km (900 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 1 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV.
  • LRL ACS 11 X-ray Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: LC107/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: K65M-R.
  • Ionosphere/Solar mission? Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 3 -
  • Second Skylab mission capability would be retained until NASA planning for the FY 1976. Nation: USA. Program: Skylab. Flight: Skylab B. Flexibility to conduct a second Skylab mission would be retained until such time as NASA planning for the FY 1976 budget was complete. To accomplish this, NASA issued the following guidelines. Launch umbilical tower 2 would be retained in its present status for possible Skylab usage until a decision was made to prepare for a Skylab launch or to begin modifications for the Shuttle Program. Action would be continued to place in storage existing hardware (including appropriate backups and spares) required for conduct of a Skylab mission. The Skylab Program would fund the activities required to place the hardware in minimum cost storage and the storage costs through June 1974.
1974 January 5 - 01:45 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.23UG-UP.
  • JHU UVS Kohoutek Optical / ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 233 km (144 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 8 - 01:40 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.22DG-DP.
  • NRL NB12.271 Aeronomy / extreme ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 193 km (119 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 10 -
  • Studies on Skylab 1 OWS revisit at some future date. Nation: USA. Program: Skylab. Spacecraft: Skylab. Studies had been conducted to determine an end-of-mission configuration for the Orbital Workshop and for maintaining the option of an OWS revisit at some future date. MSFC assessed the special deactivation requirements for the AM, MDA, and the Workshop required to establish a satisfactory, economical configuration. JSC made an evaluation of ground support monitoring and control options. The OWS would be left in a configuration that would permit a revisit at some future date without reactivation.
1974 January 12 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC162/36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67.
  • DKh state trials flight Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 12 - 19:12 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 4 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 4 AC HRC 1.
  • DLR H-GR-58 X-ray astronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 246 km (152 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 15 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.14DS-NP.
  • Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 16 - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.14CS.
  • Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 16 - 02:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-45.
  • Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 360 km (220 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 16 - 17:40 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.511UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 205 km (127 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 16 - 18:13 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Super Arcas. LV Configuration: Super Arcas NASA 15.105UI.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 17 -
  • Kamanin sees Comet Kohoutek. Nation: USSR. References: 376.
1974 January 17 - 02:37 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.160GE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 17 - 10:07 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53753-208.
  • Cosmos 628 Nation: USSR. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Tsiklon. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 952 km (591 mi). Apogee: 1,008 km (626 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1974-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 7094. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6.
1974 January 19 - 01:38 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2313. LV Configuration: Delta 2313 587/D100. FAILURE: Partial Failure. Failed to reach planned orbit.
  • Skynet 2A Nation: UK. Program: Skynet. Mass: 129 kg (284 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Skynet. Agency: UK MoD. Perigee: 104 km (64 mi). Apogee: 1,803 km (1,120 mi). Inclination: 37.50 deg. Period: 104.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 7096. Decay Date: 1974-01-25. Partial Failure. Failed to reach planned orbit. References: 2, 6.
1974 January 19 - 11:34 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 4. LV Configuration: Skua 4 M4SCL-7401.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA/DLR. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 20 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC103. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M.
  • POR state trials missile launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 21 - 02:39 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.161GE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 21 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 4. LV Configuration: Skua 4 MS4CLO-7401.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA/DLR. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 22 - 02:41 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.162GE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 298 km (185 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 22 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lambda. Model: Lambda 3H. LV Configuration: Lambda 3H L-3H-8.
  • St 2: 329 km X-ray astronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 1,571 km (976 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 22 - 16:45 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.07CS.
  • Solar extreme ultraviolet / x-ray mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 238 km (147 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 23 - 02:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF06. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B.
  • SSTTP M2-28 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 23 - 06:06 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB AMD-VB-34.
  • Aurora / aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 23 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 4. LV Configuration: Skua 4 MS4CLO-7402.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA/DLR. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 24 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 629 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Apogee: 289 km (179 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 7100. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-02-05. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. First successful test of SpK small film return capsule planned for Yantar. SpK capsule FEU-170-13 No. 1702 / 2L successfully recovered. References: 2, 6, 69.
  • Cosmos 629 Nauka Nation: USSR. Payload: FEU-170-13 s/n 2L. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: 1974-003xx. USAF Sat Cat: 7100. Decay Date: 1974-02-05. References: 2, 279.
1974 January 25 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100N.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 25 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skua. Model: Skua 4. LV Configuration: Skua 4 MS4CLO-7403.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: INTA/DLR. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 26 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100N.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 26 - 09:59 GMT - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: LC12. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Terrier Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Terrier Tomahawk Sandia 152-202. FAILURE: Failure.
  • LRL ACS-7C X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2.
1974 January 26 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF25. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3.
  • OT GT24GB-1 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 27 - 19:08 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.139IE.
  • Ferdinand 35 / Polar 3 Aurora mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NASA/NDRE. Apogee: 238 km (147 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 30 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: SSBS. Model: SSBS S2. LV Configuration: SSBS S2 S-1E-2603.
  • Operational test Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 January 30 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 630 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 7104. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-02-13. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6.
1974 January -
  • Television version of Apollo 13 mission Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Flight: Apollo 13. Universal Studios filmed a program for the ABC TV Network entitled, "Houston, We've Got a Problem." Although fictitious, the show revolved around mission control and the flight controllers during the Apollo 13 mission. The production was televised March 2, 1974. References: 16.
1974 February 1 - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-29. Model: Vysota.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 1 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Temp-2S.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 1 - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-29. Model: Vysota.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 1 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: JCR. LV Configuration: JCR-10.
  • Test mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 3 - 15:19 GMT -
  • EVA Skylab 4-4 Nation: USA. Program: Skylab. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Skylab. Crew: Carr, Gibson Edward. Flight: Skylab 4. EVA Duration: 0.22 days. Retrieved solar camera film cartridges and external materials exposure package. References: 66.
1974 February 4 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC177. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 4 - 14:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 AC SL1203.
  • XRB / extreme ultraviolet survey X-ray / extreme ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 197 km (122 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 5 - 1974 February 6 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3T.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 6 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3T.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 6 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3T.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 6 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3T.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 6 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3T.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 6 - 00:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65053-209.
  • Cosmos 631 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-O. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 519 km (322 mi). Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 7109. Decay Date: 1980-10-03. Replaced Cosmos 479. Possible ELINT satellite. References: 2, 6.
1974 February 6 - 22:48 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4B. LV Configuration: Black Brant IVB (ESRO) D-101.
  • DLR A-BB4-63 Auroral mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 8 -
  • Landing of Skylab 4 Nation: USA. Program: Skylab. Flight: Skylab 4. Skylab 4 landed at 15:16 GMT.
1974 February 9 - 02:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.21UG.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 186 km (115 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 9 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lambda. Model: LS-C. LV Configuration: LS-C-7.
  • LE-3 test Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 10 - 1974 February 11 - 13:48 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC41. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3E. LV Configuration: Titan IIIE 23E-1 / Centaur D-1T E-1. FAILURE: Centaur LOX pump failure.
  • Sphinx Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Sphinx. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F740211A. Decay Date: 1974-02-12. Space Plasma High Voltage Interaction Experiment. Payload carried on test flight of Titan 3E booster. References: 126.
  • Viking Dynamic Simulator Nation: USA. Payload: VDS. Spacecraft: Viking. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: F740211B. References: 279.
1974 February 12 -
  • Mars 5, Mars Orbit Insertion Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Mars M-73.
1974 February 12 - 04:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.31UG.
  • Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 12 - 08:56 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 632 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 176 km (109 mi). Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 7117. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-02-26. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6.
1974 February 13 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H.
  • HAVE MILL 1 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 13 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC140/18. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. FAILURE: Failure.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2.
1974 February 13 - 15:36 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. LV Configuration: MR-12 D-75MG.
  • IPOCAMP? Nation: USSR. Agency: AN/CNES. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 13 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-10 (3B-44).
  • OPS 6889 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 41 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 135 km (83 mi). Apogee: 396 km (246 mi). Inclination: 110.40 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 7121. Decay Date: 1974-03-17. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6.
1974 February 13 - 22:01 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4B. LV Configuration: Black Brant IVB AAF-4B-31.
  • Aurora / ionosphere / fields mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 638 km (396 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 14 - 06:07 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC CRL A18.006-4.
  • CVF Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 15 -
  • X-24 Flight 36 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 8. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Love Michael. Maximum Speed - 724 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 307 sec. References: 49, 97.
1974 February 15 - 12:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 16 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: M. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Mu. Model: Mu-3C. LV Configuration: Mu-3C M-3C-1.
  • Tansei 2 Nation: Japan. Payload: MS T2. Mass: 65 kg (143 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Tansei. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 284 km (176 mi). Apogee: 3,231 km (2,007 mi). Inclination: 31.20 deg. Period: 121.70 min. COSPAR: 1974-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 7122. Decay Date: 1983-01-22. Attitude control satellite (performance test of launch vehicle). References: 2, 6.
1974 February 16 - 08:33 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 350. LV Configuration: Aerobee 350 CRL A35.191-2.
  • HISTAR Infrared astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 16 - 10:03 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.400-1.
  • Density Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 190 km (110 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 18 - 10:05 GMT - Launch Site: San Marco. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout D-1. LV Configuration: Scout D-1-F S190C.
  • San Marco 4 Nation: Italy. Payload: San Marco C2. Mass: 164 kg (361 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere. Spacecraft: San Marco. Agency: CRS. Perigee: 270 km (160 mi). Apogee: 875 km (543 mi). Inclination: 2.90 deg. Period: 96.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 7154. Decay Date: 1976-05-04. Measurement of density, temperature, composition of atmosphere. Launch time 10:05:28.5 GMT. Anticipated life: 3 years. References: 2, 6.
1974 February 19 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100N.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 19 - 07:43 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Hydac. LV Configuration: Nike Hydac NH74-1.
  • ICECAP 74A Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL/DNA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 20 - 17:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A (ESRO) C111/1.
  • SSC C111 / 1 Aurora mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 155 km (96 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 20 - 18:07 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.134IE.
  • SSC S10 / 2 (Substorm) Aurora mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 235 km (146 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 20 - 18:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A (ESRO) C111/2.
  • SSC C111 / 2 Aurora mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 20 - 19:07 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.133IE.
  • SSC S10 / 1 (Substorm) Aurora mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 235 km (146 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 21 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC104. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M.
  • POR state trials missile launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 21 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100N.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 21 - 09:16 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC CRL A18.116-1.
  • HIRIS Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 22 - 04:59 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 2. LV Configuration: Black Brant II ADD-2A-128.
  • Auroral VUV Aurora / aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 22 - 06:31 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.526UA.
  • Auroral zone NO Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 137 km (85 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 24 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC101. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 24 - 14:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 25 - 07:38 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC CRL A18.219-1.
  • MUTI Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 195 km (121 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 26 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC173. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 February 27 - 11:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63.
  • Cosmos 633 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-Yu s/n 71. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 271 km (168 mi). Apogee: 491 km (305 mi). Inclination: 71.00 deg. Period: 92.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 7187. Completed Operations Date: 1974-10-04. Decay Date: 1974-10-04. Development of systems for air defence and the control of outer space. References: 2, 6, 99.
1974 February 28 - 02:53 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB AKF-VB-39.
  • ISIS-2 pass Aurora mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 246 km (152 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 1 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 395-C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 2. LV Configuration: Titan II B-85.
  • Operational Test M2-31 Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). SSTTP M2-31 Target mission References: 2.
1974 March 1 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC177. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100.
  • State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 1 - 03:34 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.527UA. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2.
1974 March 2 - 05:27 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.528UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 5 -
  • X-24 Flight 37 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 9. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Manke. First supersonic flight. Maximum Speed - 1139 kph. Maximum Altitude - 18390 m. Flight Time - 437 sec. References: 49, 97.
1974 March 5 - 10:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 162 km (100 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 5 - 11:38 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-16 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 16. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 821 km (510 mi). Apogee: 877 km (544 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 101.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 7209. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6.
1974 March 5 - 16:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63.
  • Cosmos 634 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-Yu s/n 67. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 271 km (168 mi). Apogee: 491 km (305 mi). Inclination: 70.90 deg. Period: 92.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 7211. Completed Operations Date: 1974-09-19. Decay Date: 1974-10-09. Development of systems for air defence and the control of outer space. References: 2, 6, 99.
1974 March 5 - 23:36 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.518GA.
  • Auroral VUV Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 6 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576A1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F. LV Configuration: Atlas F 73F.
  • BMRS SFT-1 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 9 -
  • Kamanin in retirement. Nation: USSR. Gagarin's birthday. Kamanin reflects that before Gagarin's death, everything seemed possible - they were planning manned expeditions to the Moon, Mars, Venus…now there are no plans for man to ever get beyond low earth orbit. Kamanin's life in retirement is full of small concerns. He spends time at the dacha, the apartment needs repairs but he has no savings to pay for it. He goes to Communist Party meetings and commemorations of various space anniversaries. He is consulted to provide advice for historical books and films. References: 376.
1974 March 9 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H.
  • HAVE MILL 2 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 9 - 02:22 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout D-1. LV Configuration: Scout D-1-F S188C.
  • Miranda Nation: UK. Payload: X-4. Mass: 93 kg (205 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Miranda. Agency: RAE. Perigee: 677 km (420 mi). Apogee: 866 km (538 mi). Inclination: 97.90 deg. Period: 100.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 7213. Satellite technology. Miranda was launched at 02:22:11.4 GMT on 1974 Mar 9. Interjection point 13.9N, 126.0E. Anticipated life: longer than 50 years. References: 2, 6.
1974 March 10 - 09:20 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.158IE.
  • Auroral mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 189 km (117 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 12 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF05. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2.
  • ERCS GIANT MOON 5 Communications mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 13 - 19:55 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 171 km (106 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 14 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57.
  • Cosmos 635 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Apogee: 322 km (200 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1974-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 7216. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-03-26. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated Nauka autonomous subsatellite 17KS M15000-171 / 1L which tested astro-visir and radio altimeter systems for Yantar. References: 2, 6, 69.
  • Nauka Cosmos 635 Nation: USSR. Payload: Nauka 17KS No. 1L. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.52 min. COSPAR: 1974-014E. USAF Sat Cat: 7222. Decay Date: 1974-04-07. References: 2, 279.
1974 March 14 - 12:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 177 km (109 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 14 - 17:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 177 km (109 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 14 - 19:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 162 km (100 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 15 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 173 km (107 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 16 - 03:35 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.11GG.
  • Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 199 km (123 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 16 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC10W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor Burner 2A. LV Configuration: Thor Burner 2A 207.
  • DMSP-Block-5B F5 Nation: USA. Program: DMSP. Payload: DMSP 8531. Mass: 195 kg (429 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: DMSP Block 5B. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 757 km (470 mi). Apogee: 846 km (525 mi). Inclination: 99.10 deg. Period: 100.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 7218. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. References: 2, 6.
1974 March 16 - 12:28 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Sandhawk Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Sandhawk Tomahawk [Strypi Tomahawk?].
  • Acanta / Contiga Aeronomy / Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 576 km (357 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 16 - 13:48 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk Acanta Contiga.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 17 - 19:02 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Super Chief. Model: Super Chief II.
  • Extreme ultraviolet Airglow Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NRL. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 18 - 20:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 167 km (103 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 19 - 17:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 20 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 636 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Apogee: 302 km (187 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 7225. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-03. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6.
1974 March 21 - 04:13 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.29UE.
  • Auroral Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 251 km (155 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 21 - 16:43 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 22 - 06:45 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.421GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 22 - 09:31 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.422GM.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 23 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576A3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F. LV Configuration: Atlas F 97F.
  • BMRS ACE-2 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 23 - 08:11 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Strypi. Model: Strypi. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Acanta-Contiga Aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 24 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H.
  • HAVE MILL 3 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 26 - 13:35 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/23. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 282-01.
  • Cosmos 637 Nation: USSR. Payload: Gran dummy s/n 21D. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Spacecraft: Raduga. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,493 km (22,054 mi). Apogee: 35,795 km (22,241 mi). Inclination: 14.30 deg. Period: 1,428.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 7229. Completed Operations Date: 1974-03-26. Test of Block D stage in geosynchronous satellite delivery role. Placed dummy Raduga satellite in geosynchronous orbit. As of 4 September 2001 located at 44.61 deg E drifting at 1.835 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 119.66E drifting at 1.819E degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274.
1974 March 28 - 04:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF07. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2.
  • FOT GT117M-1 Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 28 - 04:05 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.303-3.
  • Churchill 74 Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 29 -
  • Mariner 10 first flyby of Mercury Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Mariner 10. Mariner 10 flew past Mercury at 756 km altitude. Photographs taken during the pass revealed an intensely cratered, Moon-like surface and a faint atmosphere of mostly helium.
1974 March 29 -
  • Mariner 10, first Mercury Flyby Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Mariner 10.
1974 March 29 - 02:00 GMT - Launch Site: Chilca. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4B.
  • EQUION Ionosphere / eclipse mission Nation: Canada. Agency: Aerospace. Apogee: 742 km (461 mi). References: 2.
1974 March 29 - 04:24 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 167 km (103 mi). References: 2.
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