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Previous Home Next 1974 April 1 - 22:37 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P174H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 1 - 22:56 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P178H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 2 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF02. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. FOT GT119M Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 3 - 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 April 3 - 03:47 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.303-1. Churchill 74 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 209 km (129 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 3 - 05:24 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P173H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 3 - 05:40 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P177H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 3 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 638 Nation: USSR. Program: ASTP. Payload: Soyuz ASTP s/n 71-EPSA. Mass: 6,570 kg (14,480 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-TM. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Apogee: 309 km (192 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 7234. Duration: 9.89 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-13. Unmanned Soyuz test flight. Recovered April 13, 1974 5:05 GMT. Soyuz ASTP Test. Maneuver Summary: 190km X 309km orbit to 190km X 266km orbit. Delta V: 12 m/s 190km X 266km orbit to 240km X 300km orbit. Delta V: 23 m/s 240km X 300km orbit to 258km X 274km orbit. Delta V: 12 m/s Total Delta V: 47 m/s. Officially: Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 3 - 14:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 3 - 19:18 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.303-4. Churchill 74 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 4 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 639 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Apogee: 226 km (140 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 7240. Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-15. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 4 - 13:43 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 166 km (103 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 5 - 01:25 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF21. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 PVM-5. Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 6 - 04:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 350. LV Configuration: Aerobee 350 NASA 17.12CG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 237 km (147 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 9 - 05:21 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.303-2. Churchill 74 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 10 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3D. LV Configuration: Titan IIID 23D-9. KH-9 no. 08 Capsule Nation: USA. Payload: P 73-7. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-9. Agency: U.S. Air Force. Perigee: 786 km (488 mi). Apogee: 830 km (510 mi). Inclination: 94.60 deg. Period: 101.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-020xx. USAF Sat Cat: 7244. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. KH-9 no. 08 Nation: USA. Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-9. Agency: NRO/CIA. Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 94.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-020A. USAF Sat Cat: 7242. Decay Date: 1974-07-28. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. OPS 4547 Nation: USA. Payload: SSF-B No. 25. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: SSF. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 503 km (312 mi). Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Inclination: 94.00 deg. Period: 95.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-020C. USAF Sat Cat: 7247. Decay Date: 1980-02-22. Radar monitoring. References: 2, 6, 172. S73-7 Cal Balloon Nation: USA. Spacecraft: S73-7 Cal Balloon. Agency: USAF AFSC. COSPAR: 1974-020xx. USAF Sat Cat: 7242. Decay Date: 1974-07-28. References: 2, 279. 1974 April 11 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Javelin. Model: Nike Javelin. LV Configuration: Nike Javelin NJ-74-1. ICECAP 74B Auroral mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL/DNA. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 11 - 12:23 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 640 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 201 km (124 mi). Apogee: 225 km (139 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 7245. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-04-23. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated capsule (?). References: 2, 6. 1974 April 12 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. FAILURE: Failure. Zenit-4MK Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: F740412A. High resolution photo reconnaissance mission. References: 279. 1974 April 12 - 23:24 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 12 - 23:25 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Astrobee. Model: Astrobee D. LV Configuration: Astrobee D CRL A30.413-2. VLF Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 13 - 23:33 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2914. LV Configuration: Delta 2914-C 588/D101. Westar 1 Nation: USA. Program: Westar. Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 333. Agency: WUTC. Perigee: 35,886 km (22,298 mi). Apogee: 35,900 km (22,300 mi). Inclination: 13.40 deg. Period: 1,441.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 7250. Completed Operations Date: 1983-05-02. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 99 deg W in 1974-1982; over the Americas at 100 deg W in 1982; over the Americas at 97 deg W in 1982; over the Americas at 79 deg W in 1982-1983 As of 5 September 2001 located at 85.83 deg W drifting at 1.372 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 89.54E drifting at 1.381W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 16 - 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 April 16 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF06. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. SSTTP M2-135 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 17 - 10:23 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.26UE. ECHO III Auroral mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 275 km (170 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 18 - 08:40 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Paiute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Paiute Tomahawk CRL A10.312-3. ICECAP 74B Echo 3? Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 185 km (114 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 19 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.520UI. Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 199 km (123 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 20 - 20:53 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 1-27 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 606 km (376 mi). Apogee: 39,752 km (24,700 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 717.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-023A. USAF Sat Cat: 7260. Decay Date: 1983-11-17. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. 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. 1974 April 22 - 18:02 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 CRL A04.208-2. Extreme ultraviolet Aeronomy / solar extreme ultraviolet mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 212 km (131 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 23 - 00:03 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 AC SL1207. Ions / Ba / Li / Te Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 177 km (109 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 23 - 14:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65033-202. Cosmos 641 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 65. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,387 km (861 mi). Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 7265. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 642 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 66. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,319 km (819 mi). Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-024B. USAF Sat Cat: 7266. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 643 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 67. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,352 km (840 mi). Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-024C. USAF Sat Cat: 7267. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 644 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 68. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,335 km (829 mi). Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-024D. USAF Sat Cat: 7268. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 645 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 69. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,369 km (850 mi). Apogee: 1,482 km (920 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-024E. USAF Sat Cat: 7269. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 646 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 70. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,404 km (872 mi). Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-024F. USAF Sat Cat: 7270. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 647 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 71. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,422 km (883 mi). Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-024G. USAF Sat Cat: 7271. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 648 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 72. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,438 km (893 mi). Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-024H. USAF Sat Cat: 7272. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 24 - 11:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Meteor 1-17 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 17. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 855 km (531 mi). Apogee: 879 km (546 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-025A. USAF Sat Cat: 7274. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 24 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: RH. Model: RH-560. First test Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 26 - 14:23 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 2-09 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,309 km (813 mi). Apogee: 35,168 km (21,852 mi). Inclination: 64.40 deg. Period: 640.60 min. COSPAR: 1974-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 7276. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system within the Soviet Union and transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita and participating international networks (international cooperation scheme). References: 2, 6. 1974 April 27 - 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 April 27 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC105. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. FAILURE: Failure. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 April 27 - 08:10 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF03. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. SSTTP M2-35 Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 April 28 - 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 April 29 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 649 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Apogee: 299 km (185 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 7280. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-11. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 29 - 17:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M Yu47121-15. Cosmos 650 Nation: USSR. Mass: 600 kg (1,320 lb). Spacecraft: Sfera. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,368 km (850 mi). Apogee: 1,401 km (870 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 113.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 7281. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6. 1974 April 30 - X-24 Flight 38 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 10. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Love Michael. Maximum Speed - 930 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15860 m. Flight Time - 419 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 April 30 - 16:55 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P72H. Quiet ionosphere Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 1 - Launch Vehicle: N1. N1 cancellation imminent Nation: USSR. Program: Lunar L3. Spacecraft: LK, Soyuz 7K-LOK, MKBS, Mars 5NM, L3M-1972. Ustinov achieved a leadership consensus to kill the N1 by the beginning of May 1974. He achieved the agreement of the other Ministers on the Military-Industrial Commission, and finally Keldysh. Projects that were ongoing that were linked with the N1 included: the lunar base, MKBS space station, Mars robotic soil return spacecraft and manned expedition, a space radio telescope with a 100 m antenna, and multiple channel communications satellites. All of these died with the cancellation. If 8L had been successful, then after 1 or 2 further test launches, the N1-L3M could begin flying. That meant that the Soviet Union was within 3 to 4 years of establishing long-term lunar expeditions and a moon base. The Americans would have been leapfrogged. Instead, the leadership decided to develop a completely new heavy-lift launch vehicle, which never became operational before the Soviet Union collapsed. References: 367. 1974 May 1 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576A1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F. LV Configuration: Atlas F 54F. BMRS SFT-2 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 May - Tselina-2 specifications approved. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Tselina-2. The draft project was drawn up in the first quarter of 1974 and the MO approved the TTZ in May 1974. 1974 May 2 - Launch Vehicle: N1. N1-L3 program is cancelled Nation: USSR. Program: Lunar L3. Class: Manned. The N1 program was cancelled before the next test flight. Mishin was removed as head of NPO Energia. Kozlov is first asked to replace him, but he prefers to stay in Samara. Glushko is appointed as the second choice. Two fully assembled (serial numbers 8L and 9L), and four partially assembled rockets were available at time of cancellation. These would have been the first to use the new modernized series NK-33/NK-39 engines. 8L was planned for launch in the fourth quarter of 1974. Confidence was high that, based on the massive telemetry received on the 7L flight, that all problems would have been rectified. A total of 3.6 billion rubles was spent on the N1-L3 program, of which 2.4 billion rubles went into N1 development. Those on the project felt that they were within months of finally providing the Soviet Union with a heavy-lift booster. Instead the work was discarded, and Glushko began design of the RLA/Vulkan with entirely new configuration and engines. References: 23, 69. 1974 May 2 - Launch Vehicle: Energia, N1. Development of Block R LH2/LOX stage begins Nation: USSR. Program: Buran. Development of the Block Sr for the N1M cancelled; work on the smaller Block R LH2/LOX stage was resumed. This stage was eventually to have been used on the Buran / Vulkan launch vehicles. References: 21. 1974 May 2 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF02. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT44GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 7 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Forschungsflugkorper. LV Configuration: Forschungsflugkorper 3. DLR C-FFK-47 test Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 8 - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Astrobee. Model: Astrobee F. LV Configuration: Astrobee F NASA 12.21GT. FAILURE: Failure. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 155 km (96 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 14 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ute. Model: Nike Malemute. LV Configuration: Nike Malemute NASA 28.01GT. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 15 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 651 Nation: USSR. Program: RORSAT. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft: US-A. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 890 km (550 mi). Apogee: 946 km (587 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 103.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-029C. USAF Sat Cat: 7388. Decay Date: 1974-09-05. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 15 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 652 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Apogee: 343 km (213 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1974-030A. USAF Sat Cat: 7292. Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-23. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 15 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 653 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 192 km (119 mi). Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 7293. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-27. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 15 - 21:37 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.482UI. Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 15 - 22:11 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.18US. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 281 km (174 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 15 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 15 - 23:45 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 17 - 06:53 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 654 Nation: USSR. Program: RORSAT. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft: US-A. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 924 km (574 mi). Apogee: 1,006 km (625 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 104.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-032D. USAF Sat Cat: 7397. Decay Date: 1974-09-07. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 17 - 09:31 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2914. LV Configuration: Delta 2914 590/D102. SMS 1 Nation: USA. Payload: SMS A. Mass: 243 kg (535 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: SMS. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 36,216 km (22,503 mi). Apogee: 36,303 km (22,557 mi). Inclination: 15.50 deg. Period: 1,460.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 7298. Completed Operations Date: 1981-01-29. Synchronous Meteorological Satellite. 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 45 deg W in 1974-1975; over the Atlantic Ocean 75 deg W in 1975; over the Americas at 105 deg W in 1976-1978; over the Americas at 91 deg W in1978; over the Atlantic Ocean 75 deg W in 1979; over the Atlantic Ocean 70 deg W in 1979; over the Pacific Ocean 132 deg W in 1980 As of 3 September 2001 located at 84.60 deg W drifting at 5.986 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 116.51E drifting at 5.981W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 17 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53749-167. Intercosmos 11 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-U3-IK s/n 4. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: DS-U3-IK. Agency: IK. Perigee: 483 km (300 mi). Apogee: 511 km (317 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 94.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-034A. USAF Sat Cat: 7299. Completed Operations Date: 1975-02-14. Decay Date: 1979-09-06. Investigation of solar ultraviolet rays and X-rays and their effect on the earth's upper atmosphere. References: 2, 6, 99, 116. 1974 May 19 - Launch Vehicle: N1. N1 launches suspended. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: L3M-1972. Ministry of Defence Decree 'On suspension of further launches of the N1' was issued. References: 474. 1974 May 19 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H. HAVE MILL 4 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 21 - 06:16 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53719-152. Cosmos 655 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-O. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 523 km (324 mi). Apogee: 542 km (336 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 95.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-035A. USAF Sat Cat: 7306. Decay Date: 1980-11-19. Replaced Cosmos 536. Possible ELINT satellite. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 22 - NPO Energia founded. Nation: USSR. Decree 'On formation of NPO Energia' was issued. References: 474. 1974 May 23 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: LC43/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. FAILURE: A problem in separation of the second and third stages of resulted in radio contact being lost with the spacecraft at T+439.6 sec. This automatically triggered the destruct charge in the Yantar OSA Descent Module, destroying the spacecraft and booster. Yantar-2K failure. Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 1. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-2K. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: F740523A. First test launch of Yantar second generation reconnaissance spacecraft. References: 42, 69. 1974 May 24 - X-24 Flight 39 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 11. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Manke. Maximum Speed - 1212 kph. Maximum Altitude - 17060 m. Flight Time - 448 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 May 27 - 07:20 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511. Cosmos 656 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: Soyuz 7K-T(A9) s/n 61. Mass: 6,675 kg (14,715 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-T/A9. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Apogee: 364 km (226 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-036A. USAF Sat Cat: 7313. Duration: 2.01 days. Decay Date: 1974-05-29. Unmanned test flight of the Soyuz 7K-T(A9) Soyuz variant designed for docking with the military Almaz space station. Recovered May 29, 1974 7:50 GMT. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 28 - 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 May 29 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H. HAVE MILL 5 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 29 - 08:56 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D 282-02. Luna 22 Nation: USSR. Program: Luna. Payload: Ye-8-LS s/n 206. Mass: 5,835 kg (12,863 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Lunar. Spacecraft: Luna Ye-8-LS. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 220 km (130 mi). Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). Inclination: 19.60 deg. Period: 130.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 7315. Decay Date: 1975-12-31. Heavy lunar orbiter. Scientific investigation of the moon and circumlunar space from the orbit of an artificial satellite of the Moon, which was begun by the Luna 19 automatic station. The spacecraft carried imaging cameras and also had the objectives of studying the Moon's magnetic field, surface gamma ray emissions and composition of lunar surface rocks, and the gravitational field, as well as micrometeoroids and cosmic rays. Luna 22 braked into a circular lunar orbit on 2 June 1974. The spacecraft made many orbit adjustments over its 18 month lifetime in order to optimise the operation of various experiments, lowering the perilune to as low as 25 km. Manoeuvring fuel was exhausted on 2 September and the mission was ended in early November. Parameters are for lunar orbit. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 296. 1974 May 29 - 19:48 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Orion. LV Configuration: Orion NASA 30.01WT. Hawk Motor test Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 46 km (28 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 30 - 12:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 657 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 7317. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-06-13. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 30 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3C. LV Configuration: Titan IIIC 23C-9 (3C-27). ATS 6 Nation: USA. Program: ATS. Payload: ATS F. Mass: 930 kg (2,050 lb). Class: Technology. Type: Comsat. Spacecraft: ATS-6. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 35,184 km (21,862 mi). Apogee: 35,444 km (22,023 mi). Inclination: 13.10 deg. Period: 1,412.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 7318. Completed Operations Date: 1979-08-02. Application Technology Satellite; experimental communications satellite. The purpose of the ATS-6 flight experiment was to demonstrate north-south stationkeeping of a geosynchronous satellite using two cesium ion engine systems. Thruster development tests included a life test of 2614 hours and 471 cycles. Thruster input power was 0.15 kW, which resulted in a thrust of 4.5 mN at a specific impulse of 2500 s. One of the ion engines operated for about one hour and the other for 92 hours. Both of the engines failed to provide thrust on restart due to discharge chamber cesium flooding. The feed system flooding problem caused overloading of the discharge and high voltage power supplies. This failure mechanism was verified through a series of ground tests. However engine operation demonstrated an absence of EMI related to spacecraft systems, verified predictions of spacecraft potential with engines operating, and demonstrated compatibility with the spacecraft's star tracker. It was found that the ion engines or just the neutralizer could discharge large negative spacecraft potentials at all times. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 94 deg W in 1974-1975; over the Indian Ocean 35 deg E in 1975-1976; over the Americas at 140 deg W in 1976-1979. As of 2 September 2001 located at 172.56 deg W drifting at 6.144 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 29.12W drifting at 6.125E degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1974 May 31 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3T. Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 May 31 - 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 June 1 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Shuttle configuration changes Nation: USA. Between the March 1972 Authority to Proceed and June 1974 six major configuration changes are made to the shuttle design. References: 44. 1974 June 3 - 23:09 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout E-1. LV Configuration: Scout E-1 S191C. Explorer 52 Nation: USA. Program: Explorer. Payload: Hawkeye. Mass: 27 kg (59 lb). Class: Solar. Spacecraft: Hawkeye. Agency: NASA LaR. Perigee: 469 km (291 mi). Apogee: 125,569 km (78,024 mi). Inclination: 89.00 deg. Period: 3,032.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-040A. USAF Sat Cat: 7325. Decay Date: 1978-04-30. Solar wind experiments. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 2, 6. 1974 June 4 - Structural assembly of crew module for OV-102 begun. Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Columbia. 1974 June 4 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Shuttle Enterprise construction begins. Nation: USA. Program: STS. Spacecraft: Enterprise. Structural assembly of the crew module for shuttle Enterprise (OV-101) begins at Plant 42 in Palmdale. References: 15, 44. 1974 June 6 - Launch Site: Leba. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Meteor. Model: Meteor-3. Aeronomy mission Nation: Poland. Agency: PIHM. Apogee: 65 km (40 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 6 - 06:20 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 658 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Apogee: 286 km (177 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 7328. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-06-18. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1974 June 6 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-11 (3B-45). OPS 1776 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 42 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 136 km (84 mi). Apogee: 394 km (244 mi). Inclination: 110.50 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-042A. USAF Sat Cat: 7330. Decay Date: 1974-07-23. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. 1974 June 9 - 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 June 9 - 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 June 9 - 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 June 9 - 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 June 9 - 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 June 12 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M20. Operational test Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 13 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H. HAVE MILL 6 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 13 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 659 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 153 km (95 mi). Apogee: 329 km (204 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 7334. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-06-26. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 June 14 - X-24 Flight 40 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 12. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Love Michael. Maximum Speed - 1303 kph. Maximum Altitude - 19970 m. Flight Time - 405 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 June 16 - 05:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.17UG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 187 km (116 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 18 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: SSBS. Model: SSBS S2. LV Configuration: SSBS S2 S-1E-2604. Operational test Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 18 - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Hydac. LV Configuration: Nike Hydac DASA HARSES. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: DASA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 18 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 AC SL1104. Cen X-3 timing X-ray astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 18 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53714-165. Cosmos 660 Nation: USSR. Mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-1. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 383 km (237 mi). Apogee: 1,536 km (954 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 7337. Radar calibration mission. References: 2, 6. 1974 June 18 - 14:15 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aries. LV Configuration: Aries NRL NB24.268. Test / astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NRL. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 19 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.36US. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 20 - 05:11 GMT - Launch Site: Lancelin. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sandhawk. Model: Terrier Sandhawk. LV Configuration: Terrier Sandhawk Sandia. Eclipse Solar ultraviolet eclipse mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Eclipse observations - Launched from Lancelin, Perth, W. Australia - Latitude: 31.01 S, Longitude:115.19 E. References: 2. 1974 June 20 - 05:11 GMT - Launch Site: Lancelin. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sandhawk. Model: Terrier Sandhawk. LV Configuration: Terrier Sandhawk Sandia. Eclipse Solar ultraviolet eclipse mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Eclipse observations - Launched from Lancelin, Perth, W. Australia - Latitude: 31.01 S, Longitude:115.19 E. References: 2. 1974 June 20 - 08:15 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 June 20 - 20:03 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 June 21 - State Commission formed to oversee Soyuz-S flight tests Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-S, Soyuz OB-VI. Military-Industrial Commission (VPK) Decree 'On establishment of the State Commission for testing the Soyuz-T' was issued. A State Commission was formed to oversee the flight tests of the solo mission 7K-S. The draft design for 7K-ST space station transport version was completed in August 1974. 1974 June 21 - 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 June 21 - 09:03 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65053-205. Cosmos 661 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-O. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 511 km (317 mi). Apogee: 548 km (340 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 7339. Decay Date: 1980-08-27. Possible ELINT satellite. References: 2, 6. 1974 June 21 - 12:06 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 June 22 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.26GG. 13-in RC Flight 2 Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 23 - Launch Site: Wake Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Athena RTV. Model: Athena H. HAVE MILL 7 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF/USA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 24 - Launch Vehicle: N1. N1-L3 work suspended. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-OK, LK, L3M-1972. TsKBEM Decree 'On suspension of work on the N1 -L3' was issued. References: 474. 1974 June 24 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC106. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 24 - 22:38 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/23. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K. LV Configuration: Proton-K 283-02. Salyut 3 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: Almaz s/n 101-02. Mass: 18,500 kg (40,700 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Almaz OPS. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Apogee: 253 km (157 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-046A. USAF Sat Cat: 7342. Duration: 90.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-01-24. First successful Almaz military manned space station flight. Tested a wide array of reconnaissance sensors. Following the successful Soyuz 14 and unsuccessful Soyuz 15 missions, on 23 September 1974 the station ejected a film return capsule. The KSI capsule suffered damage during re-entry but all the film was recoverable. On 24 January 1975 trials of the on-board 23 mm Nudelmann aircraft cannon (other sources say it was a Nudelmann NR-30 30 mm gun) were conducted. The next day the station was commanded to retrofire to a destructive re-entry over the Pacific Ocean. Although only one of three planned crews managed to board the station, that crew did complete the first completely successful Soviet space station flight. Additional Details: Salyut 3. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1974 June 26 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63. Cosmos 662 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-I s/n 14. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-I. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 271 km (168 mi). Apogee: 812 km (504 mi). Inclination: 70.90 deg. Period: 95.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 7347. Completed Operations Date: 1975-03-17. Decay Date: 1976-08-28. Operational radar target for the ABM forces. References: 2, 6, 99. 1974 June 27 - 15:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53749-160. Cosmos 663 Nation: USSR. Mass: 680 kg (1,490 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Tsiklon. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 963 km (598 mi). Apogee: 999 km (620 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1974-048A. USAF Sat Cat: 7349. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1974 June 27 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.15CS. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 222 km (137 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 28 - X-24 Flight 41 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 13. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Manke. Maximum Speed - 1480 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20770 m. Flight Time - 427 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 June 28 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576A1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F. LV Configuration: Atlas F 82F. BMRS SFT-3 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 01:10 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Iroquois. LV Configuration: Nike Iroquois CRL A07.105-7. Aladdin 74 Pre-Aladdin Aeronomy / Chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 12:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511M. Cosmos 664 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Apogee: 341 km (211 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 7351. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-07-11. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 2, 6. 1974 June 29 - 15:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Cosmos 665 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #3. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 298 km (185 mi). Apogee: 39,653 km (24,639 mi). Inclination: 61.80 deg. Period: 709.60 min. COSPAR: 1974-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 7352. Decay Date: 1990-07-06. Covered Oko constellation plane 2 - 315 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1974 June 29 - 19:45 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 CRL A04.208-1. Aladdin 74 extreme ultraviolet Airglow Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.213-2. Aladdin 74 NMS / E Aeronomy / plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 20:16 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.28IA. Aladdin 74 aeronomy release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 20:33 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk CRL A08.306-4. Aladdin 74 Sphere Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 189 km (117 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 21:05 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk CRL A08.207-2. Aladdin 74 NO / Photom Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 186 km (115 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 29 - 21:20 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.301-9. Aladdin 74 aeronomy release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - Spiral project resurrected Nation: USSR. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: MiG 105-11. Glushko supports modest project to do subsonic flight tests of Spiral orbiter configuration. References: 83. 1974 June 30 - 00:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun E 2-7313. Aladdin 74 Aeronomy / extreme ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: DNA?. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 01:06 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.301-1. Aladdin 74 TMA / Barium release Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 01:26 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.301-2. FAILURE: Failure. Aladdin 74 TMA / Barium release Aeronomy / Barium release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 02:20 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.521UI. Aladdin 74 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 196 km (121 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 03:45 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.301-5. Aladdin 74 Na / Li Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 04:40 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.522UI. Aladdin 74 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 191 km (118 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.529UA. Aladdin 74 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 05:58 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.207-4. Aladdin 74 aeronomy release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 188 km (116 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 07:10 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk CRL A08.207-1. Aladdin 74 NO / Photom Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 185 km (114 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.301-4. Aladdin 74 TMA / Photometry Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 07:50 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.213-1. Aladdin 74 aeronomy release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 08:35 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Paiute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Paiute Tomahawk CRL A10.301-6. Aladdin 74 TMA / Barium release Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 191 km (118 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.508UA. Aladdin 74 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 09:15 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.523UI. Aladdin 74 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 199 km (123 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 10:01 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Paiute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Paiute Tomahawk CRL A10.209-2. Aladdin 74 aeronomy release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 228 km (141 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 11:04 GMT - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sandhawk. Model: Terrier Sandhawk. LV Configuration: Terrier Sandhawk Sandia 281-?. LRL ACS-4F X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 12:55 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.105-9. Aladdin 74 Na-Li Aeronomy / Chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2. 1974 June 30 - 17:20 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Ute Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Ute Tomahawk CRL A09.301-7. Aladdin 74 Na-LI Aeronomy / Chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF CRL. 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