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Previous Home Next 1974 October 1 - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Strypi. Model: Strypi VIIAR. LV Configuration: Strypi VIIAR TM-354. FAILURE: Failure. MTV-II-1 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 Q4 - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Alfa. LV Configuration: Alfa 002. Spurious? Nation: Italy. Agency: Italia. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). Second test flight of Italian submarine- and ship-launched ballistic missile. Dummy second stage. References: 2. 1974 October 3 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC162/36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67. FAILURE: Failure. OS state trials flight Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 October 3 - 05:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.37GG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 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 SL1012. XRCS X-ray astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 196 km (121 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 4 - 16:16 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.15GP. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 5 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 PVM-8. Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 7 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC104. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 7 - 06:33 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 AC SL1309. DLR H-GR-59 (Astro 9) X-ray astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 190 km (110 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 8 - 03:35 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF02. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. FOT GT118M Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 9 - 04:49 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: INTA. Model: INTA-300. LV Configuration: INTA-300 F-74001. Test mission Nation: Germany. Agency: FRG. Apogee: 254 km (157 mi). Failed to reach expected altitude. References: 2. 1974 October 10 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2?. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 10. LV Configuration: Skylark 10A SL1471. Programmer test Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 10 - 22:53 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2914. LV Configuration: Delta 2914-C 589/D103. Westar 2 Nation: USA. Program: Westar. Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 333. Agency: WUTC. Perigee: 35,895 km (22,304 mi). Apogee: 35,910 km (22,310 mi). Inclination: 9.50 deg. Period: 1,442.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-075A. USAF Sat Cat: 7466. Completed Operations Date: 1986-05-07. 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 123 deg W in 1974-1982; over the Americas at 79 deg W in 1982-1986 As of 2 September 2001 located at 144.45 deg E drifting at 1.482 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 6.53W drifting at 1.482W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 11 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53721-225. Cosmos 687 Nation: USSR. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-1. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 286 km (177 mi). Apogee: 698 km (433 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 94.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-076A. USAF Sat Cat: 7469. Decay Date: 1978-02-05. Radar calibration mission. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 12 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Final use of an Atlas booster in ABRES Nation: USA. Final use of an Atlas booster in the Advanced Ballistic Reentry System (ABRES) program. References: 88. 1974 October 12 - 05:54 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF21. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 PVM-6. Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 12 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF25. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 PVM-7. Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 14 - 04:46 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576A3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F. LV Configuration: Atlas F 31F. BMRS RVTO-3A-1 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 15 - 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 October 15 - 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 October 15 - 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 October 15 - 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 October 15 - 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 October 15 - 07:47 GMT - Launch Site: San Marco. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout B-1. LV Configuration: Scout B-1 S187C. Ariel 5 Nation: UK. Payload: UK 5. Mass: 129 kg (284 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Ariel. Agency: UK SRC. Perigee: 504 km (313 mi). Apogee: 549 km (341 mi). Inclination: 2.90 deg. Period: 94.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-077A. USAF Sat Cat: 7471. Decay Date: 1980-03-14. X-ray observatory. Cosmic X-ray astronomy. Injection point: 2.7S, 58.2E. Anticipated life: 5 years. Time of launch: 07:47:00.25 GMT. Decay also (belatedly) noted in ST/SG/SER.E/216. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 15 - 14:53 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 15 - 20:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 16 - 02:14 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 17 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC162/36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: R-36 8K67. Yantar state trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 17 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Hydac. LV Configuration: Nike Hydac EX 407.41-1. PRECEDE (HARSES?) Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 18 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 688 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Apogee: 349 km (216 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-078A. USAF Sat Cat: 7473. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-10-30. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 18 - 22:36 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53753-207. Cosmos 689 Nation: USSR. Mass: 680 kg (1,490 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Tsiklon. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 972 km (603 mi). Apogee: 1,015 km (630 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 105.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-079A. USAF Sat Cat: 7476. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 19 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.16AS. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-7 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-7 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-7 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-7 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 22 - 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 October 22 - 14:55 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF05. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. ERCS GIANT MOON 6 Communications mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 22 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 690 Nation: USSR. Payload: Bion no. 2. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Biology. Spacecraft: Bion. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Apogee: 364 km (226 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-080A. USAF Sat Cat: 7478. Duration: 20.50 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-12. Biological research. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6, 104, 297. 1974 October 23 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC109. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 23 - 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 October 24 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: M55E1. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 6.00 km (3.70 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 24 - 12:39 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 1-28 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1 s/n 26. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 607 km (377 mi). Apogee: 40,633 km (25,248 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 735.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-081A. USAF Sat Cat: 7480. Decay Date: 1985-12-29. Decay date suspect 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 October 25 - X-24 Flight 44 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 16. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Love Michael. Max. speed flight. Maximum Speed - 1873 kph. Maximum Altitude - 21990 m. Flight Time - 417 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 October 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. OT GT28GM operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 October 25 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 691 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-082A. USAF Sat Cat: 7483. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-06. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 28 - 10:17 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Meteor 1-19 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 19. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 842 km (523 mi). Apogee: 882 km (548 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-083A. USAF Sat Cat: 7490. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 2, 6. 1974 October 28 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D 285-01. Luna 23 Nation: USSR. Program: Luna. Payload: Ye-8-5M s/n 410. Mass: 5,300 kg (11,600 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Lunar. Spacecraft: Luna Ye-8-5. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 17 km (10 mi). Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). COSPAR: 1974-084A. USAF Sat Cat: 7491. Decay Date: 1974-11-06. Failed lunar soil return mission. After successfully entering earth orbit, flying to the moon, entering lunar orbit, and descending toward the surface, the spacecraft was damaged during landing in Mare Crisium (Sea of Crises). The sample collecting apparatus could not operate and no samples were returned. The lander continued transmissions for three days after landing. In 1976, Luna 24 landed several hundred meters away and successfully returned samples. Parameters are for lunar orbit. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 296. 1974 October 29 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3D. LV Configuration: Titan IIID 23D-4. KH-9 no. 09 Nation: USA. Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-9. Agency: NRO/CIA. Perigee: 115 km (71 mi). Apogee: 272 km (169 mi). Inclination: 96.70 deg. Period: 88.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-085A. USAF Sat Cat: 7495. Decay Date: 1975-03-18. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. OPS 6239 Nation: USA. Payload: SSF-B No. 26. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: SSF. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 521 km (323 mi). Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Inclination: 96.00 deg. Period: 95.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-085B. USAF Sat Cat: 7498. Decay Date: 1980-01-23. Radar monitoring; may or may not have existed!!!. References: 2, 6, 172. SESP 73-5 Nation: USA. Payload: P 73 5. Class: Technology. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SESP. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 150 km (90 mi). Apogee: 2,888 km (1,794 mi). Inclination: 96.90 deg. Period: 116.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-085C. USAF Sat Cat: 7499. Decay Date: 1975-05-26. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. 1974 October 31 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53721-253. Intercosmos 12 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-U2-IK s/n 4. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Ionosphere. Spacecraft: DS-U2-IK. Agency: IK. Perigee: 243 km (150 mi). Apogee: 707 km (439 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 94.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-086A. USAF Sat Cat: 7500. Completed Operations Date: 1975-02-20. Decay Date: 1975-07-11. Atmospheric, ionospheric research. Comprehensive investigation of the earth's atmosphere and ionosphere and of micrometeorite fluxes. References: 2, 6, 99, 116. 1974 November 1 - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: Meck. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Spartan. LV Configuration: Spartan ABM PFT-3. Safeguard M2-445 Interceptor mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 1 - 14:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 692 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Apogee: 295 km (183 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1974-087A. USAF Sat Cat: 7502. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-13. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. Second successful test of SpK small film return capsule planned for Yantar. SpK capsule FEU-170 No. 4L successfully recovered. References: 2, 6, 69. Cosmos 692 Nauka Nation: USSR. Payload: FEU-170 s/n 4L. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: 1974-087xx. References: 2, 279. 1974 November 1 - 20:43 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 SL1221. UK SL1221 (S107) Aurora / ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 225 km (139 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 3 - 10:34 GMT - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Strypi. Model: Strypi IIR. LV Configuration: Strypi IIR Sandia 428-034. LRL ACS 11 X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 255 km (158 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 3 - 11:57 GMT - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 NASA 13.107UG. Crab occultation Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 4 - 10:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511M. Cosmos 693 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 219 km (136 mi). Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-088A. USAF Sat Cat: 7509. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-16. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 2, 6. 1974 November 5 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Stromboli. Model: Eridan. LV Configuration: Eridan E011A?. FAUST FU-214 Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 5 - Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: LA2B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-2A. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2A CZ2A-1 (3). FAILURE: Cable carrying pitch rate gyro signal disconnected. FSW-0 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-0 No. A. Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: PRC. COSPAR: F741105A. Decay Date: 1974-11-05. References: 5. 1974 November 10 - 12:09 GMT - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sandhawk. LV Configuration: Sandhawk Sandia 281-3. LEINAX III X-ray Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). LEINAX III - USAF plasma physics experiment. Detected cosmic soft x-rays. References: 2. 1974 November 11 - Launch Site: Barking Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute Sandia 497-002. FAILURE: Failure. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 12 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC177. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100. Operational test launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 12 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC103. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. FAILURE: Failure. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 November 14 - 09:46 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 15 - X-24 Flight 45 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 17. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Manke. Maximum Speed - 1722 kph. Maximum Altitude - 21960 m. Flight Time - 481 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 November 15 - 17:11 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2310. LV Configuration: Delta 2310 592/D104. NOAA 4 Nation: USA. Program: Tiros. Payload: ITOS G. Mass: 340 kg (740 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: ITOS. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 1,445 km (897 mi). Apogee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 114.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-089A. USAF Sat Cat: 7529. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. Oscar 7 Nation: USA. Program: Oscar. Payload: Amsat-Oscar-7. Mass: 29 kg (63 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: AMSAT-NA. Perigee: 1,440 km (890 mi). Apogee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 114.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-089B. USAF Sat Cat: 7530. AMSAT-OSCAR 7 was launched piggyback with ITOS-G (NOAA 4) and the Spanish INTASAT. The second phase 2 satellite (Phase II-B). Weight 28.6 kg. Octahedrally shaped 360 mm high and 424 mm in diameter. Circularly polarized canted turnstile VHF/UHF antenna system and HF dipole. Firsts: Satellite-to-satellite relay communication via AO-6; Early demonstrations of low-budget medical data relay and doppler location of ground transmitters for search-and-rescue operations were done using this satellite. AO-7 was fully operational for 6.5 years until a battery failed in mid 1981. However the satellite was still functional in day-side passes when its ever-degrading solar cells could function, and was still responding to amateurs as of August 2006. Additional Details: Oscar 7. References: 2, 6. Intasat 1 Nation: Spain. Payload: Intasat. Mass: 20 kg (44 lb). Class: Technology. Type: Comsat. Spacecraft: Intasat. Agency: INTA. Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Apogee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 114.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-089C. USAF Sat Cat: 7531. References: 2, 6. 1974 November 16 - 05:06 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 16 - 09:21 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 16 - 09:49 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170A NASA 13.92DG. Ae 170A-HE Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 16 - 10:35 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170A NASA 13.34UG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 166 km (103 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 16 - 11:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 694 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Apogee: 336 km (208 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1974-090A. USAF Sat Cat: 7533. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-11-29. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 November 19 - 02:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Stromboli. Model: Eridan. LV Configuration: Eridan E011B?. FAUST FU-215 Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 20 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 HRV. Launch Vehicle: Jaguar. Model: Jabiru 3. LV Configuration: Jabiru 3 J-7. Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RAE. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 20 - 09:46 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 20 - 11:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63. Cosmos 695 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-Yu s/n 73. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 273 km (169 mi). Apogee: 468 km (290 mi). Inclination: 71.00 deg. Period: 92.00 min. COSPAR: 1974-091A. USAF Sat Cat: 7538. Completed Operations Date: 1975-05-10. Decay Date: 1975-07-15. Development of systems for air defence and the control of outer space. References: 2, 6, 99. 1974 November 21 - 10:33 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 3-01 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 11. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-3. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 250 km (150 mi). Apogee: 40,095 km (24,913 mi). Inclination: 64.10 deg. Period: 717.60 min. COSPAR: 1974-092A. USAF Sat Cat: 7540. Decay Date: 1986-05-15. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. References: 2, 6. 1974 November 21 - 23:43 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: SLV-3D Centaur. LV Configuration: SLV-3D Centaur AC-32 / Centaur D-1AR 5012D. Intelsat 4 F-8 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Mass: 1,410 kg (3,100 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 4. Agency: Intelsat. Perigee: 35,907 km (22,311 mi). Apogee: 35,944 km (22,334 mi). Inclination: 8.80 deg. Period: 1,443.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-093A. USAF Sat Cat: 7544. Completed Operations Date: 1985-08-20. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Launch vehicle put payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 174 deg E in 1974-1982; over the Pacific Ocean 179 deg E in 1982; over the Atlantic Ocean 1 deg W in 1983-1985 As of 1 September 2001 located at 139.80 deg W drifting at 1.762 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 61.11W drifting at 1.754W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 278. 1974 November 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-8 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-8 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-8 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 22 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-8 Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 23 - 00:28 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2313. LV Configuration: Delta 2313 591/D105. Skynet 2B Nation: UK. Program: Skynet. Payload: Skynet 2A. Mass: 129 kg (284 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Skynet. Agency: UK MoD. Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,822 km (22,258 mi). Inclination: 12.20 deg. Period: 1,436.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 7547. Completed Operations Date: 1992-01-01. Military communications. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 50-55 deg E in 1975-1977; drifting As of 3 September 2001 located at 18.23 deg E drifting at 0.206 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 54.93E drifting at 0.393E degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1974 November 25 - 07:22 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.154UA. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 25 - 08:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.31UG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 25 - 09:15 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.42UG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 207 km (128 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 26 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF08. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 PVM-9. Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 27 - 11:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 696 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-095A. USAF Sat Cat: 7551. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-12-09. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1974 November 27 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.41US. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 297 km (184 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 28 - Launch Vehicle: R-5. Model: R-5M. Ballistic missile warheads no longer stored separately from missiles Nation: USSR. From 1972, as the last open-pad missiles were retired, it was decided to mount all warheads on the silo-based missiles in instant readiness for launch. Its operational tasks finished, the 12th Directorate was placed under the Ministry of Defence. In its place the RSVN created a Sixth Directorate for security of nuclear weapons. 1974 November 28 - 16:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 AC SL911. Echelle spectrograph Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 29 - 10:17 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P182H. Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 29 - 10:53 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P175H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. 1974 November 29 - 12:09 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P179H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 1 - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC86/1. Launch Pad: LC86/pad?. Launch Vehicle: R-31. Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 2 - Pioneer 11, Jupiter Flyby Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Pioneer 10-11. 1974 December 2 - 09:40 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Soyuz 16 Nation: USSR. Program: ASTP. Payload: Soyuz ASTP s/n 73-EPSA. Mass: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-TM. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 184 km (114 mi). Apogee: 291 km (180 mi). Inclination: 51.80 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-096A. USAF Sat Cat: 7561. Duration: 5.93 days. Decay Date: 1974-12-08. Crew: Filipchenko, Rukavishnikov. Flight: Soyuz 16. ASTP Manned Test Flight. Check-out of the Soyuz space craft's on-board systems which had been modernized to meet the requirements of the 1975 joint flight in accordance with the programme of the Soviet-United States experiment; conduct of scientific and technical investigations. References: 2, 6, 32, 33,60. 1974 December 2 - 12:36 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P91H. Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 3 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF25. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT47GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 6 - 20:20 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.167UA. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 306 km (190 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 6 - 23:32 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Parry. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB AMF-VB-41. Cusp Auroral mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 245 km (152 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 7 - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: HJ Nike Hydac. HAVE JEEP II Reentry test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 7 - 20:37 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P183H. Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 7 - 20:58 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P180H. Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 7 - 22:26 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P176H. Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 137 km (85 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 7 - 22:53 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P128H. Airglow Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 8 - Landing of Soyuz 16 Nation: USSR. Program: ASTP. Flight: Soyuz 16. Soyuz 16 landed at 08:04 GMT, 30 km NE of Arkalyk. 1974 December 10 - 07:11 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC41. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3E. LV Configuration: Titan IIIE 23E-2 / Centaur D-1T E-2. Helios 1 Nation: Germany. Mass: 370 kg (810 lb). Class: Solar. Spacecraft: Helios. Agency: DFVLR. COSPAR: 1974-097A. USAF Sat Cat: 7567. Solar probe. Solar Orbit (Heliocentric). Launched by the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany. Helios A (Helios I). Heliocentric orbit 190 days, 0.309 x 0.985 AU x 0 deg. Exploration of the interplanetary space between the earth and the sun and study of solar influences on that area. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 11 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC105. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 11 - 22:48 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Parry. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4B. LV Configuration: Black Brant IVB AAF-4B-32. Aurora / ionosphere mission Aurora / ionosphere mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 12 - 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 December 12 - 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 December 13 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 697 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 2. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-2K. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 174 km (108 mi). Apogee: 392 km (243 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-098A. USAF Sat Cat: 7571. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1974-12-25. Yantar second generation reconnaissance spacecraft. After failure of the first Yantar-2K launch, a review board recommended modifications to the Soyuz U launch vehicle. This second Yantar still used the Sokol control system from the Zenit and lacked the SpK small film recovery capsules. As planned, after 12 days, the main descent capsule was successfully recovered with its film. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 13 - 19:27 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.140IE. Ferdinand 37 / Polar 4 Aurora mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NASA/NDRE. Apogee: 228 km (141 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 16 - 16:00 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 December 17 - X-24 Flight 46 Nation: USA. Payload: X-24B flight 18. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-24B. Crew: Love Michael. Maximum Speed - 1667 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20960 m. Flight Time - 420 sec. References: 49, 97. 1974 December 17 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC177. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100. Mod 2 state trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 17 - 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 December 17 - 10:55 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4B. LV Configuration: Black Brant IVB (ESRO) D-102A?. DLR G-BB4-64 PolCusp Ionosphere mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 17 - 11:12 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P86G. Polar Cusp Li Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 17 - 11:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Meteor 1-20 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 20. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 846 km (525 mi). Apogee: 868 km (539 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-099A. USAF Sat Cat: 7574. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 17 - 12:37 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P87G. Polar Cusp Li Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 18 - 02:35 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. FOT GT121M Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 18 - 11:04 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 4B. FAILURE: Failure. DLR G-BB4-65 PolCusp Ionosphere mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 December 18 - 11:15 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P166G. Polar Cusp Li Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 18 - 12:45 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P167G. Polar Cusp Li Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 18 - 14:12 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53721-256. Cosmos 698 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Mass: 875 kg (1,929 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-O. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 515 km (320 mi). Apogee: 552 km (342 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-100A. USAF Sat Cat: 7576. Decay Date: 1980-12-09. Replaced Cosmos 549. Possible ELINT satellite. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 19 - 02:39 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2914. LV Configuration: Delta 2914 599/D106. Symphonie 1 Nation: France. Payload: Symphonie MV1. Mass: 221 kg (487 lb). Class: Technology. Type: Comsat. Spacecraft: Symphonie. Agency: CNES/DFV. Perigee: 35,853 km (22,277 mi). Apogee: 35,893 km (22,302 mi). Inclination: 14.90 deg. Period: 1,440.50 min. COSPAR: 1974-101A. USAF Sat Cat: 7578. Completed Operations Date: 1983-08-03. Experimental commsat. Jointly registered by the Federal Republic of Germany (A/AC.105/INF.305) and France (A/AC.105/INF.306). Symphonie flying model no. 1, constructed jointly by France and the Federal Republic of Germany. Description: Experimental teleco mmunications satellite. Orbit: geostationary. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 11 deg W in 1975-1977; over the Indian Ocean 49 deg E in 1977-1983 As of 25 August 2001 located at 179.98 deg E drifting at 1.086 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 72.77E drifting at 1.184W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 21 - 02:19 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 2-11 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-2. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 305 km (189 mi). Apogee: 40,065 km (24,895 mi). Inclination: 61.90 deg. Period: 718.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-102A. USAF Sat Cat: 7583. Decay Date: 1988-07-07. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radiocommunications system in the USSR; transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 21 - 09:26 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 23 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC104. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 24 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 699 Nation: USSR. Program: EORSAT. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 428 km (265 mi). Apogee: 440 km (270 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-103A. USAF Sat Cat: 7587. Decay Date: 1977-10-16. Ocean monitoring; exploded 4/17/75. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 24 - 18:13 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 25 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC109. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 26 - 04:15 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K. LV Configuration: Proton-K 284-02. Salyut 4 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut. Payload: Zarya s/n 124. Mass: 18,500 kg (40,700 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Salyut 4. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Apogee: 251 km (155 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-104A. USAF Sat Cat: 7591. Duration: 768.82 days. Decay Date: 1977-02-02. Deorbited February 2, 1977. Maneuver Summary: 211km X 250km orbit to 215km X 286km orbit. Delta V: 11 m/s 211km X 284km orbit to 276km X 344km orbit. Delta V: 35 m/s 277km X 342km orbit to 338km X 351km orbit. Delta V: 19 m/s 330km X 340km orbit to 337km X 350km orbit. Delta V: 4 m/s 337km X 349km orbit to 339km X 351km orbit. Delta V: 1 m/s 332km X 348km orbit to 348km X 355km orbit. Delta V: 6 m/s 347km X 354km orbit to 343km X 351km orbit. Delta V: 1 m/s 335km X 344km orbit to 335km X 360km orbit. Delta V: 4 m/s 335km X 360km orbit to 342km X 361km orbit. Delta V: 2 m/s 330km X 351km orbit to 344km X 353km orbit. Delta V: 4 m/s 186km X 187km orbit to 90km X 186km orbit. Delta V: 28 m/s Total Delta V: 87/115 m/s. Officially: Further testing of station design, on-board systems and equipment; conduct of scientific and technical research and experiments in outer space. Further testing of station design, on-board systems and equipment; conduct of scientific and technical researc h and experiments in outer space. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1974 December 26 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53731-270. Cosmos 700 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 960 km (590 mi). Apogee: 994 km (617 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.60 min. COSPAR: 1974-105A. USAF Sat Cat: 7593. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 27 - 09:10 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Voskhod 11A57. Cosmos 701 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Apogee: 319 km (198 mi). Inclination: 71.40 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1974-106A. USAF Sat Cat: 7596. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1975-01-09. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1974 December 28 - 06:14 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.30UG. Crab occultation Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 197 km (122 mi). References: 2. 1974 December 29 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC103. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. FAILURE: Failure. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1974 December 31 - Plasma-A satellite authorised. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Plazma-A. Ministry of General Machine Building (MOM) Decree 314 'On development of the Topaz-1 thermionic nuclear reactor for Plasma-A spacecraft' was issued. References: 474. Previous Home Next Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.