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Previous Home Next 1976 July 1 - Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum founded. Nation: USA. 1976 July 1 - Launch Site: Sea-launched. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: UNKPL. Launch Vehicle: R-27. Model: Zyb. Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 1 - 08:06 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. FAILURE: Fourth stage failure. Cosmos 837 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-2 s/n 27. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 438 km (272 mi). Apogee: 936 km (581 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 98.50 min. COSPAR: 1976-062A. USAF Sat Cat: 8927. Decay Date: 1983-11-18. Failed Molniya. References: 2, 6, 64, 65. 1976 July 2 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 838 Nation: USSR. Program: RORSAT. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 428 km (265 mi). Apogee: 440 km (270 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-063A. USAF Sat Cat: 8932. Decay Date: 1977-08-23. Ocean surveillance. Exploded June/July '76. References: 2, 6. 1976 July 5 - 11:44 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P188H. Atomic oxygen Atmospheric mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 6 - 12:08 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Soyuz 21 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: Soyuz 7K-T(A9) s/n 41. Mass: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-T/A9. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 246 km (152 mi). Apogee: 274 km (170 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1976-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 8934. Duration: 49.27 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-24. Crew: Volynov, Zholobov. Flight: Soyuz 21. Soyuz 21 with Volynov and Zholobov aboard hard-docked with the station on 6 July 1976 after failure of the Igla system at the last stage of rendezvous. Towards the end of the two month mission an early return to earth was requested due to the poor condition of flight engineer Zholobov (who was suffering from space sickness and psychological problems). References: 2, 6, 32, 33. 1976 July 8 - MPTA-098 on dock, Downey, without truss assembly Nation: USA. Program: STS. References: 15. 1976 July 8 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3D. LV Configuration: Titan IIID 23D-14. KH-9 no. 12 Nation: USA. Mass: 13,000 kg (28,000 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-9. Agency: NRO/CIA. Perigee: 159 km (98 mi). Apogee: 242 km (150 mi). Inclination: 97.00 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1976-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 9006. Decay Date: 1976-12-13. KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. SESP 74-2 Nation: USA. Payload: P 74-2. Class: Technology. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SESP. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 236 km (146 mi). Apogee: 8,048 km (5,000 mi). Inclination: 97.50 deg. Period: 179.00 min. COSPAR: 1976-065B. USAF Sat Cat: 9007. Decay Date: 1986-04-24. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. OPS 5366 Nation: USA. Payload: SSF-D No. 1. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: SSF. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 628 km (390 mi). Apogee: 632 km (392 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 97.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-065C. USAF Sat Cat: 9008. Radar monitoring. References: 2, 6, 172. 1976 July 8 - 21:08 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53716-324. Cosmos 839 Nation: USSR. Payload: DS-P1-M. Mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Class: Military. Type: ASAT Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 915 km (568 mi). Apogee: 2,053 km (1,275 mi). Inclination: 65.90 deg. Period: 115.60 min. COSPAR: 1976-067A. USAF Sat Cat: 9011. ASAT target for Cosmos 843 interceptor. References: 2, 6, 272. 1976 July 8 - 23:31 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2914. LV Configuration: Delta 2914-C 611/D125. Palapa 1 Nation: Indonesia. Program: Palapa. Payload: Palapa A1. Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 333. Agency: Perumtel. Perigee: 35,818 km (22,256 mi). Apogee: 35,852 km (22,277 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,438.60 min. COSPAR: 1976-066A. USAF Sat Cat: 9009. Completed Operations Date: 1986-01-01. Palapa A1 and A2 were the initial elements of Indonesia's domestic communications satellite system. The spacecraft were identical to Canada's Anik and Western Union's Westars except for a modified parabolic reflector, enlarged to give maximum illumination of the Indonesian land mass. Operational lives for Palapa A1 and A2 ended June 1985 and January 1988, respectively. Spacecraft: Based on Hughes HS-333 design.1.5 m diameter parabolic reflector with 12 transponders working through 125 Earth stations. Spin stabilised with despun antenna and feeds. Payload: Both satellites carried 12 transponders that provided 4000 voice circuits or 12 simultaneous TV channels to the country's 6000+ inhabited islands. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 83 deg E in 1976-1986? As of 28 August 2001 located at 177.38 deg E drifting at 0.588 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 51.89W drifting at 0.649W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1976 July 12 - Start installation secondary structure (MPTA-098) Nation: USA. Program: STS. References: 15. 1976 July 13 - 17:48 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC35. Launch Pad: LC35 L21A. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170A NASA 12.32GT. Aerobee Reuse test Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 183 km (113 mi). Aerobee Reuse Test mission. References: 2. 1976 July 14 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 840 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Apogee: 319 km (198 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1976-068A. USAF Sat Cat: 9019. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-07-26. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1976 July 15 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF21. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 STM-11W. STM-11W test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 15 - 13:11 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53746-304. Cosmos 841 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 769 km (477 mi). Apogee: 789 km (490 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.40 min. COSPAR: 1976-069A. USAF Sat Cat: 9022. References: 2, 6. 1976 July 17 - 06:10 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 AC SL1402. DLR H-GR-77 X-ray astronomy mission Nation: UK. Agency: BAC. Apogee: 256 km (159 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 20 - Viking 1 landed on Mars Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Viking. Viking 1 reached Mars orbit June 19, 1976. Landing was planned for the US Bicentennial on July 4, but was delayed until a suitable landing site was located. The lander separated from the orbiter and touched down on the western slope of Chryse Planitia (the Plains of Gold) at 22.3 deg N latitude, 48 deg longitude. 1976 July 20 - Viking 1, Mars Landing Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Viking. 1976 July 21 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53731-266. Cosmos 842 Nation: USSR. Mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Spacecraft: Sfera. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 966 km (600 mi). Apogee: 1,006 km (625 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1976-070A. USAF Sat Cat: 9025. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6. 1976 July 21 - 15:14 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 843 Nation: USSR. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Military. Type: ASAT. Spacecraft: IS-A. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 132 km (82 mi). Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-071A. USAF Sat Cat: 9043. Decay Date: 1976-07-21. ASAT interceptor. Intercepted Cosmos 839. Deorbited after test. References: 2, 6, 272. 1976 July 22 - Launch Site: Tonopah. Launch Complex: UL3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Malemute. LV Configuration: Malemute Sandia 497-006. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 22 - 15:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 844 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 5. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-2K. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 172 km (106 mi). Apogee: 353 km (219 mi). Inclination: 67.20 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1976-072A. USAF Sat Cat: 9046. Duration: 3.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-30. Fifth Yantar second generation reconnaissance test flight. One of the solar panels would not unfold. Ground control activiated the destruct package and the spacecraft was destroyed on 25 July. References: 2, 6, 69. 1976 July 22 - 22:04 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: SLV-3D Centaur. LV Configuration: SLV-3D Centaur AC-40 / Centaur D-1AR 5022. Comstar 2 Nation: USA. Program: Comstar. Payload: Comstar 1B. Mass: 792 kg (1,746 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 4A. Agency: Comsat. Perigee: 35,855 km (22,279 mi). Apogee: 35,887 km (22,299 mi). Inclination: 12.60 deg. Period: 1,440.40 min. COSPAR: 1976-073A. USAF Sat Cat: 9047. Completed Operations Date: 1993-12-19. 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 Americas at 95 deg W in 1976-1983 over the Americas at 76 deg W in 1983-1993 As of 28 August 2001 located at 172.63 deg W drifting at 1.031 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 150.18W drifting at 1.064W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 278. 1976 July 23 - 15:49 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 1-35 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 483 km (300 mi). Apogee: 38,911 km (24,178 mi). Inclination: 62.90 deg. Period: 698.40 min. COSPAR: 1976-074A. USAF Sat Cat: 9049. Decay Date: 1987-05-29. 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. 1976 July 24 - Launch Site: Tonopah. Launch Complex: UL3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Malemute. LV Configuration: Malemute Sandia 497-007. FAILURE: Failure. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 17 km (10 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 26 - 00:23 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-210. LV Configuration: S-210JA-21. VLF / HF / ne / ISIS-2 Aurora mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 26 - 15:59 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170A NASA 12.33GT. Aerobee Reuse test Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). Aerobee Reuse Test mission. References: 2. 1976 July 27 - 05:21 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: LC132/2?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53746-307. Cosmos 845 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-O. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 487 km (302 mi). Apogee: 597 km (370 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 95.40 min. COSPAR: 1976-075A. USAF Sat Cat: 9053. Decay Date: 1980-11-15. Replaced Cosmos 812. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6. 1976 July 27 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53746-316. Intercosmos 16 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-U3-IK s/n 6. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: DS-U3-IK. Agency: IKI. Perigee: 464 km (288 mi). Apogee: 517 km (321 mi). Inclination: 50.60 deg. Period: 94.40 min. COSPAR: 1976-076A. USAF Sat Cat: 9055. Completed Operations Date: 1976-11-13. Decay Date: 1979-07-10. Investigation of the ultraviolet and X-ray radiation of the Sun and the influence of such radiation on the structure of the Earth's upper atmosphere. References: 2, 6, 99, 116. 1976 July 29 - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: HJ Nike Hydac. LV Configuration: HJ Nike Hydac HAVE JEEP IV-1. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1976 July 29 - 17:07 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 2310. LV Configuration: Delta 2310 605/D126. NOAA 5 Nation: USA. Program: Tiros. Payload: ITOS H. Mass: 340 kg (740 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: ITOS. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 1,507 km (936 mi). Apogee: 1,523 km (946 mi). Inclination: 102.30 deg. Period: 116.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-077A. USAF Sat Cat: 9057. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. 1976 July 29 - 20:03 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53716-329. Cosmos 846 Nation: USSR. Mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Tsiklon. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 947 km (588 mi). Apogee: 1,009 km (626 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1976-078A. USAF Sat Cat: 9061. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1976 August 1 - Start overland roadway construction from Palmdale Nation: USA. Program: STS. Start overland roadway construction from Palmdale to Edwards Air Force Base. References: 15. 1976 August 2 - Start carrier aircraft modification Nation: USA. Program: STS. References: 15. 1976 August 2 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Shuttle carrier aircraft Nation: USA. Work begins on modification of 747 N9668 to carry the shuttle on its back in a $30 million contract. After completion the aircraft is rolled out as N905NA. References: 44. 1976 August 3 - 19:16 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 350. LV Configuration: Aerobee 350 GL A35.191-4. HISTAR Infrared astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF GL. Apogee: 257 km (159 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 4 - 13:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 847 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1976-079A. USAF Sat Cat: 9214. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-17. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1976 August 4 - 17:39 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 200A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 200A NASA 26.43US. Solar ultraviolet mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 222 km (137 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 6 - 22:21 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 34B. LV Configuration: Titan 34B 34B-6 (3B-56) / Ascent Agena D. SDS no. 2 Nation: USA. Payload: SDS no. 2. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: SDS. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 380 km (230 mi). Apogee: 39,315 km (24,429 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 703.80 min. COSPAR: 1976-080A. USAF Sat Cat: 9270. Satellite Data Systems 2. References: 2, 6. 1976 August 7 - Viking 2, Mars Orbit Insertion Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Viking. 1976 August 9 - 15:04 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/23. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D-1. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D-1 288-02. Luna 24 Nation: USSR. Program: Luna. Payload: Ye-8-5M s/n 413. Mass: 5,306 kg (11,697 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Lunar. Spacecraft: Luna Ye-8-5. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 115 km (71 mi). Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). Inclination: 120.00 deg. Period: 119.00 min. COSPAR: 1976-081A. USAF Sat Cat: 9272. Decay Date: 1976-08-18. Lunar Sample Return. Landed on Moon 18 Aug 1976 at 02:00:00 GMT, Latitude 12.25 N, Longitude 62.20 E - Mare Crisium (Sea of Crisis). The last of the Luna series of spacecraft, Luna 24 was the third Soviet mission to retrieve lunar ground samples (the first two were returned by Luna 16 and 20). The mission successfully returned 170 grams of lunar samples to the Earth on 22 August 1976. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 296. 1976 August 11 - 19:12 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute NASA 12.36GT. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 612 km (380 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 12 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC173. 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. 1976 August 12 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 848 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Apogee: 303 km (188 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1976-082A. USAF Sat Cat: 9280. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-08-25. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 2, 6. Nauka Cosmos 848 Nation: USSR. Payload: Nauka. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.29 min. COSPAR: 1976-082D. USAF Sat Cat: 9374. Decay Date: 1976-09-01. References: 2, 279. 1976 August 12 - 15:54 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.168UE. NASA 18.1006UE Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 16 - 23:54 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-210. LV Configuration: S-210JA-24. E / B / ne Aurora mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 17 - 10:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-210. LV Configuration: S-210-11. Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 18 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63. Cosmos 849 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-I s/n 17. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-I. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 264 km (164 mi). Apogee: 865 km (537 mi). Inclination: 71.00 deg. Period: 96.00 min. COSPAR: 1976-083A. USAF Sat Cat: 9382. Completed Operations Date: 1977-06-30. Decay Date: 1978-04-24. Operational radar target for the ABM forces. References: 2, 6, 99. 1976 August 18 - 16:59 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 18 - 20:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF06. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. SAMAST III/MINT II re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - 00:43 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - 05:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - 10:45 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - 16:52 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 19 - 20:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - Complete horizontal ground vibration tests Nation: USA. Program: STS. References: 15. 1976 August 20 - 00:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - 02:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - 05:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - 13:45 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - 22:48 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-22? Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 20 - 22:50 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-22? Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 21 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100N. FAILURE: Failure. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1976 August 21 - 00:47 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 21 - 12:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310-3. Ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 195 km (121 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 22 - 17:55 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.209IE. CUSP II Plasma / aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 23 - Start Delta F modification, Enterprise (OV-101) Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. References: 15. 1976 August 23 - Soviet Air Force Cosmonaut Training Group 6 selected. Nation: USSR. 1976 August 24 - Landing of Soyuz 21 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Flight: Soyuz 21. The crew landed in very bad physical and mental condition 200 km SW of Kokchetav at 18:33 GMT. It was determined that they had become emotional, not followed their physical training, and developed an unreasonable desire to return to earth. The possibility also existed that there were toxic gases in the station. 1976 August 26 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF07. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. FOT GT129M Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 26 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 2. Model: Kosmos 11K63. Cosmos 850 Nation: USSR. Program: DS. Payload: DS-P1-Yu s/n 79. Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Class: Military. Type: Target. Spacecraft: DS-P1-Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 272 km (169 mi). Apogee: 493 km (306 mi). Inclination: 70.90 deg. Period: 92.20 min. COSPAR: 1976-084A. USAF Sat Cat: 9387. Completed Operations Date: 1977-05-10. Decay Date: 1977-05-16. Development of systems for air defence and the control of outer space. References: 2, 6, 99. 1976 August 27 - Shuttle Enterprise - dummy OMS pods delivered. Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. Reaction control system/orbital maneuvering system pods (simulated), approach and landing tests, on dock, Palmdale, Enterprise References: 15. 1976 August 27 - 11:08 GMT - Launch Site: Sonde Stromfjord. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.210IE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 27 - 14:35 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Cosmos 851 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 10. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 300 km (180 mi). Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 90.70 min. COSPAR: 1976-085A. USAF Sat Cat: 9389. Decay Date: 1989-08-05. References: 2, 6. 1976 August 28 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 852 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1976-086A. USAF Sat Cat: 9391. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-09-10. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1976 August 28 - 09:42 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-23? Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 28 - 09:43 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. FOT-23? Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 30 - 11:53 GMT - Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: LA2B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: FB-1. LV Configuration: Feng Bao 1 701-07. JSSW 5 Nation: China. Payload: JSSW 5. Mass: 1,108 kg (2,442 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: JSSW. Agency: MAI. Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Apogee: 2,145 km (1,332 mi). Inclination: 69.20 deg. Period: 108.80 min. COSPAR: 1976-087A. USAF Sat Cat: 9394. Decay Date: 1978-11-25. References: 2, 6. 1976 August 30 - 19:55 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-57. Ionosphere / fields mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). References: 2. 1976 August 31 - 03:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: RN. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Hydac. LV Configuration: Nike Hydac GL A11.408-1. TREP SAMSO 1202-B Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF GL. Apogee: 188 km (116 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 1 - 00:00 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-210. LV Configuration: S-210JA-25. E / B / ne Aurora mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 1 - 03:23 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. FAILURE: Fourth stage failure. Cosmos 853 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-2 s/n 26. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 243 km (150 mi). Apogee: 461 km (286 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 91.60 min. COSPAR: 1976-088A. USAF Sat Cat: 9398. Decay Date: 1976-12-31. Failed Molniya. References: 2, 6, 64, 65. 1976 September 1 - 21:14 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout D-1. LV Configuration: Scout D-1 S197C. TIP 3 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Payload: Triad 3 (TIP 3). Mass: 94 kg (207 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: TIP. Agency: USN. Perigee: 345 km (214 mi). Apogee: 789 km (490 mi). Inclination: 90.30 deg. Period: 95.90 min. COSPAR: 1976-089A. USAF Sat Cat: 9403. Decay Date: 1981-05-30. Prototype of improved Transit satellite. Also tested pulsed plasma engine. References: 2, 6. 1976 September 2 - 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. 1976 September 2 - 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. 1976 September 3 - Viking 2, Mars Landing Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Viking. 1976 September 3 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC109. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. Missile accuracy test launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 3 - 09:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 854 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Apogee: 308 km (191 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-090A. USAF Sat Cat: 9405. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-09-16. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1976 September 7 - 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. 1976 September 7 - 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. 1976 September 10 - Complete Delta F modifications, Enterprise Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. References: 15. 1976 September 11 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Initial launch of a Thor/Block 5D-I Nation: USA. Initial launch of a Thor/Block 5D-I from the West Coast. References: 88. 1976 September 11 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC10W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor DSV-2U. LV Configuration: Thor DSV-2U 172. AMS 1 Nation: USA. Program: DMSP. Payload: DMSP 5D S-1. Mass: 450 kg (990 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: DMSP Block 5D. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 804 km (499 mi). Apogee: 833 km (517 mi). Inclination: 98.50 deg. Period: 101.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-091A. USAF Sat Cat: 9415. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. References: 2, 6. 1976 September 11 - 18:24 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 289-01. Raduga 2 Nation: USSR. Payload: Raduga s/n 12L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Raduga . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,704 km (22,185 mi). Apogee: 35,866 km (22,286 mi). Inclination: 13.10 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min. COSPAR: 1976-092A. USAF Sat Cat: 9416. Completed Operations Date: 1980-01-01. Statsionar 1. Provision of uninterrupted round the clock telephone and telegraph radiocommunication in the USSR and simultaneous transmission of colour and black-and-white USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Indian Ocean at 86 deg E in 1976-1980? As of 28 August 2001 located at 67.16 deg E drifting at 0.070 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 72.27E drifting at 0.098W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1976 September 13 - Start preparations for first rollout, Enterprise Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. References: 15. 1976 September 13 - 04:31 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-210. LV Configuration: S-210JA-23. NO / Ne / ISIS-2 Aurora mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 15 - 09:48 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Soyuz 22 Nation: USSR. Program: ASTP. Payload: Soyuz ASTP s/n 74 modified with MF6 camera. Mass: 6,510 kg (14,350 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-MF6. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 185 km (114 mi). Apogee: 296 km (183 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1976-093A. USAF Sat Cat: 9421. Duration: 7.91 days. Decay Date: 1976-09-23. Crew: Aksyonov, Bykovsky. Flight: Soyuz 22. Surplus Soyuz ASTP spacecraft modified with a multi-spectral camera manufactured by Carl Zeiss-Jena in place of the universal docking apparatus. Eight days were spent photographing the earth. Tested and perfected scientific-technical methods and devices for studying the geological characteristics of the earth's surface from outer space for economic purposes. References: 2, 6, 32, 33. 1976 September 15 - 18:50 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-17 (3B-51). OPS 8533 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 47 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 142 km (88 mi). Apogee: 337 km (209 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1976-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 9426. Decay Date: 1976-11-05. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. 1976 September 16 - 02:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-55. Ionosphere / fields mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 359 km (223 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 16 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170A. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170A NASA 13.134CS. Solar x-ray mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 177 km (109 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 17 - Complete on-stand construction, NSTL Nation: USA. Program: STS. References: 15. 1976 September 18 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-56. Ionosphere / fields mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 18 - 17:25 GMT - 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. 1976 September 20 - Start Delta F retest, Enterprise (OV-101) Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. References: 15. 1976 September 21 - Launch Site: Natal. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sonda. Model: Sonda 3. LV Configuration: Sonda 3 XV-02. Test mission Nation: Brazil. Agency: IAE. Apogee: 543 km (337 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 21 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 855 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 221 km (137 mi). Apogee: 321 km (199 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1976-095A. USAF Sat Cat: 9433. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-03. Military topography satellite; returned film capsule; also performed mapping, geodesy, earth resources; deployed capsule. References: 2, 6. 1976 September 21 - 12:52 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.178GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 253 km (157 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 22 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 856 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1976-096A. USAF Sat Cat: 9435. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-05. Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 2, 6. Nauka Cosmos 856 Nation: USSR. Payload: Nauka. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 89.39 min. COSPAR: 1976-096E. USAF Sat Cat: 9448. Decay Date: 1976-10-16. References: 2, 279. 1976 September 23 - 11:37 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.179GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 235 km (146 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 23 - Landing of Soyuz 22 Nation: USSR. Program: ASTP. Flight: Soyuz 22. Soyuz 22 landed at 7:42 GMT, 150 km NW of Tselinograd. 1976 September 24 - 01:30 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: TT-210. LV Configuration: TT-210 TT-210-3F. Test mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1976 September 24 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 857 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MK. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1976-097A. USAF Sat Cat: 9439. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1976-10-07. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1976 September 29 - 07:04 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53716-333. Cosmos 858 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 774 km (480 mi). Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.50 min. COSPAR: 1976-098A. USAF Sat Cat: 9443. References: 2, 6. 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.