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Previous Home Next 1979 April 1 - Intercosmos Cosmonaut Training Group selected. Nation: Vietnam. Training group of potential Vietnamese 'guest cosmonauts' for propaganda flights to the Salyut space station. The 'guests', from states allied to the Soviet Union, would be flown on Soyuz lifeboat changeout missions to the station. 1979 April 1 - 10:31 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Taurus Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Taurus Tomahawk NASA 12.1004UE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 4 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 HRV. Launch Vehicle: Stonechat. Model: Falstaff. LV Configuration: Falstaff F.5. Chevaline warhead test launch Nation: UK. Agency: RAE. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 4 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TA. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 4 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TA. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 4 - 23:47 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC29A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK P-3. Chevaline warhead test launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 5 - 00:34 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 6 - Complete Phase I qualification tests, aft RCS Nation: USA. Program: STS. References: 15. 1979 April 7 - 01:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 7 - 06:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65082-424. Cosmos 1091 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 960 km (590 mi). Apogee: 1,008 km (626 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1979-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 11320. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1979 April 10 - Ferry flight, MSFC to KSC Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. Ferry flight, shuttle carrier aircraft/Enterprise (OV-101) from MSFC to KSC (1 hour, 52 minutes) References: 15. 1979 April 10 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Shuttle Enterprise delivered to Kennedy Space Centre Nation: USA. The decision was taken not to convert the Enterprise to a flight orbiter due to the numerous structural design changes made since its construction. Static test article OV-099 would be used for that instead. So Enterprise became a pathfinder vehicle at Cape Canaveral to verify fit and handling of ground facilities in the Vertical Assembly Building and LC39. References: 44. 1979 April 10 - 17:34 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Soyuz 33 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Payload: Soyuz 7K-T s/n 49. Mass: 6,860 kg (15,120 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Apogee: 261 km (162 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1979-029A. USAF Sat Cat: 11324. Duration: 1.96 days. Decay Date: 1979-04-12. Crew: Ivanov Georgi, Rukavishnikov. Flight: Salyut 6 EP-5-1, Salyut 6 EO-3. Manned two crew. Flight under the Intercosmos programme of an international team consisting of N N Rukavishnikov (USSR) and G I Ivanov (Bulgaria). Unsuccessful mission. Failed to rendezvous with Salyut 6. References: 2, 6, 32, 33. 1979 April 11 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TA. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 11 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TA. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 11 - Launch Site: WTR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TA. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 11 - 10:45 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 11 - 21:51 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53782-423. Cosmos 1092 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Tsikada. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 959 km (595 mi). Apogee: 1,005 km (624 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1979-030A. USAF Sat Cat: 11326. Civilian naval navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1979 April 12 - 00:28 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 1-43 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Apogee: 39,936 km (24,815 mi). Inclination: 64.00 deg. Period: 713.40 min. COSPAR: 1979-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 11328. Decay Date: 1989-12-09. Uncertain if Molniya-1T model was Molniya-1 or Molniya-1T. 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. 1979 April 12 - Landing of Soyuz 33 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Flight: Salyut 6 EP-5-1, Salyut 6 EO-3. Soyuz 33 landed at 16:35 GMT. 1979 April 13 - 22:05 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.33AS-US. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 268 km (166 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 14 - 05:27 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Cosmos 1093 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 20. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 474 km (294 mi). Apogee: 487 km (302 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 94.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 11331. Decay Date: 2000-03-23. References: 2, 6. 1979 April 14 - 18:44 GMT - Launch Site: Kheysa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere/Plasma mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 15 - 09:25 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.218GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 15 - 09:31 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute NASA 29.11GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 671 km (416 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 16 - SSME 2006, flight engine delivered for acceptance Nation: USA. Program: STS. Space shuttle main engine 2006, flight engine delivered to NSTL, for acceptance test firing References: 15. 1979 April 18 - Complete left-hand OMS/RCS Phase I qualification Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Enterprise. Complete left-hand OMS/RCS Phase I qualification, WSTF May 1 Enterprise (OV-101)/ ET/SRBs mated on mobile launcher platform, References: 15. 1979 April 18 - 09:09 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute NASA 29.12GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 18 - 09:15 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.217GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 18 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 1094 Nation: USSR. Program: EORSAT. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 426 km (264 mi). Apogee: 442 km (274 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1979-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 11333. Decay Date: 1979-09-30. Ocean monitoring. References: 2, 6. 1979 April 19 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC106. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. DP Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 19 - Launch Site: Tonopah. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Malemute. LV Configuration: Malemute Sandia 497-009. Malemute II test Nation: USA. Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 19 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF21. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. LV Configuration: Minuteman 3 PVM-17. Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 20 - TKS VA s/n 103 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: TKS VA s/n 103. Mass: 4,250 kg (9,360 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: TKS VA . References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 439. 1979 April 20 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. TKS VA s/n 008 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: TKS VA s/n 008. Mass: 4,250 kg (9,360 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: TKS VA . Flight: TKS VA s/n 008. On 20 April 1979 LVI-4 VA (VA s/n 103 and s/n 008) was awaiting launch. The booster ignited, but then shut down on the pad. This triggered the launch escape system, which pulled the top capsule away from the booster. The parachute system failed and the capsule crashed to the ground. The lower capsule remained in the rocket. The top capsule was to have been manned, but the inability to demonstrate two consecutive failure-free launches of the Proton/TKS-VA combination made that (luckily) impossible. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 439. 1979 April 20 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K. LV Configuration: Proton 8K82K s/n 300-02. FAILURE: Engines ignited but immediately shut down on launch pad. Booster could be reused with new payload. Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: TKS VA s/n 008. Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: TKS VA . USAF Sat Cat: 11362. Decay Date: 1979-05-23. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 439. 1979 April 20 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1095 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1979-034A. USAF Sat Cat: 11335. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-05-04. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1979 April 21 - 10:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.38UE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 25 - 03:44 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 298-02. Raduga 5 Nation: USSR. Payload: Raduga s/n 15L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Raduga . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,785 km (22,235 mi). Apogee: 35,802 km (22,246 mi). Inclination: 11.90 deg. Period: 1,436.50 min. COSPAR: 1979-035A. USAF Sat Cat: 11343. Completed Operations Date: 1982-05-27. 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 at 85 deg E in 1979-1982 As of 29 August 2001 located at 84.16 deg E drifting at 0.043 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 65.45E drifting at 0.034E degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1979 April 25 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 1096 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: 442 km (274 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1979-036A. USAF Sat Cat: 11346. Decay Date: 1979-11-24. Ocean monitoring. References: 2, 6. 1979 April 25 - 12:24 GMT - Launch Site: South Uist. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Petrel. Model: Petrel 1. LV Configuration: Petrel P201H. Ionosphere mission Nation: UK. Agency: SRC. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1979 April 27 - 17:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1097 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-4K1 s/n 1. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 173 km (107 mi). Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1979-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 11348. Duration: 30.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-05-27. First flight test of Yantar-4K1 satellite. Returned as planned after 30 days. High resolution photo reconnaissance; returned film in two small SpK capsules during the mission and with the main capsule at completion of the mission. References: 2, 6, 69. 1979 May 1 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. First shuttle roll-out Nation: USA. Non-flight shuttle Enterprise, mated to External Tank number 2, and two inert solid rocket motors, is rolled out to LC39A for facility checks. References: 44. 1979 May 4 - Fifth static firing, MPTA-098, flight nozzles Nation: USA. Program: STS. Fifth static firing, MPTA-098, NSTL, flight nozzles 1.5 seconds References: 15. 1979 May 4 - 18:56 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: SLV-3D Centaur. LV Configuration: SLV-3D Centaur AC-47 / Centaur D-1AR 5027. Fltsatcom 2 Nation: USA. Mass: 1,884 kg (4,153 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Fltsatcom. Agency: USN. Perigee: 36,227 km (22,510 mi). Apogee: 36,331 km (22,574 mi). Inclination: 13.50 deg. Period: 1,461.30 min. COSPAR: 1979-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 11353. Completed Operations Date: 1992-02-12. 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 at 23 deg W in 1979-1980; 72 deg E in 1980-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 90.48 deg W drifting at 6.234 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 12.01W drifting at 6.223W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 278. 1979 May 10 - Deliver right-hand OMS/RCS for Columbia Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Columbia. Deliver right-hand OMS/RCS from McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, to KSC, Columbia (OV-102) References: 15. 1979 May 13 - 04:17 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Progress 6 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Payload: Progress s/n 106. Mass: 7,014 kg (15,463 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 190 km (110 mi). Apogee: 247 km (153 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1979-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 11356. Duration: 27.61 days. Completed Operations Date: 1979-06-09 18:52:36 PM. Decay Date: 1979-06-09 18:52:36 PM. Flight: Salyut 6 EO-3. Unmanned supply vessel to Salyut 6. Delivery of fuel, consumable materials and equipment to the Salyut 6 station. Docked with Salyut 6 on 15 May 1979 06:19:22 GMT. Undocked on 8 Jun 1979 07:59:41 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 9 Jun 1979 18:52:46 GMT. Total free-flight time 3.54 days. Total docked time 24.07 days. References: 2, 6, 275. 1979 May 15 - Deliver left-hand OMS/RCS for Columbia Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Columbia. Deliver left-hand OMS/RCS from McDonnell Douglas to KSC, Columbia (OV-102) References: 15. 1979 May 15 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1098 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKM. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Apogee: 354 km (219 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1979-040A. USAF Sat Cat: 11358. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-05-28. High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable; also performed earth resources tasks. References: 2, 6. 1979 May 17 - 07:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1099 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 8. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Apogee: 247 km (153 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1979-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 11360. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-05-30. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 2, 6, 103. 1979 May 21 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC170. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100U 15A16. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 May 21 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Astrobee. Model: Astrobee F. LV Configuration: Astrobee F NASA 25.43GG. UIT Prototype Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 226 km (140 mi). References: 2. 1979 May 21 - 06:40 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Astrobee. Model: Astrobee F. LV Configuration: Astrobee F NASA 25.44GG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi). References: 2. 1979 May 22 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81/24. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K. LV Configuration: Proton-K 300-02. Cosmos 1100 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: TKS VA s/n 102P. Mass: 4,250 kg (9,360 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: TKS VA . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Apogee: 222 km (137 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1979-042A. USAF Sat Cat: 11362. Duration: 0.0600 days. Decay Date: 1979-05-23. Flight: Cosmos 1100. The Proton launch vehicle that shut down on the original LVI-4 launch attempt was undamaged, and just a month later, with a switch of payload, LVI-4 was orbited as Cosmos 1100 and 1101. The pair launched were the 102P/102L twins from LVI-3. One capsule failed when the automatic system suffered an electrical distribution failure and it did not land correctly, spending two orbits in space, while the other landed as planned after one orbit. The launch again successfully demonstrated the reusability of the VA capsule. Plans to launch the upper capsule manned were scrubbed due to the inability to get two consecutive failure-free launches of the Proton/TKS-VA. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 439. Cosmos 1101 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: TKS VA s/n 102L. Mass: 4,250 kg (9,360 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: TKS VA. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Apogee: 222 km (137 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1979-042B. USAF Sat Cat: 11363. Decay Date: 1979-05-23. Test of TKS-VA manned capsule. Two satellites launched by a single rocket. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 439. 1979 May 25 - 07:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1102 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Apogee: 260 km (160 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 11368. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-06-07. Zenit-2M area survey photo reconnaissance satellite used for earth resources studies as part of 'Gektor-Priroda' project. Nauka subsatellite 32KS jettisoned into independent orbit in the course of the mission. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 2, 6, 103. Nauka Cosmos 1102 Nation: USSR. Payload: Nauka. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 162 km (100 mi). Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 87.91 min. COSPAR: 1979-043D. USAF Sat Cat: 11390. Decay Date: 1979-07-13. References: 2, 279. 1979 May 26 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. LV Configuration: Poseidon C3E. Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1979 May 28 - 18:14 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-25 (3B-61). OPS 7164 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 50 / Agena D. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 88.70 min. COSPAR: 1979-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 11372. Decay Date: 1979-08-26. KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 2, 6. 1979 May 30 - ET used for ground vibration to be refurbished. Nation: USA. Program: STS. Deliver ET used in mated vertical ground vibration test from MSFC to Martin Marietta for refurbishment References: 15. 1979 May 31 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100U 15A16. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 May 31 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1103 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 257 km (159 mi). Apogee: 375 km (233 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.80 min. COSPAR: 1979-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 11376. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-06-14. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1979 May 31 - 17:58 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65082-418. Cosmos 1104 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 956 km (594 mi). Apogee: 1,005 km (624 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1979-046A. USAF Sat Cat: 11378. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 2 - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Astrobee. Model: Astrobee F. LV Configuration: Astrobee F NASA 25.27DG. NRL far ultraviolet Spectrograph Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 2 - 23:26 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: LA3A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout D-1. LV Configuration: Scout D-1 S198C. Ariel 6 Nation: UK. Payload: UK 6. Mass: 154 kg (339 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Ariel. Agency: UK SRC. Perigee: 372 km (231 mi). Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Inclination: 55.00 deg. Period: 92.10 min. COSPAR: 1979-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 11382. Decay Date: 1990-09-23. Detection of heavy cosmic particles and X-ray astronomy. Launch time 2326 GMT. Also registered by the United States in ST/SG/SER.E/26, with parameters 97.2 min, 601 x 653 km x 55.0 deg, category A. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 5 - 17:15 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.28US. Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 5 - 23:28 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Molniya 3-12 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 21. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-3. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 126 km (78 mi). Apogee: 19,362 km (12,030 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 339.60 min. COSPAR: 1979-048A. USAF Sat Cat: 11384. Decay Date: 1992-09-26. Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system; transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 6 - 18:12 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Soyuz 34 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Payload: Soyuz 7K-T s/n 50. Mass: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz 7K-T. Location of Spacecraft: Tsiolokovskiy Museum, Kaluga, Russia. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 192 km (119 mi). Apogee: 254 km (157 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1979-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 11387. Duration: 73.76 days. Decay Date: 1979-08-19. Flight: Salyut 6 EO-3. Docked with Salyut 6. Launched unmanned to provide return vehicle for Soyuz 32 crew of Lyakhov/Ryumin after Soyuz 33 primary propulsion system failure. Checked the operation of the spacecraft propulsion unit; transportated the crew of the Salyut-6 station back to earth. References: 2, 6, 32, 33. 1979 June 6 - 18:22 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC10W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor DSV-2U. LV Configuration: Thor DSV-2U 264. AMS 4 Nation: USA. Program: DMSP. Payload: DMSP 5D S-5. Mass: 513 kg (1,130 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: DMSP Block 5D. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 805 km (500 mi). Apogee: 826 km (513 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 101.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 11389. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 7 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65055-109. Bhaskara 1 Nation: India. Payload: SEO. Mass: 441 kg (972 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Bhaskara. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 394 km (244 mi). Apogee: 399 km (247 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 92.50 min. COSPAR: 1979-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 11392. Decay Date: 1989-02-17. Launched from a cosmodrome in the USSR. Experimental satellite for conducting earth resources survey over India. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 8 - 07:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1105 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 9. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Apogee: 254 km (157 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 11394. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-06-21. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 2, 6, 103. 1979 June 8 - 18:37 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. LV Configuration: Trident C-4 C4T-3. PEM-3 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 10 - 13:39 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 3C. LV Configuration: Titan IIIC 23C-13 (3C-31). IMEWS 10 Nation: USA. Payload: DSP MOS/PIM s/n 11. Mass: 1,170 kg (2,570 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: DSP. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 35,712 km (22,190 mi). Apogee: 35,854 km (22,278 mi). Inclination: 1.80 deg. Period: 1,435.90 min. COSPAR: 1979-053A. USAF Sat Cat: 11397. Completed Operations Date: 1984-06-01. First Multi-Orbit Satellite / Performance Improvement ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for nearly six years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 135 deg W in 1979-1982; 85 deg W in 1982-1984; 135 deg W in 1984; 125 deg W in 1985.. References: 2, 6, 127. 1979 June 12 - Fifth static firing, MPTA-098, flight nozzles Nation: USA. Program: STS. Fifth static firing, MPTA-098, NSTL, flight nozzles (54 seconds, early cutoff, accelerometer filters) References: 15. 1979 June 12 - 07:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1106 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-2M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 216 km (134 mi). Apogee: 237 km (147 mi). Inclination: 81.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1979-054A. USAF Sat Cat: 11399. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-06-25. Zenit-2M area survey photo reconnaissance satellite used for earth resources studies as part of 'Gektor-Priroda' project. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 2, 6, 103. Nauka Cosmos 1106 Nation: USSR. Payload: Nauka?. Spacecraft: Nauka. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1979-054D. USAF Sat Cat: 11415. Decay Date: 1979-06-30. References: 2, 279. 1979 June 13 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. QM-1 Shuttle SRB qualification static firing Nation: USA. The fifth firing of a shuttle Solid Rocket Booster motor. References: 44. 1979 June 13 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Stromboli. Model: Eridan. LV Configuration: Eridan E017. Ariane range test Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 350 km (210 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 14 - Carter and Brezhnev sign SALT II agreement Nation: International. 1979 June 15 - First SRB qualification firing Nation: USA. Program: STS. First SRB qualification firing, Thiokol, Utah, 122 seconds; nozzle extension severed at end of run as in actual mission; full cycle gimbal References: 15. 1979 June 15 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1107 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Apogee: 301 km (187 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1979-055A. USAF Sat Cat: 11404. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-06-29. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 15 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: V-2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-12. Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USSR. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 15 - Landing of Soyuz 32 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Flight: Salyut 6 EO-3. Soyuz 32 landed at 16:18 GMT. 1979 June 19 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. LV Configuration: Trident C-4 C4T-2. PEM-2 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 21 - Start assembly crew module, Challenger (OV-099) Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. References: 15. 1979 June 21 - 05:25 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.40UG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 215 km (133 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 22 - 07:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1108 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 10. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 214 km (132 mi). Apogee: 245 km (152 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1979-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 11413. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-07-05. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. References: 2, 6, 103. 1979 June 24 - 17:06 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: RH. Model: RH-560. LV Configuration: RH-560.12A?. X-ray astronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 26 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100U 15A16. SLI? Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 27 - 15:51 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas F. LV Configuration: Atlas F 25F / Star-37S-ISS. NOAA 6 Nation: USA. Program: Tiros. Payload: NOAA A. Mass: 723 kg (1,593 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Tiros N. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 785 km (487 mi). Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 100.70 min. COSPAR: 1979-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 11416. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6, 278. 1979 June 27 - 18:11 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. Cosmos 1109 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #11. Mass: 2,030 kg (4,470 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 3,228 km (2,005 mi). Apogee: 36,998 km (22,989 mi). Inclination: 68.20 deg. Period: 715.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-058A. USAF Sat Cat: 11417. Covered Oko constellation plane 9 - 237 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1979 June 28 - 09:25 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. LV Configuration: Soyuz 11A511U Zh15000-192. KRT-10 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Payload: KRT-10. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 359 km (223 mi). Apogee: 385 km (239 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 91.99 min. COSPAR: 1977-097BD. USAF Sat Cat: 11493. Decay Date: 1979-08-26. Flight: Salyut 6 EO-3. 10 m diameter radio telescope. Attached to Salyut 6 docking hatch and deployed after separation of Progress from Mir. References: 2, 279. Progress 7 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 6. Payload: Progress s/n 107. Mass: 7,014 kg (15,463 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Apogee: 251 km (155 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1979-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 11421. Duration: 21.69 days. Completed Operations Date: 1979-07-20 01:57:19 PM. Decay Date: 1979-07-20 01:57:19 PM. Flight: Salyut 6 EO-3. Unmanned supply vessel to Salyut 6. Delivery of fuel, consumable materials and equipment to the Salyut 6 station. Docked with Salyut 6 on 30 Jun 1979 11:18:22 GMT. Undocked on 18 Jul 1979 03:49:55 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 20 Jul 1979 01:57:30 GMT. Total free-flight time 4.0 days. Total docked time 17.69 days. References: 2, 6, 275. 1979 June 28 - 20:09 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53768-304. Cosmos 1110 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 775 km (481 mi). Apogee: 797 km (495 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1979-060A. USAF Sat Cat: 11425. References: 2, 6. 1979 June 29 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC170. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MR-UR-100. Model: MR-UR-100U 15A16. Operational test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 29 - 08:15 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB NASA 21.59UG. JHU FOT 3 Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 238 km (147 mi). References: 2. 1979 June 29 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1111 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 255 km (158 mi). Apogee: 354 km (219 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.60 min. COSPAR: 1979-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 11429. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1979-07-14. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. 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.