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Previous Home Next 1983 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. Model: R-36MU 15A18. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 During the Year - NASA Langley begins studies leading to HL-20 Nation: USA. Spacecraft: HL-20, BOR-4. The Vehicle Analysis Branch began investigation of the Soviet BOR-4. Small models were tested in NASA wind tunnels and demonstrated that the vehicle had good aerodynamic characteristics throughout the speed range from orbital entry interface to low supersonic speeds. The Soviet design had a 2,040 km cross-range capability and an outstandingly benign thermal profile at peak heating conditions. Therefore Langley adopted it as a baseline for a Crew Emergency Rescue Vehicle to back-up or replace the shuttle after the 1986 Challenger accident. 1983 January 7 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF03. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. RSLP LBRV-2 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 10 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 10 - 09:19 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 12 - 14:02 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65093-479. Cosmos 1428 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 952 km (591 mi). Apogee: 1,001 km (621 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 13757. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1333. References: 2, 6. 1983 January 12 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.30UU. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 14 - 20:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-76. Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 349 km (216 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 19 - 02:25 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53793-481. Cosmos 1429 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 249. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Apogee: 1,518 km (943 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 13761. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1430 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 250. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Apogee: 1,499 km (931 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-002B. USAF Sat Cat: 13762. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1431 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 251. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,466 km (910 mi). Apogee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-002C. USAF Sat Cat: 13763. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1432 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 252. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,463 km (909 mi). Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-002D. USAF Sat Cat: 13764. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1433 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 253. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,446 km (898 mi). Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-002E. USAF Sat Cat: 13765. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1434 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 254. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,431 km (889 mi). Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-002F. USAF Sat Cat: 13766. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1435 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 255. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,415 km (879 mi). Apogee: 1,468 km (912 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-002G. USAF Sat Cat: 13767. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1436 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 256. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Apogee: 1,467 km (911 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-002H. USAF Sat Cat: 13768. References: 2, 6. 1983 January 19 - 23:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX SSC S36. AURELD-HIGH Auroral mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 494 km (306 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 20 - 17:26 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Cosmos 1437 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 39. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 581 km (361 mi). Apogee: 604 km (375 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 13770. References: 2, 6. 1983 January 22 - 13:02 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.23CE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 25 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47193-480. FAILURE: Launch vehicle failed to orbit - unknown cause. Romb Nation: USSR. Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: UNKS. COSPAR: F830125J. Carried Romb radar calibration subsatellites. References: 2. 1983 January 26 - 02:17 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3910. LV Configuration: Delta 3910 650/D166. IRAS Nation: USA. Payload: IRAS / PIX 2 #. Mass: 1,073 kg (2,365 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: IRAS. Agency: JPL/NIVR. Perigee: 885 km (549 mi). Apogee: 903 km (561 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 102.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 13777. All-sky survey of astronomical IR bodies. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 2, 6. PIX 2 Nation: USA. Payload: PIX II. Spacecraft: IRAS. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 856 km (532 mi). Apogee: 887 km (551 mi). Inclination: 100.03 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-004B. USAF Sat Cat: 13778. References: 2, 279. 1983 January 26 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: TT-500A. LV Configuration: TT-500A TT-500A-12F. Microgravity mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2. 1983 January 27 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1438 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Apogee: 226 km (140 mi). Inclination: 70.40 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 13779. Duration: 11.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-02-07. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1983 February 4 - 08:37 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: N. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: N-2. LV Configuration: N-2 N-10(F). Sakura 2A Nation: Japan. Program: CS. Payload: CS-2A. Mass: 772 kg (1,701 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: CS-2. Agency: NASDA. Perigee: 35,994 km (22,365 mi). Apogee: 36,070 km (22,410 mi). Inclination: 10.60 deg. Period: 1,448.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 13782. Completed Operations Date: 1990-12-04. Business communications. Launch time 0837 GMT. Launching organization NASDA (National Space Development Agency of Japan). N launch vehicle No. 10(F) (N-II launch vehicle). Osaki launch site, NASDA Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima, Japan. Geostationary position 132 deg E. Estab lishment of domestic satellite telecommunications network mainly for natural disaster, emergency and for remote islands using submillimetre wavelength and microwavelength signals. Development of the technology of communications satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 132 deg E in 1983-1988; 128 deg E in 1988-1990 As of 30 August 2001 located at 140.81 deg E drifting at 3.111 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 31.02W drifting at 3.113W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1983 February 6 - 11:31 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1439 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 956. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-2K. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 168 km (104 mi). Apogee: 344 km (213 mi). Inclination: 70.40 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 13784. Duration: 16.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-02-22. Area survey photo reconnaissance; film capsule; also performed earth resources tasks. Returned in less than usual 30 day full duration. References: 2, 6, 69. 1983 February 7 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 7 - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HOE. LV Configuration: HOE HOE 1. HOE 1 ABM test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 7 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF06. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. RSLP STREP-11 (HOE) re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 7 - 02:14 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX AAF-IXC-2. WATERHOLE 3 Plasma mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 333 km (206 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 7 - 09:25 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0507. Test / aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 7 - 13:42 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 8 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Topol. Model: Topol. Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 9 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Initial launch of an Atlas H space booster. Nation: USA. References: 88. 1983 February 9 - 13:47 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas H. LV Configuration: Atlas H 6001H. NOSS 4 Nation: USA. Payload: PARCAE 5. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,063 km (660 mi). Apogee: 1,186 km (736 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 13791. Ocean surveillance; aka White Cloud type spacecraft; Navy Ocean Surveillance Satellite; PARCAE. References: 2, 6, 172, 278. LIPS 2 Nation: USA. Payload: LIPS 2. Spacecraft: LIPS. Agency: USN. Perigee: 822 km (510 mi). Apogee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Inclination: 63.30 deg. Period: 107.49 min. COSPAR: 1983-008B. USAF Sat Cat: 13792. References: 2, 279. SSD (NOSS 4) Nation: USA. Payload: NOSS-Subsat 4-4. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 796 km (494 mi). Apogee: 1,419 km (881 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.42 min. COSPAR: 1983-008C. USAF Sat Cat: 13834. Released from NOSS 4. References: 2, 6, 278. SSA (NOSS 4) Nation: USA. Payload: NOSS-Subsat 4-1. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,051 km (653 mi). Apogee: 1,164 km (723 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-008D. USAF Sat Cat: 13835. Released from NOSS 4. References: 2, 6, 278. SSA Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,051 km (653 mi). Apogee: 1,166 km (724 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-008E. USAF Sat Cat: 13844. Released from NOSS 4. References: 2, 6, 278. SSB Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Spacecraft: NOSS. Agency: USN. Perigee: 733 km (456 mi). Apogee: 1,489 km (925 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.42 min. COSPAR: 1983-008F. USAF Sat Cat: 13845. References: 2, 279. SSC Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,043 km (648 mi). Apogee: 1,173 km (728 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-008H. USAF Sat Cat: 13874. Released from NOSS 4. References: 2, 6, 278. 1983 February 10 - 07:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1440 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-17F41. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Apogee: 272 km (169 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 13793. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-02-24. High resolution photo surveillance; film capsule; maneuverable; also performed earth resources tasks. 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. 1983 February 12 - 07:39 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.31UL. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 15 - 09:44 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0512. Test / aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 16 - 10:03 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Vostok 8A92M. Cosmos 1441 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 40. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 578 km (359 mi). Apogee: 587 km (364 mi). Inclination: 81.10 deg. Period: 96.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 13818. References: 2, 6. 1983 February 17 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC106. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 20 - 05:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: M. Launch Pad: M1. Launch Vehicle: Mu. Model: Mu-3S. LV Configuration: Mu-3S M-3S-3. SS-08 Tenma Nation: Japan. Payload: Astro B. Mass: 185 kg (407 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: Astro. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 431 km (267 mi). Apogee: 438 km (272 mi). Inclination: 31.50 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 13829. Decay Date: 1988-12-17. X-ray experiments. Astro-B (Tenma). Launch 0510 GMT. Launching organization: ISAS (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science). X-ray observation of X-ray stars in our galaxy as well as X-ray galaxies using a scintillating proportional counter, a transient X-ray source mo nitor, an X-ray foucsing collector, a radiation belt monitor, a gamma ray burst detector and a star sensor. References: 2, 6. 1983 February 23 - 09:38 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0488. Test / aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 102 km (63 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 24 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Pad: LF26?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FAILURE: Failure. FOT GT92GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1983 February 25 - 12:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1442 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-4K1 s/n 248. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 169 km (105 mi). Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 13850. Duration: 45.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-04-11. 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. 1983 February 27 - 16:33 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.28UE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 1 - First flight of 3M-T transport with Buran orbiter. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Buran. 1983 March 2 - 02:17 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Astrobee. Model: Astrobee F. LV Configuration: Astrobee F GL A31.200. Sensor Ejection System Technology test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 197 km (122 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 2 - 02:51 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute NASA 29.20UE. CONDOR Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 590 km (360 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 2 - 09:37 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K. LV Configuration: Proton-K 309-02. Cosmos 1443 Nation: USSR. Program: Almaz. Payload: TKS-M s/n 16401L. Mass: 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: TKS . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Apogee: 261 km (162 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 13868. Duration: 200.62 days. Decay Date: 1983-09-19. TKS manned ferry spacecraft from the cancelled Almaz OPS-4 mission. Flown unmanned to the Salyut 7 space station. Docked with Salyut 7 on 4 March 1983. Separated from Salyut 7 on 14 August. The VA re-entry capsule separated and the space station deorbited itself on September 19, 1983 at 0:28 GMT. The VA capsule continued in space for four more days, demonstrating autonomous flight, before successfully re-entering on 23 August 1983. Returned 350 kg of material from the station. Additional Details: Cosmos 1443. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 439. 1983 March 2 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1444 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Apogee: 384 km (238 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 13870. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-03-16. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1983 March 3 - 03:54 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.26UE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 7 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.84DS. HRTS 4 Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 8 - 16:35 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.26GE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 9 - MAP Cosmonaut Training Group 2 selected. Nation: USSR. The group was selected to provide test pilots for Buran spaceplane. 1983 March 9 - 03:06 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.27GE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 9 - 03:27 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.32GE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 9 - 08:57 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.33GE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 11 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT93GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 11 - 15:29 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 3-20 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-3 s/n 34. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-3. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 2,069 km (1,285 mi). Apogee: 38,314 km (23,807 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 718.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 13875. Replaced Molniya 3-17. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. References: 2, 6. 1983 March 12 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 304-02. Ekran 10 Nation: USSR. Payload: Ekran s/n 18L. Mass: 1,970 kg (4,340 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Ekran . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 37,194 km (23,111 mi). Apogee: 37,453 km (23,272 mi). Inclination: 14.30 deg. Period: 1,515.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 13878. Completed Operations Date: 1984-10-01. Transmission of Central Television programmes to a network of receivers for collective use. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 99 deg E in 1983-1984 As of 5 September 2001 located at 6.05 deg E drifting at 18.878 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 154.32W drifting at 18.879W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1983 March 12 - 15:35 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.27UE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 12 - 17:09 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.29UE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 15 - 02:33 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute NASA 29.19UE. CONDOR Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 520 km (320 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 15 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: LC107/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: K65M-RB. Cosmos 1445 Nation: USSR. Program: Buran. Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: BOR-4. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 158 km (98 mi). Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 88.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 13883. Duration: 0.0700 days. Decay Date: 1983-03-16. Subscale Spiral spaceplane. After 1.25 revolutions of the earth, deorbited and recovered by Soviet naval forces in the Indian Ocean, 556 km south of the Cocos Islands . References: 2, 6. 1983 March 16 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF08. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. FOT GT144MS Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 16 - 08:50 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1446 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 223 km (138 mi). Apogee: 343 km (213 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 13886. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-03-30. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1983 March 16 - 18:14 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 1-56 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,442 km (896 mi). Apogee: 39,043 km (24,260 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 720.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 13890. Replaced Molniya 1-50. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. References: 2, 6. 1983 March 19 - 06:29 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Super Chief. Model: Talos Castor. LV Configuration: Talos Castor GL A51.971. ELIAS Aeronomy / aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF GL. Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 21 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 21 - 02:54 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 21 - 09:53 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Taurus Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Taurus Tomahawk NASA 34.10UE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 23 - 09:50 GMT - Launch Site: Punta Lobos. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Taurus Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Taurus Tomahawk NASA 34.09UE. Project Condor Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 23 - 12:45 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D-1. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D-1 307-01. Astron Nation: USSR. Payload: Astron 1 s/n 602L. Mass: 3,250 kg (7,160 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: Astron. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 28,386 km (17,638 mi). Apogee: 175,948 km (109,328 mi). Inclination: 34.70 deg. Period: 5,931.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-020A. USAF Sat Cat: 13901. Astrophysics. Electrophysical research of galactic and extragalactic sources of ultraviolet ray and X-ray emission. The scientific apparatus was built jointly by scientists and specialists from the USSR and France. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1983 March 24 - 20:55 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53739-548. Cosmos 1447 Nation: USSR. Payload: Tsikada-Kospas. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Nadezhda. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 954 km (592 mi). Apogee: 1,011 km (628 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 13916. Carried COSPAS transponder; replaced Cosmos 1226. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space; testing of systems for locating the position of ships and aircraft in difficulties (COSPAS-SARSAT system). References: 2, 6. 1983 March 28 - 15:52 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas E. LV Configuration: Atlas E 73E / Star-37S-ISS. NOAA 8 Nation: USA. Program: Tiros. Payload: NOAA E. Mass: 3,775 kg (8,322 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Advanced Tiros N. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 793 km (492 mi). Apogee: 817 km (507 mi). Inclination: 98.60 deg. Period: 101.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 13923. Carried search and rescue package. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6, 278. 1983 March 30 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC106. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 30 - 01:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65019-522. Cosmos 1448 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 957 km (594 mi). Apogee: 1,003 km (623 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-023A. USAF Sat Cat: 13949. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1344. References: 2, 6. 1983 March 30 - 06:59 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.02UE. ECHO VI Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 191 km (118 mi). References: 2. 1983 March 31 - Landsat 3 removed from service. Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Landsat 1-2-3. 1983 March 31 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1449 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Apogee: 372 km (231 mi). Inclination: 72.70 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 13955. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-04-15. 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.. 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