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Previous Home Next 1983 April 1 - Strategic Air Command (SAC) transferred Peterson AFB, Colorado, to Space Command. Nation: USA. References: 569. 1983 April 2 - 02:02 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 1-57 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 802 km (498 mi). Apogee: 39,551 km (24,575 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 717.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-025A. USAF Sat Cat: 13964. Decay Date: 2000-01-26. Replaced Molniya 1-52. 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 April 4 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-6. STS-6 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Challenger F01 / TDRS 1 [IUS]. Mass: 21,305 kg (46,969 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 288 km (178 mi). Apogee: 295 km (183 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 90.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 13968. Duration: 5.02 days. Decay Date: 1983-04-09. Crew: Bobko, Musgrave, Peterson, Weitz. Flight: STS-6. Manned four crew. First flight of space shuttle Challenger; deployed TDRSS. Payloads: Deployment of Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS)-A with Inertial Upper Stage (lUS)-2, Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System (CFES), Monodisperse Latex Reactor (MLR), Night/Day Optical Survey of Lightning (NOSL) experiment, three getaway specials (GAS). References: 2, 6, 7, 33. TDRS 1 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: TDRS A. Mass: 2,268 kg (5,000 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: TDRS. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 35,835 km (22,266 mi). Apogee: 35,976 km (22,354 mi). Inclination: 7.40 deg. Period: 1,442.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-026B. USAF Sat Cat: 13969. Element of satellite communications network, deployed from STS-6 5 April 1983. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 67 deg W in 1983; 41 deg W in 1983-1989; 79 deg W in 1989-1990; 170 deg W in 1990-1993; 85 deg E in 1994-1995; 49 deg W in 1996-on. As of 5 September 2001 located at 49.36 deg W drifting at 0.010 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 48.98W drifting at 0.029W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 6 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: LC132?/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53719-512. Cosmos 1450 Nation: USSR. Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-1. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 357 km (221 mi). Apogee: 385 km (239 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 92.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 13972. Decay Date: 1990-05-30. Possibly ASAT related. Radar calibration mission. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 8 - 04:45 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 315-02. Raduga 12 Nation: USSR. Payload: Raduga s/n 23L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Raduga . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,772 km (22,227 mi). Apogee: 35,789 km (22,238 mi). Inclination: 8.40 deg. Period: 1,435.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 13974. Completed Operations Date: 1985-06-01. 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 1983-1984 As of 4 September 2001 located at 65.56 deg E drifting at 0.028 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 82.54E drifting at 0.059W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1983 April 8 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1451 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Apogee: 232 km (144 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-029A. USAF Sat Cat: 13975. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-04-22. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. First launch from LC43/4 since on-pad explosion in March 1980. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 8 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon. Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1983 April 8 - 21:05 GMT - EVA STS-6-1 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Crew: Musgrave, Peterson. Flight: STS-6. EVA Duration: 0.17 days. Tested EMU Manoeuvring Unit. Tested EVA emergency procedures. References: 66. 1983 April 9 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0460. Test / aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. 1983 April 9 - Landing of STS-6 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-6. STS-6 landed at 18:53 GMT. 1983 April 10 - 07:43 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10. LV Configuration: Black Brant X NASA 35.005UG. Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 667 km (414 mi). References: 2. 1983 April 11 - 21:39 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3924. LV Configuration: Delta 3924 653/D167. RCA Satcom 6 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 1R. Mass: 2,385 kg (5,258 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Agency: RCA Amer. Perigee: 35,851 km (22,276 mi). Apogee: 35,953 km (22,340 mi). Inclination: 7.00 deg. Period: 1,442.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-030A. USAF Sat Cat: 13984. Completed Operations Date: 1992-12-27. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 139 deg W in 1983-1991; 131 deg W in 1991-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 148.59 deg W drifting at 1.499 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 90.26E drifting at 1.535W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 12 - 18:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65019-519. Cosmos 1452 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: 800 km (490 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 13991. Replaced Cosmos 1371. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 13 - 09:06 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sergeant. Model: Sounding Rocket. LV Configuration: Sergeant GL A30.276. FWIF VI Auroral mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF GL. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1983 April 15 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-27 (3B-63). OPS 2925 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 53 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 131 km (81 mi). Apogee: 305 km (189 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 14001. Decay Date: 1983-08-21. KH-8 type satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. 1983 April 17 - 05:44 GMT - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Complex: SLV. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: SLV. Model: SLV-3. LV Configuration: SLV-3-D4 SLV-3-D4. Rohini 3 Nation: India. Payload: Rohini RS-D-2. Mass: 42 kg (92 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Rohini. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 326 km (202 mi). Apogee: 485 km (301 mi). Inclination: 46.60 deg. Period: 92.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 14002. Decay Date: 1990-04-19. Rohini satellite D-2. Second developmental flight of an SLV-3 launch vehicle. The Rohini satellite D-2 carried a sensor payload for conducting remote-sensing experiments and for accurate orbit and attitude determination. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 19 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47119-520. Cosmos 1453 Nation: USSR. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 434 km (269 mi). Apogee: 466 km (289 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 93.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-034A. USAF Sat Cat: 14006. Decay Date: 1989-05-08. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 19 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 170. LV Configuration: Aerobee 170 GL A04.902. Ultraviolet Ionosphere / solar extreme ultraviolet mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). References: 2. 1983 April 20 - 13:10 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. LV Configuration: Soyuz 11A511U 372. Soyuz T-8 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Soyuz T s/n 13L. Mass: 6,850 kg (15,100 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 196 km (121 mi). Apogee: 213 km (132 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-035A. USAF Sat Cat: 14014. Duration: 2.01 days. Decay Date: 1983-04-22. Crew: Serebrov, Strekalov, Titov Vladimir. Flight: Soyuz T-8. Manned three crew. Unsuccessful mission. Failed to rendezvous with Salyut 7. Recovered April 22, 1983 13:29 GMT. Landed 113 km SE Arkalyk. References: 2, 6, 32, 33,51. 1983 April 22 - HQ USAF designated Space Command as operator and resource manager of MILSTAR satellite system. Nation: USA. References: 569. 1983 April 22 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1454 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 957. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-2K. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-036A. USAF Sat Cat: 14017. Duration: 30.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-05-22. Area survey 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 April 22 - Landing of Soyuz T-8 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Flight: Soyuz T-8. Soyuz T-8 landed at 13:29 GMT, 113 km SE of Arkalyk. 1983 April 23 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1455 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 41. Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 592 km (367 mi). Apogee: 617 km (383 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 96.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 14032. References: 2, 6. 1983 April 25 - 19:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL. Cosmos 1456 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #29. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,871 km (1,162 mi). Apogee: 38,464 km (23,900 mi). Inclination: 66.60 deg. Period: 717.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 14034. Decay Date: 1998-05-11. Replaced Cosmos 1191. Covered Oko constellation plane 4 - 37 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1983 April 26 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1457 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-4K1 s/n 214. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 164 km (101 mi). Apogee: 354 km (219 mi). Inclination: 70.40 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 14039. Duration: 45.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-06-08. 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 April 28 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: LC43/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1458 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 23. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-040A. USAF Sat Cat: 14044. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-05-11. 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. 1983 April 28 - 22:26 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3914. LV Configuration: Delta 3914 D168. GOES 6 Nation: USA. Payload: GOES F. Mass: 836 kg (1,843 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: GOES. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 35,778 km (22,231 mi). Apogee: 35,820 km (22,250 mi). Inclination: 10.10 deg. Period: 1,436.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 14050. Completed Operations Date: 1992-05-19. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 135 deg W in 1983-1984; 97 deg W in-108 deg W in 1984-1987; 135 deg W in 1987-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 75.78 deg W drifting at 0.054 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 83.60W drifting at 0.139W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 1 - Strategic Air Command transferred to Space Command resource management many military space systems. Nation: USA. Strategic Air Command transferred to Space Command resource management of the Defense Support Program (DSP), the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP), all missile warning and space surveillance radars and optical systems (PAVE PAWS, BMEWS, PARCS, Cobra Dane, AN/FPS-85, Baker Nunns, GEODSS, etc.), as well as Thule and Sondrestrom Air Bases in Greenland, Clear AFS in Alaska. References: 569. 1983 May 1 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: RT-23. Model: RT-23U 15Zh60. Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 May - Launch Vehicle: Energia. Energia dynamic tests Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Buran. The 4M Energia mock-up was subjected to dynamic / vertical / load tests in May-October 1983. The 4M was then returned to the shop for fitting of complete functional propellant systems. 1983 May 4 - 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 May 5 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF03. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. RSLP STREP-22 re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 5 - 05:05 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 DLR K-GR-118. TEXUS 7 Microgravity mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 6 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: LC132?/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65019-513. Cosmos 1459 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 941 km (584 mi). Apogee: 1,014 km (630 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-042A. USAF Sat Cat: 14057. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1349. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 6 - 09:10 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1460 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Apogee: 344 km (213 mi). Inclination: 70.30 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 14058. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-05-20. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 7 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 1461 Nation: USSR. Program: EORSAT. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 574 km (356 mi). Apogee: 803 km (498 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 98.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 14064. Decay Date: 1985-05-31. Ocean monitoring. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 12 - 05:46 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8B. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8B AAF-VIIIB-8. SABRE Aurora / ionosphere / release mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 350 km (210 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 13 - 11:37 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 DLR K-GR-119. TEXUS 8 Microgravity mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 264 km (164 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 14 - 06:55 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.67UH. X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 246 km (152 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 15 - Launch Vehicle: Energia. Energia full-scale loads tests Nation: USSR. Program: Buran. Spacecraft: Buran. The 4M Energia mock-up was used for dynamic/vertical/load tests in May-October 1983. The 4M was then returned to the shop for fitting of complete functional propellant systems. 1983 May 15 - 15:46 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK. Chevaline demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 16 - 15:30 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK. Chevaline demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 17 - Space Command broke ground for the Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC) at Falcon AFS, Colorado. Nation: USA. References: 569. 1983 May 17 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1462 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-17F41. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Apogee: 297 km (184 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 14071. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-05-31. 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 May 19 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47119-511. Cosmos 1463 Nation: USSR. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-1Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 254 km (157 mi). Apogee: 602 km (374 mi). Inclination: 82.80 deg. Period: 93.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-046A. USAF Sat Cat: 14075. Decay Date: 1993-01-24. Radar calibration mission. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 19 - 22:26 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: SLV-3D Centaur. LV Configuration: SLV-3D Centaur AC-61 / Centaur D-1AR 5041. Intelsat 5 F-6 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Mass: 1,928 kg (4,250 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 5. Agency: Intelsat. Perigee: 36,076 km (22,416 mi). Apogee: 36,125 km (22,446 mi). Inclination: 8.30 deg. Period: 1,452.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 14077. Completed Operations Date: 1998-07-06. 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 29 deg E in 1983; 18 deg W in 1983-1992; 34 deg W in 1992; 50 deg W in 1992-1995; 31 deg W in 1995-1998 As of 4 September 2001 located at 47.96 deg E drifting at 3.999 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 62.15W drifting at 3.995W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 278. 1983 May 24 - 02:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47139-541. Cosmos 1464 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 964 km (599 mi). Apogee: 1,006 km (625 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-048A. USAF Sat Cat: 14084. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1295. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 26 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65083-458. Cosmos 1465 Nation: USSR. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 349 km (216 mi). Apogee: 541 km (336 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 14087. Decay Date: 1985-01-23. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 26 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1466 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-4K1 s/n 250. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 166 km (103 mi). Apogee: 315 km (195 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 14089. Duration: 41.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-07-06. 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 May 26 - 15:18 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3914. LV Configuration: Delta 3914 D169. Exosat Nation: Europe. Mass: 510 kg (1,120 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: Exosat. Agency: ESA. Perigee: 340 km (210 mi). Apogee: 191,878 km (119,227 mi). Inclination: 72.50 deg. Period: 5,442.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 14095. Decay Date: 1986-05-06. X-ray experiments. Launch time 1518 UT. Launching agency ESA. EXOSAT is a space research satellite of the European Space Agency. The scientific objectives of the EXOSAT mission are to measure the position, structural features, spectral and temporal characteristics of cosmic X-ray sources in the energy range from less than 0.1 keV to greater than 50 keV. References: 2, 6. 1983 May 28 - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HOE. LV Configuration: HOE HOE 2. HOE 2 ABM test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 28 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF03. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B. RSLP STREP-12 (HOE) Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 May 30 - 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 May 31 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1467 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Apogee: 361 km (224 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 14100. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-06-12. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1983 June 1 - Launch Site: Natal. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sonda. Model: Sonda 3. LV Configuration: Sonda 3 XV-16. Manicore Ionosphere mission Nation: Brazil. Agency: IAE. Apogee: 599 km (372 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 1 - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-29. Model: Shtil. LV Configuration: Shtil VMF. State trials missile test Nation: USSR. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 June - Arkon-1 third generation electro-optical military reconnaissance satellite authorised Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Arkon-1. A decree was issued by the Soviet Ministers for a constellation of new-design third generation electro-optical military reconnaissance satellites. These would be orbited in two groups of ten satellites at varying altitudes. This swarm would provide almost complete coverage of the earth's surface at a range of photographic resolutions. 1983 June 2 - 02:38 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D-1. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D-1 321-01. Venera 15 Nation: USSR. Program: Venera. Payload: 4V-2 s/n 860. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Venus. Spacecraft: Venera 4V-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Apogee: 65,000 km (40,000 mi). Inclination: 87.50 deg. Period: 1,440.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-053A. USAF Sat Cat: 14104. Venera 15 was part of a two spacecraft mission (along with Venera 16) designed to use side-looking radar mappers to study the surface properties of Venus. The two spacecraft were inserted into Venus orbit a day apart with their orbital planes shifted by an angle of approximately 4 degrees relative to one another. This made it possible to reimage an area if necessary. Each spacecraft was in a nearly polar orbit with a periapsis at 62 N latitude. Together, the two spacecraft imaged the area from the north pole down to about 30 degrees N latitude over the 8 months of mapping operations. Data is for Venus orbit. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 296, 428. 1983 June 7 - 02:32 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/D-1. LV Configuration: Proton-K/D-1 321-02. Venera 16 Nation: USSR. Program: Venera. Payload: 4V-2 s/n 861. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Venus. Spacecraft: Venera 4V-2. Agency: MOM. COSPAR: 1983-054A. USAF Sat Cat: 14107. Venus radar mapper; entered Venus orbit 10/14/83. Venera 16 was part of a two spacecraft mission (along with Venera 15) designed to use side-looking radar mappers to study the surface properties of Venus. The two spacecraft were inserted into Venus orbit a day apart with their orbital planes shifted by an angle of approximately 4 degrees relative to one another. This made it possible to reimage an area if necessary. Each spacecraft was in a nearly polar orbit with a periapsis at 62 N latitude. Together, the two spacecraft imaged the area from the north pole down to about 30 degrees N latitude over the 8 months of mapping operations. References: 2, 6, 67, 274, 296, 428. 1983 June 7 - 07:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1468 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-17F41. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 211 km (131 mi). Apogee: 251 km (155 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-055A. USAF Sat Cat: 14110. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-06-21. 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 June 9 - Deputy SecDef designated Commander, Space Command as the Defense Department's Manager for Space Transportation System Contingency Support Operations. Nation: USA. References: 569. 1983 June 9 - 16:05 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK. Chevaline demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 9 - 23:23 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas H. LV Configuration: Atlas H 6002H / 6002H. NOSS 5 Nation: USA. Payload: PARCAE 6. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,049 km (651 mi). Apogee: 1,167 km (725 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 14112. Ocean surveillance; aka White Cloud type spacecraft; Navy Ocean Surveillance Satellite; PARCAE. References: 2, 6, 172, 278. GB1 Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,049 km (651 mi). Apogee: 1,167 km (725 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-056C. USAF Sat Cat: 14143. Deployed from NOSS 5. References: 2, 6, 278. GB2 Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,049 km (651 mi). Apogee: 1,167 km (725 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-056D. USAF Sat Cat: 14144. Deployed from NOSS 5. References: 2, 6, 278. GB3 Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,049 km (651 mi). Apogee: 1,166 km (724 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.40 min. COSPAR: 1983-056G. USAF Sat Cat: 14180. References: 2, 6, 278. 1983 June 11 - 08:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC ADD-VC-56. OASIS Aeronomy mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 11 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK. Chevaline demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 11 - 16:43 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK. Chevaline demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 14 - 12:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1469 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Apogee: 357 km (221 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 14123. Duration: 10.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-06-24. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6. 1983 June 15 - 02:30 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Super Arcas. LV Configuration: Super Arcas A14.311-1. STATE 1 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF GL. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 16 - 06:51 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Nike. Model: Nike Hydac. LV Configuration: Nike Hydac GL A11.074. STATE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 16 - 07:07 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Super Arcas. LV Configuration: Super Arcas A14.311-2. STATE 2 Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF GL. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 16 - 11:59 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 1. LV Configuration: Ariane 1 L6. Eutelsat 1 Nation: Europe. Program: Eutelsat. Payload: ECS 1. Mass: 1,050 kg (2,310 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS. Agency: Eutelsat. Perigee: 36,123 km (22,445 mi). Apogee: 36,246 km (22,522 mi). Inclination: 9.20 deg. Period: 1,456.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-058A. USAF Sat Cat: 14128. Completed Operations Date: 1996-12-11. Designator ESA/83/4. Launch time 1159 GMT. Launch agency ESA. Geostationary position 10+/- 0.1 deg E. EUTELSAT 1 is a regional geostationary telecommunication Satellite for European countries. It is operated by the EUTELSAT organization. Frequency plan: 1 36-138 MHz (S-E). 148-149.9 MHz (E-S). 10.7-11.7 GHz (S-E). 14-14.5 GHz (E-S). Positions: Document Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 10 deg E in 1983; 13 deg E in 1983-1989; 16 deg E in 1989-1991; 25 deg E in 1992-1993; 48E1993-1996; 36 deg E in 1996 As of 31 August 2001 located at 12.27 deg W drifting at 5.043 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 109.78W drifting at 5.059W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Oscar 10 Nation: Germany. Program: Oscar. Payload: Phase 3B. Mass: 70 kg (154 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: AMSAT-DL. Perigee: 4,007 km (2,489 mi). Apogee: 35,442 km (22,022 mi). Inclination: 27.20 deg. Period: 699.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-058B. USAF Sat Cat: 14129. AMSAT Oscar 10, registration no D-R 001. Scientific and communication satellite for the amateur radio service. Frequency plan: Transponder U: 435.1 MHz (uplink), 145.9 MHz (downlink), Bandwidth +/- 75 kHz. Transponder L: 1269.45 MHz (uplink), 436.55 MHz ( downlink), bandwidth +/- 400 kHz. Two beacons adjacent to passband. Launch vehicle Ariane L6. First amateur satellite with onboard propulsion (which did not function entirely correctly, due to collision with launch vehicle after separation - hence the not-quite-Molniya-orbit). Computer control failed December 1986 due to radiation damage to memory. As a result, ground control stations have no control over the spacecraft. However, when the orientation is favourable (with respect to the Earth and Sun), OSCAR 10 continues to provide good Mode B service. If users coorperate, OSCAR 10 may provide many more years of service. Project Management: AMSAT-NA (Jan King, W3GEY) and AMSAT-DL (Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC). Spacecraft sub-systems: Contributed by groups in Canada, Hungary, Japan, United States and West Germany. Spacecraft: Spin Stabilised with Magnetorquers: Power: 50 W solar array, 2 NiCd batteries. Payload: Transponders/Beacons: Mode B: Type: Linear, inverting, 50W; General Beacon: 145.809 MHz (Carrier); Engineering Beacon: 145.987 MHz; Uplink: 435.030-435.180 MHz; Downlink: 145.975-145.825 MHz. Mode L (no longer operational): Type: Linear, inverting, 50W: Beacons: 436.020, 436.040 MHz; Uplink 1269.450 MHz (800 kHz); Downlink 436.550 MHz. References: 2, 6. 1983 June 17 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. First Peacekeeper missile launch. Nation: USA. References: 88. 1983 June 17 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.72NP. SPAR 10 Microgravity mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 212 km (131 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 18 - 02:10 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: TP-01. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper FTM-1. 6 RVs to BOA-KMR Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 18 - 11:33 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-7. STS-7 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Challenger F02 / OSTA-2. Mass: 16,839 kg (37,123 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 299 km (185 mi). Apogee: 307 km (190 mi). Inclination: 28.30 deg. Period: 90.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 14132. Duration: 6.10 days. Decay Date: 1983-06-24. Crew: Crippen, Fabian, Hauck, Ride, Thagard. Flight: STS-7. Manned five crew. Deployed Anik C2, Palapa B1; deployed and retrieved SPAS platform. Payloads: Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (OSTA)-2 experiments, deployment of PALAPA-B1 communications satellite for Indonesia with Payload Assist Module (PAM)-D and Telesat-F communications satellite for Canada with PAM-D, German Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS)-01, seven getaway specials (GAS), Monodisperse Latex Reactor (MLR), Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System (CFES). References: 2, 6, 7, 33. Anik C2 (Telesat 7) Nation: Canada. Program: Anik. Payload: Anik C2 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,238 kg (2,729 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Telesat. Perigee: 35,949 km (22,337 mi). Apogee: 36,273 km (22,538 mi). Inclination: 7.80 deg. Period: 1,452.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-059B. USAF Sat Cat: 14133. Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-07. Deployed by STS-7 6/19/83. Telecommunications. Operating entity TELESAT Canada. Longitude 110 W. Transmit power 11.2 W on each frequency. Frequencies 11730, 11743, 11791, 11804, 11852, 11865, 11913, 11926, 11974, 11987, 12035, 12048, 12096, 12109, 12157, 12170 MHz. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 112 deg W in 1983; 105 deg W in 1983-1985; 110 deg W in 1985-1991; 109 deg W in 1991-1993;76 deg W in 1993-1997; 115 deg W in 1997-1998 As of 4 September 2001 located at 113.76 deg E drifting at 4.144 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 68.60E drifting at 4.154W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Palapa B1 Nation: Indonesia. Program: Palapa. Payload: Palapa B1 [PAM-D. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Perumtel. Perigee: 35,803 km (22,246 mi). Apogee: 35,840 km (22,260 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,437.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-059C. USAF Sat Cat: 14134. Completed Operations Date: 1995-10-01. Deployed by STS-7 6/18/83. Palapa B satellites were four times as powerful and twice the size of their predecessors, the Palapa A series. While the A series was designed for domestic/regional communications within Indonesia, the new system also served the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Palapa B2 was originally placed into a useless orbit due to malfunctions of its PAM-D upper stage. The Indonesian government claimed $75 million insurance and ordered a replacement (B2P), which was successfully orbited 3 years later. The original B2 was recovered by the STS-51A mission on November 12, 1984 under an arrangement between the satellite's insurers, NASA and Hughes. The satellite was then sold by the insurers to an intermediary company, refurbished, and then resold back to Indonesia following its launch in 1990. Spacecraft: Based on Hughes HS-376 design. Cylindrical structure. Spin stabilised. Hydrazine propulsion system for attitude control, orbit maintenance. Body mounted solar cells provide 1060 W BOL. Despun antenna platform. Payload: Each carried 24 C-band transponders (+6 spares). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 108 deg E in 1983-1990; 118 deg E in 1990-1992; 134 deg E in 1992-1995 As of 1 September 2001 located at 156.84 deg E drifting at 0.192 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 169.93W drifting at 0.283W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. SPAS-01 Nation: USA. Payload: Challenger F2 / SPAS 1. Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SPAS. Agency: MBB. Perigee: 295 km (183 mi). Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 90.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-059F. USAF Sat Cat: 14142. Decay Date: 1983-06-22. Ten experiments mounted on Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS-01) performed research in forming metal alloys in microgravity and use of remote sensing scanner. Orbiter's small control rockets fired while SPAS-01 held by remote manipulator system to test movement on extended arm. References: 2, 6. OSTA-2 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1983-059xx. USAF Sat Cat: 14132. Decay Date: 1983-06-24. References: 2, 279. 1983 June 20 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 34D. First of seven Titan 34D launches Nation: USA. First of seven Titan 34D launches from the West Coast. References: 88. 1983 June 20 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 34D. LV Configuration: Titan 34D 34D-5 (04D-3). KH-9 no. 18 Nation: USA. Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-9. Agency: NRO/CIA. Perigee: 159 km (98 mi). Apogee: 259 km (160 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-060A. USAF Sat Cat: 14137. Decay Date: 1984-03-21. KH-9 type satellite. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. OPS 3899 Nation: USA. Payload: SSF-C No. 7. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: SSF. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 1,278 km (794 mi). Apogee: 1,296 km (805 mi). Inclination: 96.60 deg. Period: 111.31 min. COSPAR: 1983-060C. USAF Sat Cat: 14139. ABM monitoring; may or may not have existed!!!. References: 2, 6, 172. 1983 June 21 - 20:15 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.33UL. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 22 - 23:58 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1470 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 42. Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 596 km (370 mi). Apogee: 626 km (388 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 96.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 14147. References: 2, 6. 1983 June 24 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0548. Test / aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 24 - Landing of STS-7 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-7. STS-7 landed at 13:56 GMT. 1983 June 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Pad: LF26?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT95GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT94GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 25 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: SSBS. Model: SSBS S3. LV Configuration: SSBS S3 2606. Operational test Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 27 - 09:12 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. LV Configuration: Soyuz 11A511U 379. Soyuz T-9 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Soyuz T s/n 14L. Mass: 6,850 kg (15,100 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 197 km (122 mi). Apogee: 228 km (141 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-062A. USAF Sat Cat: 14152. Duration: 149.45 days. Decay Date: 1983-11-23. Crew: Aleksandrov, Lyakhov. Flight: Salyut 7 EO-2. Manned two crew. Docked with Salyut 7. Transported to the Salyut-7 orbital station a crew consisting of V A Lyakhov, commander of the spacecraft, and A P Aleksandrov, flight engineer, to conduct scientific and technical research and experiments. References: 2, 6, 32, 33,51. 1983 June 27 - 15:37 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Scout. Model: Scout D-1. LV Configuration: Scout D-1 S205C. HILAT Nation: USA. Payload: Transit O-16 / P83-1. Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USAF STP. Perigee: 754 km (468 mi). Apogee: 818 km (508 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1983-063A. USAF Sat Cat: 14154. Modification of Transit O-16 for military communications research. Officially: Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. 1983 June 28 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1471 Nation: USSR. Payload: Yantar-2K s/n 958. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-2K. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Apogee: 343 km (213 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 14156. Duration: 30.00 days. Decay Date: 1983-07-28. Area survey photo reconnaissance; returned film in two small SpK capsules during the mission and with the main capsule at completion of the mission. Final Yantar-2K mission. References: 2, 6, 69. 1983 June 28 - 23:08 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3920/PAM. LV Configuration: Delta 3920/PAM D170. Galaxy 1 Nation: USA. Program: Galaxy. Payload: HS 376. Mass: 1,218 kg (2,685 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: HCI. Perigee: 35,815 km (22,254 mi). Apogee: 35,841 km (22,270 mi). Inclination: 6.30 deg. Period: 1,438.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 14158. Completed Operations Date: 1994-03-10. TV. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 134 deg W in 1983-1991; 133 deg W in 1991-1994 As of 31 August 2001 located at 92.66 deg W drifting at 0.600 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 46.95W drifting at 0.505W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1983 June 29 - 04:35 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.27UH. X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 289 km (179 mi). References: 2. 1983 June 30 - 23:56 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 314-02. Gorizont 7 Nation: USSR. Payload: Gorizont s/n 17L. Mass: 2,100 kg (4,600 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Gorizont . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 36,296 km (22,553 mi). Apogee: 36,374 km (22,601 mi). Inclination: 12.30 deg. Period: 1,464.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-066A. USAF Sat Cat: 14160. Completed Operations Date: 1989-06-30. Stationed at 14 deg W. Radio telephone and telegraph communications and television broadcasting. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 14 deg W in 1983-1986; 16 deg W in 1986-1987; 11 deg W in 1987-1989 As of 3 September 2001 located at 105.97 deg E drifting at 6.939 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 169.25W drifting at 6.932W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 111, 274. 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.