Chronology - Quarter 1 1984

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Previous Home Next 1984 January 1 - Space Command assumed resource management responsibility for Global Positioning System. Nation: USA. References: 569. 1984 - Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5. Model: Ariane 5G. Preliminary design of all-new replacement of Ariane 4 launch vehicle begins. Nation: France. 1984 - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: LC107/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: K65M-R. BOR-5 re-entry vehicle test Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 675 km (419 mi). References: 2. 1984-1986 - Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Shuttle Columbia overhauled at Palmdale. Nation: USA. Program: STS. Spacecraft: Columbia. The ejection seats and flight instrumentation used for the first manned shuttle flights were removed. Head-up display and GPS avionics were installed. Orbiter 5.4 structural modifications were made; the disconnect valves, thermal protection system, and brakes were brought up to date. Provisions were made for use of the Manned Maneuvering Unit and 231 Master Change Requests were implemented. References: 44. During 1984 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Three soldiers were killed in an explosion at the nitrogen/oxygen production facility at Plesetsk. Nation: USSR. This occurred during night-time preventive maintenance with no officer supervising the work. 1984 January 2 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 13 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 5 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 14 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 5 - 20:09 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47119-529. Cosmos 1522 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 265. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Apogee: 1,493 km (927 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 14611. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1523 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 266. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,396 km (867 mi). Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-001B. USAF Sat Cat: 14612. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1524 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 267. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.60 min. COSPAR: 1984-001C. USAF Sat Cat: 14613. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1525 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 268. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-001D. USAF Sat Cat: 14614. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1526 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 269. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,443 km (896 mi). Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-001E. USAF Sat Cat: 14615. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1527 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 270. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,459 km (906 mi). Apogee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-001F. USAF Sat Cat: 14616. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1528 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 271. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-001G. USAF Sat Cat: 14617. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 1529 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 272. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,461 km (907 mi). Apogee: 1,512 km (939 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-001H. USAF Sat Cat: 14618. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 6 - 21:24 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 15 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 6 - 21:55 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-122. Ferdinand 66 M-T 2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 8 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 16 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 11 - 12:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1530 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Apogee: 362 km (224 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 14622. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-01-25. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 11 - 18:08 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65039-546. Cosmos 1531 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 980 km (600 mi). Apogee: 1,006 km (625 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 105.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 14624. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1386. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 12 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 17 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 14:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1532 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 163 km (101 mi). Apogee: 357 km (221 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 14634. Duration: 44.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-02-26. 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, 179. 1984 January 13 - 18:57 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 19 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kappa. Model: Kappa 9M. LV Configuration: Kappa 9M K-9M-77. CIR Infrared astronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 317 km (196 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 19:31 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 20 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-123. Ferdinand 68 M-T 3 Ionosphere mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 20:50 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 21 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 21:22 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 22 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 22:12 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 23 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 13 - 22:44 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 24 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 15 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 25 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 16 - 18:20 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.36UU. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 17 - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: K?. Launch Vehicle: SB-735. Model: ST-735. LV Configuration: ST-735-1 ST-735-1. SRB Sep test Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 17 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 26 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 18 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC163. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: RT-23. Model: RT-23 15Zh52. LV Configuration: RT-23 15Zh52 15Zh52. rail Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 20 - 20:18 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 27 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 104 km (64 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 28 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 29 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 11:07 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 30 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 12:12 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 31 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 12:46 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 32 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 14:24 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 33 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 21 - 18:52 GMT - Launch Site: Western Test Range DZ. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: 35.0 N x 120.0 W. Launch Vehicle: ASAT. ASAT Test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Successful test of the missile and control system, but conducted without the miniature homing vehicle. References: 2. 1984 January 23 - 07:58 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: N. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: N-2. LV Configuration: N-2 N-12(F). Yuri 2A Nation: Japan. Program: BS. Payload: BS-2a. Mass: 670 kg (1,470 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Agency: NASDA. Perigee: 36,072 km (22,414 mi). Apogee: 36,191 km (22,488 mi). Inclination: 4.90 deg. Period: 1,453.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 14659. Completed Operations Date: 1989-07-01. TV. BS-2a (Yuri-2a). Domestic satellite broadcasting; development of broadcasting satellite technology. Launch 0758 GMT. N launch vehicle flight no 12. Launching organization NASDA. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 110 deg E in 1984-1985; 108 deg E in 1985-1987; 110 deg E in 1987-1988 As of 28 August 2001 located at 69.57 deg E drifting at 4.403 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 153.52W drifting at 4.395W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 24 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 34 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 24 - 18:53 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 35 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF08. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT100GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT99GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 25 - 16:09 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 36 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 25 - 16:39 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-124. Ferdinand 67 M-T 4 Aeronomy mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 25 - 18:13 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 37 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 26 - 08:50 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Cosmos 1533 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 222 km (137 mi). Apogee: 354 km (219 mi). Inclination: 70.40 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 14666. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-02-09. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 26 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53793-469. Cosmos 1534 Nation: USSR. Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-1. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 305 km (189 mi). Apogee: 334 km (207 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 90.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 14668. Decay Date: 1990-09-19. Radar calibration mission. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 26 - 15:52 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Super Chief. Model: Talos Sergeant Hydac. HAVE SLED II Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF BMO. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 27 - 19:37 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 12. LV Configuration: Skylark 12 DLR A-GRC-131. CAESAR I Auroral mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 700 km (430 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 28 - 17:01 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 38 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 29 - 12:25 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-3. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 3 CZ3-1 (9). FAILURE: Third stage failed to ignite. STTW-T1 Nation: China. Payload: STTW-T1. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: DFH-2. Agency: MAI. Perigee: 484 km (300 mi). Apogee: 6,446 km (4,005 mi). Inclination: 36.10 deg. Period: 162.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 14670. First launch of a prototype DFH-2 communications satellite. Payload stranded in low earth orbit, but all subsystems including the communications payload were completely checked and tested. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 31 - 03:08 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 34D/Transtage. LV Configuration: Titan 34D/Transtage 34D-10 (05D-1). Chalet 4 Nation: USA. Payload: OPS 0441. Mass: 1,043 kg (2,299 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Chalet. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 146 km (90 mi). Apogee: 1,023 km (635 mi). Inclination: 29.40 deg. Period: 96.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 14675. Chalet ELINT satellite. References: 2, 6. 1984 January 31 - 18:23 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 39 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 31 - 18:31 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-125. Ferdinand 70 M-T 5 Ionosphere mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 31 - 18:53 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion MADAME 1. Ferdinand 73 M-M 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 January 31 - 20:03 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 40 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 2 - 15:36 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Super Chief. Model: Talos Sergeant Hydac. HAVE SLED II Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF BMO. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 2 - 17:38 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47139-532. Cosmos 1535 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 953 km (592 mi). Apogee: 1,013 km (629 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 14679. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1428. References: 2, 6. 1984 February 3 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-11/41-B. STS-41-B Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Challenger F04 / SPAS 1A. Mass: 15,362 kg (33,867 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 307 km (190 mi). Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 90.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 14681. Duration: 7.97 days. Decay Date: 1984-02-11. Crew: Brand, Gibson, McCandless, McNair, Stewart. Flight: STS-41-B. Manned five crew. Deployed Westar 6, Palapa B2; tested Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU). Payloads: PALAPA-B2 (Indonesian communications satellite) with Payload Assist Module (PAM)-D and WESTAR (Western Union communications satellite)-Vl with PAM-D. Both satellites were deployed but the PAM-D in each satellite failed to ignite, leaving both satellites in earth orbit. Both satellites were retrieved and returned to earth for renovation on the STS-51-A mission. The manned maneuvering unit (MMU) was tested with extravehicular astronauts as free flyers without tethers as far as 98 m from the orbiter. Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS)-01 experiments, Monodisperse Latex Reactor (MLR), Isoelectric Focusing Experiment (lEF), Acoustic Containerless Experiment System (ACES), Cinema 360 cameras, five getaway specials (GAS), Aerodynamic Coefficient Identification (ACIP)/High Resolution Accelerom-eter Package (HIRAP). References: 2, 6, 7, 33. Westar 6 Nation: USA. Program: Westar. Payload: Westar 6 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: WUTC. Perigee: 307 km (190 mi). Apogee: 1,220 km (750 mi). Inclination: 27.70 deg. Period: 100.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-011B. USAF Sat Cat: 14688. Decay Date: 1984-11-16. Deployed from STS 41B 4 February 1984; failed to reach proper orbit; recovered by STS-51A. The Westar series of geostationary spacecraft provide commercial communications services for Western Union. Westar 6 failed to achieve geosynchronous orbit after being deployed from the Space Shuttle. It was later retrieved by another Shuttle mission (November 14, 1984) and returned for refurbishment and relaunch. All Westars have been launched by NASA on a reimbursable basis. Spacecraft: Westar uses the Hughes HS-376 spacecraft design. Spin stabilised with a despun antenna section. Body mounted solar cells. Once on orbit, an outer cylinder deploys downward in 'dixie-cup' fashion to increase the solar panel area. Payload: Westar spacecraft typically carried 12 to 24 transponders in the 4-6 GHz range. A single antenna reflector (72 inch diameter) is used with an array of offset feed horns. The reflector uses two polarisation-selective surfaces for horizontal and vertical polarised signals. References: 2, 6. IRT Nation: USA. Payload: Challenger F4 / Westar 6 [PAM-D] / Palapa B2 [PAM-. Mass: 91 kg (200 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: IRT. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 279 km (173 mi). Apogee: 288 km (178 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1984-011C. USAF Sat Cat: 14689. Decay Date: 1984-02-11. Deployed from STS 41B on 5 February 1984; Integrated Rendezvous Target. References: 2, 6. Palapa B2 Nation: Indonesia. Program: Palapa. Payload: Palapa B2 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Perumtel. Perigee: 280 km (170 mi). Apogee: 1,190 km (730 mi). Inclination: 28.20 deg. Period: 99.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-011D. USAF Sat Cat: 14692. Decay Date: 1984-11-16. Deployed from STS 41B 4 February 1984; failed to reach proper orbit; recovered by STS-51A. References: 2, 6. MMU 3 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1984-011xx. References: 2, 279. MMU 2 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1984-011xx. References: 2, 279. SPAS 1A Nation: USA. Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SPAS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1984-011xx. USAF Sat Cat: 14681. Decay Date: 1984-02-11. German-built Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), first flown on STS-7, became first satellite refurbished and flown again. SPAS remained in payload bay due to electrical problem with Remote Manipulator System (RMS). References: 2, 279. 1984 February 5 - 18:44 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas H. LV Configuration: Atlas H 6003H / 6003H. NOSS 6 Nation: USA. Payload: PARCAE 7. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,052 km (653 mi). Apogee: 1,172 km (728 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 14690. Ocean surveillance; aka White Cloud type spacecraft; Navy Ocean Surveillance Satellite; PARCAE. References: 2, 6, 172, 278. JD1 Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,052 km (653 mi). Apogee: 1,172 km (728 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-012C. USAF Sat Cat: 14728. Deployed from NOSS 6. References: 2, 6, 278. JD2 Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,052 km (653 mi). Apogee: 1,172 km (728 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-012D. USAF Sat Cat: 14729. Deployed from NOSS 6. References: 2, 6, 278. JD3 Nation: USA. Payload: SSU. Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: NOSS-Subsat. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,052 km (653 mi). Apogee: 1,172 km (728 mi). Inclination: 63.40 deg. Period: 107.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-012F. USAF Sat Cat: 14795. References: 2, 6, 278. 1984 February 5 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 41 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 7 - EVA STS-10-1 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Crew: McCandless, Stewart. Flight: STS-10. EVA Duration: 0.23 days. Tested MMU manoeuvring unit in free flight. References: 66. 1984 February 7 - 09:09 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10. LV Configuration: Black Brant X NASA 35.006UE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 1,020 km (630 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 7 - 09:10 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Yukon. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Malemute. LV Configuration: Terrier Malemute NASA 29.21UE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 7 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 42 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 8 - 09:23 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1536 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 44. Mass: 2,200 kg (4,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 602 km (374 mi). Apogee: 631 km (392 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 97.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 14699. References: 2, 6. 1984 February 8 - 12:07 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Soyuz T-10 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Soyuz 7K-ST s/n 15L. Mass: 6,850 kg (15,100 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 199 km (123 mi). Apogee: 219 km (136 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 14701. Duration: 62.95 days. Decay Date: 1984-04-11. Crew: Atkov, Kizim, Solovyov Vladimir. Flight: Salyut 7 EO-3. Manned three crew. Docked with Salyut 7. Transported a crew consisting of ship's commander L D Kizim, flight engineer V A Solovyov and cosmonaut-research O Y Atkov to the SALYUT-7 orbital station to conduct scientific and technical studies and experiments. References: 2, 6, 32, 33,51. 1984 February 9 - EVA STS-10-2 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Crew: McCandless, Stewart. Flight: STS-10. EVA Duration: 0.25 days. Tested MMU manoeuvring unit in free flight. References: 66. 1984 February 9 - 03:04 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 43 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 10 - 02:40 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-126. Ferdinand 69 M-T 6 Ionosphere mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 10 - 03:05 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion MADAME 2. Ferdinand 72 M-M 2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 10 - 03:44 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 44 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 10 - 04:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 DLR K-GR-130. MAP / WINE M-I 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 10 - 05:29 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 45 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 10 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 46 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 11 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0784. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA WFC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 11 - Landing of STS-41-B Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-41-B. STS-41-B landed at 12:15 GMT. 1984 February 12 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 47 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 14 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: M. Launch Pad: M1. Launch Vehicle: Mu. Model: Mu-3S. LV Configuration: Mu-3S M-3S-4. SS-09 Onzora Nation: Japan. Payload: Exos C. Mass: 180 kg (390 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Ionosphere. Spacecraft: EXOS. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 247 km (153 mi). Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Inclination: 74.60 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 14722. Decay Date: 1988-12-26. Optical investigations of ionosphere. EXOS-C (OHZORA). Optical study of the stratosphere and middle atmosphere. Study of the specific phenomena of the ionospheric plasma over the southern Atlantic geomagnetic anomaly zone which was discovered by the third scientific satellite 'TAIYO'. Launch vehicle Mu-3S-4, launching organization ISAS (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science). Launch time 0800 GMT. References: 2, 6. 1984 February 14 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 48 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 15 - Energia Engineer Cosmonaut Training Group 7 selected. Nation: USSR. 1984 February 15 - MAP Cosmonaut Training Group 3 selected. Nation: USSR. The group was selected to provide test pilots for Buran spaceplane. 1984 February 15 - 08:46 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 318-02. Raduga 14 Nation: USSR. Payload: Raduga s/n 25L. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Raduga . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,771 km (22,227 mi). Apogee: 35,817 km (22,255 mi). Inclination: 11.80 deg. Period: 1,436.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 14725. Completed Operations Date: 1987-09-01. Stationed at 84 deg. E. Radio telephone and telegraph communications and transmission of television programmes. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 85 deg E in 1984-1987 As of 29 August 2001 located at 83.95 deg E drifting at 0.059 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 64.01E drifting at 0.027E degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1984 February 16 - 01:20 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-127. Ferdinand 64 M-T 7 Aeronomy mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 16 - 01:20 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 49 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 16 - 01:58 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 50 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 16 - 08:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1537 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-17F41. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Apogee: 285 km (177 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 14737. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-03-01. High resolution photo surveillance; film capsule; maneuverable; also performed earth resource 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. 1984 February 18 - 00:21 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 52 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 18 - 00:22 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR A-NO-128. Ferdinand 65 M-T 8 Aeronomy mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF/DLR. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 18 - 03:14 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 53 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 108 km (67 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 18 - 04:40 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 54 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 18 - 16:29 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.44UU. CWAS 7 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 99 km (61 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 19 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A MAP/WINE. M-F 55 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 19 - 12:25 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A M-F 057. Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 20 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Viper. Model: Viper 3A. LV Configuration: Viper 3A M-F 058. Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 21 - 06:46 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Progress 19 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Progress s/n 120. Mass: 7,020 kg (15,470 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Apogee: 245 km (152 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 14757. Duration: 40.48 days. Completed Operations Date: 1984-04-01 18:17:55 PM. Decay Date: 1984-04-01 18:17:55 PM. Flight: Salyut 7 EO-3. Transport of various cargoes to the Salyut-7 orbital station. Docked with Salyut 7 on 23 Feb 1984 08:21:00 GMT. Undocked on 31 Mar 1984 09:40:00 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 1 Apr 1984 18:18:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 3.43 days. Total docked time 37.05 days. References: 2, 6, 275. 1984 February 21 - 15:36 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65039-537. Cosmos 1538 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 769 km (477 mi). Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1984-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 14759. Replaced Cosmos 1420. References: 2, 6. 1984 February 22 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M4. LV Configuration: MSBS M4 14. Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 23 - 12:10 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.38GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 23 - 20:34 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB NASA 21.86UE. Ionosphere / aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 189 km (117 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 27 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.43UU. CWAS 8 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 73 km (45 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 28 - 03:53 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C ADD-VIIIC-10. ARIES B Aurora / aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 28 - 13:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1539 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Inclination: 67.20 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1984-020A. USAF Sat Cat: 14763. Duration: 41.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-04-09. 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, 179. 1984 February 28 - 17:13 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.39UL. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1984 February 29 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 2. FOT GT146MS Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1984 March - OK-KS Buran systems test series completed Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Buran. 77% of the tests of the OK were automated, compared with only 5% for the Soyuz-TM. 1984 Spring - Glushko ordered to launch Mir by March 1986 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Spacecraft: Mir. By early 1984 work on Mir ground to a halt as all resources were put on getting the Buran space shuttle into flight test. This changed in the spring 1984 when Glushko was called into the office of the Central Committee's Secretary for Space and Defence and ordered to orbit Mir by the 27th Communist Party Congress in the spring of 1986. 1984 March 1 - 17:59 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3920. LV Configuration: Delta 3920 D174. Landsat 5 Nation: USA. Program: Landsat. Payload: Landsat D'. Mass: 1,938 kg (4,272 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Landsat 4-5. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 702 km (436 mi). Apogee: 703 km (436 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 98.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 14780. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. Oscar 11 Nation: UK. Program: Oscar. Payload: UoSAT 2. Mass: 52 kg (114 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Microsat SSTL. Manufacturer: Surrey. Agency: SSTL. Perigee: 651 km (404 mi). Apogee: 670 km (410 mi). Inclination: 97.80 deg. Period: 98.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-021B. USAF Sat Cat: 14781. University of Surrey experimental microsatellite. Built in only 6 months, UoSAT-2 carried the first modern digital store and forward (S&F) communications payload and a prototype CCD camera. Also performed magnetospheric studies. Launch time 1759 GMT. Still operational in 2000. References: 2, 6. 1984 March 2 - 03:54 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 316-01. Cosmos 1540 Nation: USSR. Payload: Potok no. 2 s/n 12L. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Potok. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,761 km (22,220 mi). Apogee: 35,807 km (22,249 mi). Inclination: 8.10 deg. Period: 1,436.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 14783. Completed Operations Date: 1988-02-05. Stationed at 79 deg E. Investigation of outer space; experiments in relaying telegraph and telephone information in the centimetre wavelength range. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 80 deg E in 1984-1988 As of 28 August 2001 located at 75.35 deg E drifting at 0.041 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 69.92E drifting at 0.020W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 112, 274. 1984 March 3 - 03:06 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C ADD-VIIIC-9. ARIES A Aurora / aeronomy / ionosphere mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 206 km (128 mi). References: 2. 1984 March 3 - 04:40 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB NASA 21.85UG. JHU UVT F11 Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 206 km (128 mi). References: 2. 1984 March 5 - 00:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 1. LV Configuration: Ariane 1 L8. Intelsat 5 F-8 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Mass: 1,928 kg (4,250 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 5. Agency: INTELSAT. Perigee: 36,531 km (22,699 mi). Apogee: 36,755 km (22,838 mi). Inclination: 8.20 deg. Period: 1,480.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-023A. USAF Sat Cat: 14786. Completed Operations Date: 1994-12-17. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 53 deg W in 1984-1985; 180 deg E in 1985-1994 As of 28 August 2001 located at 164.20 deg W drifting at 10.735 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 110.10E drifting at 10.740W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1984 March 6 - 17:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL. Cosmos 1541 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #32. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 5,297 km (3,291 mi). Apogee: 35,015 km (21,757 mi). Inclination: 68.00 deg. Period: 716.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 14790. Replaced Cosmos 1278. Covered Oko constellation plane 3 - 355 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1984 March 7 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Cosmos 1542 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 223 km (138 mi). Apogee: 346 km (214 mi). Inclination: 70.30 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1984-025A. USAF Sat Cat: 14793. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-03-21. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1984 March 10 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1543 Nation: USSR. Payload: Efir s/n 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Efir. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 214 km (132 mi). Apogee: 401 km (249 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 14797. Duration: 26.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-04-05. Scientific mission using spacecraft based on Vostok/Zenit design. References: 2, 6. 1984 March 15 - 17:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1544 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 45. Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 591 km (367 mi). Apogee: 618 km (384 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 96.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 14819. References: 2, 6. 1984 March 16 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 322-01. Ekran 12 Nation: USSR. Payload: Ekran s/n 26L. Mass: 1,970 kg (4,340 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Ekran . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 36,973 km (22,973 mi). Apogee: 37,048 km (23,020 mi). Inclination: 9.10 deg. Period: 1,499.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 14821. Completed Operations Date: 1986-07-01. Stationed at 99 deg E. Transmission of Central Television programmes to a network of receivers for collective use. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 99 deg E in 1984-1986 As of 4 September 2001 located at 148.57 deg W drifting at 15.168 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 82.29W drifting at 15.169W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1984 March 16 - 23:29 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 1-60 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 277 km (172 mi). Apogee: 40,011 km (24,861 mi). Inclination: 64.20 deg. Period: 716.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-029A. USAF Sat Cat: 14825. Decay Date: 1994-11-04. Replaced Molniya 1-51. 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. 1984 March 19 - 17:00 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. 1984 March 21 - 11:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1545 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Apogee: 367 km (228 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-030A. USAF Sat Cat: 14849. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-04-05. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1984 March 29 - 05:53 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 319-02. Cosmos 1546 Nation: USSR. Payload: SPRN No. 2. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Prognoz SPRN. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,709 km (22,188 mi). Apogee: 35,856 km (22,279 mi). Inclination: 11.70 deg. Period: 1,435.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 14867. Completed Operations Date: 1986-10-01. Geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite. Stationed at 24 deg W in 1984-1985; 80 deg E in 1986 As of 5 September 2001 located at 72.67 deg E drifting at 0.068 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 2 located at 81.39E drifting at 0.003E degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 107, 274. 1984 March 30 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: TP-01. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper FTM-4. 10 RVs sent to KMR impact area. Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1984 March 30 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10. LV Configuration: Black Brant X NASA 35.007GE. Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 948 km (589 mi). References: 2. Previous Home Next Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. 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