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1984 April 1 - Launch Site: Gitdaeryung. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-17. Model: Hwasong 5.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 1 - 07:19 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10. LV Configuration: Black Brant X NASA 35.008GE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 954 km (592 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 2 - 07:15 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Taurus Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Taurus Nike Tomahawk NASA 38.01UE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 2 - 07:17 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.42UE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 3 - 13:08 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Soyuz T-11 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Soyuz T s/n 17L. Mass: 6,850 kg (15,100 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Apogee: 224 km (139 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 14872. Duration: 181.91 days. Decay Date: 1984-10-02. Crew: Malyshev, Sharma, Strekalov. Flight: Salyut 7 EP-3, Salyut 7 EO-3. Manned three crew. Docked with Salyut 7.Transported a Soviet-Indian international crew comprising ship's commander Y V Malyshev, flight engineer G M Strekalov (USSR) and cosmonaut-researcher R Sharma (India) to the SALYUT-7 orbital station to conduct scientific and technical studies and experiments. References: 2, 6, 32, 33,51.
1984 April 4 - 01:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL.
  • Cosmos 1547 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #33. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 3,819 km (2,373 mi). Apogee: 36,507 km (22,684 mi). Inclination: 67.50 deg. Period: 717.20 min. COSPAR: 1984-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 14884. Replaced Cosmos 1382. Covered Oko constellation plane 7 - 154 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100.
1984 April 4 - 19:27 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310JA-8.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 6 - 13:58 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-13/41-C.
  • STS-41-C Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Challenger F05 / LDEF 1 / MMU 3. Mass: 17,357 kg (38,265 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 222 km (137 mi). Apogee: 468 km (290 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 91.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-034A. USAF Sat Cat: 14897. Duration: 6.99 days. Decay Date: 1984-04-13. Crew: Crippen, Hart, Nelson, Scobee, van Hoften. Flight: STS-41-C. Manned five crew. First repair on orbit of a satellite, Solar Maximum Mission, by James van Hoften and George Nelson. Deployed LDEF. Payloads:Solar Maximum Mission (SMM) repair, manned maneuvering unit (MMU) satellite support, deployment of Long-Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) in earth orbit free drift. LDEF contained 57 experiments and weighed about 10,000 kg. Cinema 360 and IMAX 70-mm cameras. References: 2, 6, 7, 33.
  • LDEF Nation: USA. Payload: Challenger F5 / LDEF 1. Mass: 3,625 kg (7,991 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Micrometeoroid. Spacecraft: LDEF. Agency: NASA LaR. Perigee: 344 km (213 mi). Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 91.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-034B. USAF Sat Cat: 14898. Decay Date: 1990-01-20. Long Duration Exposure Facility; deployed from STS 41C 7 April 1984; retrieved by STS-32 20 January 1990. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 2, 6.
  • SMRM-FSS Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1984-034xx. USAF Sat Cat: 14897. Decay Date: 1984-04-13. References: 2, 279.
  • MMU 2 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1984-034xx. USAF Sat Cat: 14897. Decay Date: 1984-04-13. References: 2, 279.
  • MMU 3 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1984-034xx. USAF Sat Cat: 14897. Decay Date: 1984-04-13. References: 2, 279.
1984 April 7 - 07:20 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4.
  • Demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 8 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3.
  • FOT GT102GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 8 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Pad: LF26?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3.
  • FOT GT101GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 8 - 11:20 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-3. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 3 CZ3-2 (10).
  • STTW-T2 Nation: China. Payload: STTW-T2. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: DFH-2. Agency: MAI. Perigee: 35,733 km (22,203 mi). Apogee: 35,796 km (22,242 mi). Inclination: 6.10 deg. Period: 1,435.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-035A. USAF Sat Cat: 14899. Completed Operations Date: 1988-06-28. Prototype of DFH-2 communications satellite. After on-orbit testing and check out of the satellite and the ground stations, the satellite system was declared operational, and was used experimentally for the transmission of television, telephone, and data messages with good results. It stayed in operation for more than four years, exceeding the design life of three years by a comfortable margin. Operated in geosynchronous orbit at 125 deg E in 1984-1988. As of 4 September 2001 located at 40.81 deg E drifting at 0.320 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 133.57E drifting at 0.079W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
1984 April 8 - 14:18 GMT - 1984 April 9 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 9 - 05:16 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 10 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1548 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 165 km (102 mi). Apogee: 331 km (205 mi). Inclination: 67.20 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-036A. USAF Sat Cat: 14902. Duration: 45.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-05-25. 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 April 11 - 08:58 GMT -
  • EVA STS-41-C-2 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Challenger. Crew: Nelson, van Hoften. Flight: STS-41-C. EVA Duration: 0.30 days. Successfully captured and repaired Solar Max satellite. References: 66.
1984 April 11 -
  • Landing of Soyuz T-10 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Flight: Salyut 7 EP-3, Salyut 7 EO-3. Soyuz T-10 landed at 10:50 GMT, 160 km E Dzehezkazgan, with the crew of Malyshev, Sharma and Strekalov aboard.
1984 April 13 - 13:14 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki T 1-0883.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA WFC. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2.
1984 April 13 -
  • Landing of STS-41-C Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-41-C. STS-41-C landed at 13:38 GMT.
1984 April 14 - 16:52 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 34D/Transtage. LV Configuration: Titan 34D/Transtage 34D-11 (05D-2).
  • DSP Nation: USA. Payload: DSP MOS/PIM s/n 12. Mass: 1,170 kg (2,570 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: DSP. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 35,530 km (22,070 mi). Apogee: 35,530 km (22,070 mi). Inclination: 1.30 deg. Period: 1,423.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 14930. Completed Operations Date: 2002-12-31. Multi-Orbit Satellite / Performance Improvement ballistic missile launch detection satellite, remained in service for nearly eighteen years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 135 deg W in 1984-1985; 65 deg E in 1985-1988; as of 31 December 1990 at 99.16 deg W drifting at 0.050 deg W per day. References: 2, 6, 127.
1984 April 15 - 08:12 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2.
  • Progress 20 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Progress s/n 121. Mass: 7,200 kg (15,800 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 186 km (115 mi). Apogee: 260 km (160 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 14932. Duration: 21.68 days. Completed Operations Date: 1984-05-07 00:32:58 PM. Decay Date: 1984-05-07 00:32:58 PM. Flight: Salyut 7 EO-3. Transport of various cargoes to the Salyut-7 orbital station. First launch of Progress by Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. Docked with Salyut 7 on 17 Apr 1984 09:22:00 GMT. Undocked on 6 May 1984 17:46:00 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 7 May 1984 00:32:51 GMT. Total free-flight time 2.33 days. Total docked time 19.35 days. References: 2, 6, 275.
1984 April 17 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 24B. LV Configuration: Titan 24B 24B-28 (3B-67).
  • OPS 8424 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-8 no. 54 / Agena D. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-8. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 127 km (78 mi). Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Inclination: 96.40 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 14935. Decay Date: 1984-08-13. 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.
1984 April 19 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1549 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Apogee: 364 km (226 mi). Inclination: 72.80 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-040A. USAF Sat Cat: 14938. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-05-03. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1984 April 22 - 04:21 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 312-02.
  • Gorizont 9 Nation: USSR. Payload: Gorizont s/n 19L. Mass: 2,100 kg (4,600 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Gorizont . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,740 km (22,200 mi). Apogee: 35,805 km (22,248 mi). Inclination: 11.50 deg. Period: 1,435.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 14940. Completed Operations Date: 1987-04-06. Stationed at 53 deg E. Provision of telephone and telegraph radiocommunications and television broadcasting. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 53 deg E in 1984-1987 As of 3 September 2001 located at 55.62 deg E drifting at 0.094 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 2 located at 96.90E drifting at 0.028E degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 111, 274.
1984 April 23 - 04:31 GMT - 1984 April 26 - 02:40 GMT - 1984 April 29 - 01:35 GMT - 1984 May 3 - 04:13 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 DLR K-GR-132.
  • TEXUS 9 Microgravity mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 258 km (160 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 3 - 22:14 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310JA-9.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 4 - 23:15 GMT - 1984 May 7 - 22:47 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Progress 21 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Progress s/n 116. Mass: 7,020 kg (15,470 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Apogee: 246 km (152 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-042A. USAF Sat Cat: 14961. Duration: 18.68 days. Completed Operations Date: 1984-05-27 15:00:15 PM. Decay Date: 1984-05-27 15:00:15 PM. Flight: Salyut 7 EO-3. Transport of various cargoes to the Salyut-7 orbital station. Docked with Salyut 7 on 10 May 1984 00:10:00 GMT. Undocked on 26 May 1984 09:41:00 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 26 May 1984 15:00:30 GMT. Total free-flight time 2.28 days. Total docked time 16.40 days. References: 2, 6, 275.
1984 May 9 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aerobee. Model: Aerobee 350. LV Configuration: Aerobee 350 NASA 17.20UH.
  • X-ray astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 10 - 08:57 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.41GE.
  • Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 11 - 06:19 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: LC132?/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53739-533.
  • Cosmos 1550 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 973 km (604 mi). Apogee: 1,009 km (626 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 14965. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Csmos 1535. References: 2, 6.
1984 May 11 - 11:22 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 3. LV Configuration: Black Brant III ARS-3A-69.
  • SMERF 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Canada. Agency: NRCC. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 11 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1551 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Apogee: 276 km (171 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.20 min. COSPAR: 1984-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 14967. Duration: 12.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-05-23. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6.
1984 May 14 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2.
  • Cosmos 1552 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4KS1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 14971. Duration: 173.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-11-03. Photo/digital surveillance. References: 2, 6.
1984 May 15 - 07:46 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 DLR K-GR-133.
  • TEXUS 10 Microgravity mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 216 km (134 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 17 - 14:43 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47139-538.
  • Cosmos 1553 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Tsikada. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 960 km (590 mi). Apogee: 1,005 km (624 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-046A. USAF Sat Cat: 14973. Civilian naval navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1383. References: 2, 6.
1984 May 18 - 17:52 GMT - 1984 May 19 - 15:11 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 323-02.
  • Cosmos 1554 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 16L. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,101 km (11,868 mi). Apogee: 19,159 km (11,904 mi). Inclination: 65.50 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 14977. Glonass. Testing components and apparatus from the space navigation system being set up to determine the position of Soviet civil aircraft and vessels in the Soviet merchant marine and fishing fleet. Three satellites launched by a single rocket. References: 2, 6, 67, 274.
  • Cosmos 1555 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 17L. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,100 km (11,800 mi). Apogee: 19,158 km (11,904 mi). Inclination: 66.50 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-047B. USAF Sat Cat: 14978. Glonass. Testing components and apparatus from the space navigation system being set up to determine the position of Soviet civil aircraft and vessels in the Soviet merchant marine and fishing fleet. Three satellites launched by a single rocket. References: 2, 6, 67, 274.
  • Cosmos 1556 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass Dummy. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,129 km (11,886 mi). Apogee: 19,161 km (11,906 mi). Inclination: 65.50 deg. Period: 676.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-047C. USAF Sat Cat: 14979. Glonass. Testing components and apparatus from the space navigation system being set up to determine the position of Soviet civil aircraft and vessels in the Soviet merchant marine and fishing fleet. Three satellites launched by a single rocket. References: 2, 6, 67, 274.
1984 May 22 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1557 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Zenit-4MKT no. 25. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-4MKT. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 208 km (129 mi). Apogee: 245 km (152 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-048A. USAF Sat Cat: 14982. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-06-04. 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.
1984 May 23 -
  • NASA Astronaut Training Group 11 selected. Nation: USA. The group was selected to provide pilot, engineer, and scientist astronauts for space shuttle flights.. Qualifications: Pilots: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. Advanced degree desirable. At least 1,000 flight-hours of pilot-in-command time. Flight test experience desirable. Excellent health. Vision minimum 20/50 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 vision; maximum sitting blood pressure 140/90. Height between 163 and 193 cm.

    Mission Specialists: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics and minimum three years of related experience or an advanced degree. Vision minimum 20/150 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20. Maximum sitting blood pressure of 140/90. Height between 150 and 193 cm.. Thirteen astronauts, taken from 33 civilians and 133 military applicants for the 1984 selection. 59 of these were screened for the final selection.

1984 May 23 -
  • NASA Astronaut Training Group 10 selected. Nation: USA. The group was selected to provide pilot, engineer, and scientist astronauts for space shuttle flights.. Qualifications: Pilots: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. Advanced degree desirable. At least 1,000 flight-hours of pilot-in-command time. Flight test experience desirable. Excellent health. Vision minimum 20/50 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 vision; maximum sitting blood pressure 140/90. Height between 163 and 193 cm.

    Mission Specialists: Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics and minimum three years of related experience or an advanced degree. Vision minimum 20/150 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20. Maximum sitting blood pressure of 140/90. Height between 150 and 193 cm..

1984 May 23 - 01:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 1. LV Configuration: Ariane 1 V9.
  • Spacenet F1 Nation: USA. Program: GTE. Mass: 705 kg (1,554 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Agency: GTE. Perigee: 35,840 km (22,260 mi). Apogee: 35,897 km (22,305 mi). Inclination: 4.90 deg. Period: 1,440.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 14985. Stationed at 120 deg W. C, Ku band communications satellite. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 120 deg W in 1984-1993; 115 deg E in 1993-on. As of 2 September 2001 located at 165.12 deg E drifting at 0.985 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 109.23W drifting at 1.077W degrees per day. References: 2, 6.
1984 May 25 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1558 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 163 km (101 mi). Apogee: 293 km (182 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 14993. Duration: 44.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-07-08. 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, 179.
1984 May 28 - 14:12 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Progress 22 Nation: USSR. Program: Salyut 7. Payload: Progress s/n 122. Mass: 7,020 kg (15,470 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 188 km (116 mi). Apogee: 244 km (151 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 14996. Duration: 48.19 days. Completed Operations Date: 1984-07-15 18:52:08 PM. Decay Date: 1984-07-15 18:52:08 PM. Flight: Salyut 7 EO-3. Transport of various cargoes to the Salyut-7 orbital station. Docked with Salyut 7 on 30 May 1984 15:47:00 GMT. Undocked on 15 Jul 1984 13:36:00 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 15 Jul 1984 18:52:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 2.28 days. Total docked time 45.91 days. References: 2, 6, 275.
1984 May 28 - 21:52 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65039-531.
  • Cosmos 1559 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 273. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Apogee: 1,511 km (938 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 14998. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1560 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 274. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Apogee: 1,492 km (927 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min. COSPAR: 1984-052B. USAF Sat Cat: 14999. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1561 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 275. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,462 km (908 mi). Apogee: 1,485 km (922 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-052C. USAF Sat Cat: 15000. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1562 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 276. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,453 km (902 mi). Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min. COSPAR: 1984-052D. USAF Sat Cat: 15001. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1563 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 277. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,438 km (893 mi). Apogee: 1,477 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-052E. USAF Sat Cat: 15002. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1564 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 278. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Apogee: 1,476 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-052F. USAF Sat Cat: 15003. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1565 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 279. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Apogee: 1,476 km (917 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-052G. USAF Sat Cat: 15004. References: 2, 6.
  • Cosmos 1566 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 280. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Apogee: 1,474 km (915 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-052H. USAF Sat Cat: 15005. References: 2, 6.
1984 May 28 - 23:17 GMT - Launch Site: Syowa Base. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310JA-10.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NIPR. Apogee: 209 km (129 mi). References: 2.
1984 May 30 - 18:46 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2.
  • Cosmos 1567 Nation: USSR. Program: EORSAT. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 353 km (219 mi). Apogee: 369 km (229 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 91.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-053A. USAF Sat Cat: 15009. Decay Date: 1988-04-03. Ocean monitoring. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 1 - 13:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1568 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 193 km (119 mi). Apogee: 365 km (226 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-054A. USAF Sat Cat: 15011. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-06-14. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 6 - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: LC107/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: K65M-RB.
  • BOR-5 Flight 2 Nation: USSR. Program: Buran. Payload: BOR-5. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: BOR-5. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). Decay Date: 1983-07-04. Suborbital test of 1/8 scale model of Buran. Typical trajectory: ascent to 120 km; pitch down to drive model in atmosphere at 45 degree at Mach 18.5. None were reflown but at least 4 were recovered. References: 81.
1984 June 6 - 15:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL.
  • Cosmos 1569 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #34. Mass: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 2,729 km (1,695 mi). Apogee: 37,578 km (23,349 mi). Inclination: 66.10 deg. Period: 716.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-055A. USAF Sat Cat: 15027. Decay Date: 2001-05-07. Replaced Cosmos 1518. Covered Oko constellation plane 5 - 74 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100.
1984 June 8 - 11:28 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53739-542.
  • Cosmos 1570 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 782 km (485 mi). Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 15031. Replaced Cosmos 1452. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 9 - 23:03 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas G Centaur. LV Configuration: Atlas G Centaur AC-62 / Centaur D-1AR 5042G. FAILURE: Centaur structural failure.
  • Intelsat 5 F-9 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Mass: 1,091 kg (2,405 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 5. Agency: Intelsat. Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Apogee: 1,227 km (762 mi). Inclination: 29.20 deg. Period: 98.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 15034. Decay Date: 1984-10-24. Failure of Centaur upper stage left stranded in useless orbit. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Launch vehicle was to have put payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit References: 2, 6, 278.
1984 June 10 - Launch Site: Kwajalein. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HOE. LV Configuration: HOE HOE 4.
  • HOE 4 ABM test Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2.
1984 June 10 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF03. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 1. Model: Minuteman 1B.
  • RSLP STREP-13 (HOE) Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2.
1984 June 11 - 08:40 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1571 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Apogee: 362 km (224 mi). Inclination: 69.90 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-058A. USAF Sat Cat: 15036. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-06-26. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 13 - 11:37 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas E/SGS-2. LV Configuration: Atlas E/SGS-2 42E.
  • USA 1 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS SVN 9. Mass: 770 kg (1,690 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 1. Manufacturer: Boeing North American, Seal Beach (formerly Rockwell). Agency: USAF. Perigee: 20,681 km (12,850 mi). Apogee: 21,194 km (13,169 mi). Inclination: 64.20 deg. Period: 748.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 15039. Global Positioning System. References: 2, 6, 278.
1984 June 15 - 08:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1572 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: 265 km (164 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-060A. USAF Sat Cat: 15046. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-06-29. 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 June 15 - 16:50 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: TP-01. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper FTM-5.
  • 6 RVs to KMR(1 Mk21) Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
1984 June 19 - 10:55 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1573 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Zenit-6U. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Apogee: 287 km (178 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 15051. Duration: 9.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-06-28. Photo surveillance; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 19 - 13:05 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.89US.
  • Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 316 km (196 mi). References: 2.
1984 June 21 - 19:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53719-521.
  • Cosmos 1574 Nation: USSR. Payload: Tsikada-Kospas. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Nadezhda. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 966 km (600 mi). Apogee: 1,005 km (624 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-062A. USAF Sat Cat: 15055. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1339. Trials of experimental equipment for testing systems to determine the location of vessels and aircraft in distress. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 22 - 00:20 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM 319-01.
  • Raduga 15 Nation: USSR. Payload: Raduga s/n 27L. Mass: 1,940 kg (4,270 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Raduga . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,750 km (22,210 mi). Apogee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 7.20 deg. Period: 1,435.10 min. COSPAR: 1984-063A. USAF Sat Cat: 15057. Completed Operations Date: 1988-09-01. Stationed at 128 deg. E. Radio telephone and telegraph communications and transmission of television programmes. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 128 deg E in 1984-1988 As of 4 September 2001 located at 29.81 deg E drifting at 0.199 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 18.52E drifting at 0.067E degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 274.
1984 June 22 - 07:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1575 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-17F41. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 212 km (131 mi). Apogee: 264 km (164 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 89.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 15060. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-07-07. High resolution photo surveillance; film capsule; maneuverable. 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 June 24 - 06:15 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8B. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8B NASA 27.84UG.
  • Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 248 km (154 mi). References: 2.
1984 June 25 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 34D. LV Configuration: Titan 34D 34D-4 (04D-1).
  • USA 2 Nation: USA. Payload: KH-9 no. 19. Mass: 13,300 kg (29,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: KH-9. Agency: NRO/CIA. Perigee: 170 km (100 mi). Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). Inclination: 96.50 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 15063. Decay Date: 1984-10-18. 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.
  • USA 3 Nation: USA. Payload: SSF-D No. 5. Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: SSF. Agency: NRO/USAF. Perigee: 690 km (420 mi). Apogee: 710 km (440 mi). Inclination: 96.10 deg. Period: 98.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-065C. USAF Sat Cat: 15071. Radar monitoring. References: 2, 6, 172.
1984 June 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle.
  • Shuttle Discovery Pad Abort Nation: USA. Program: STS. Spacecraft: Discovery. Flight: STS-41-D. The countdown for the second launch attempt for Discovery's maiden flight ended at T- 4 seconds when the orbiter's computers detected a sluggish valve in main engine #3. The main engine was replaced and Discovery was finally launched on August 30, 1984.
1984 June 26 - 15:35 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1576 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 167 km (103 mi). Apogee: 348 km (216 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-066A. USAF Sat Cat: 15070. Duration: 59.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-08-24. 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 June 27 - 04:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65039-549.
  • Cosmos 1577 Nation: USSR. Mass: 810 kg (1,780 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 956 km (594 mi). Apogee: 1,007 km (625 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 104.70 min. COSPAR: 1984-067A. USAF Sat Cat: 15077. Military navigation satellite. Replaced Cosmos 1464. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 28 - 13:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: LC107/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47134-133.
  • Cosmos 1578 Nation: USSR. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-1Yu. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 255 km (158 mi). Apogee: 639 km (397 mi). Inclination: 50.70 deg. Period: 93.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-068A. USAF Sat Cat: 15080. Decay Date: 1993-01-10. Radar calibration mission. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 29 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
1984 June 29 - 00:21 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2.
  • Cosmos 1579 Nation: USSR. Program: RORSAT. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft: US-A. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 914 km (567 mi). Apogee: 970 km (600 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 103.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-069C. USAF Sat Cat: 15328. Decay Date: 1984-11-05. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 29 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U.
  • Cosmos 1580 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 241 km (149 mi). Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-070A. USAF Sat Cat: 15090. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-07-13. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6.
1984 June 29 - 20:03 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Poseidon.
  • Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 2.
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