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Previous Home Next 1986 July - Launch Vehicle: Energia. Polyus mock-up delivered to Baikonur Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Polyus. A Polyus mock-up was delivered by the Krunichev Factory to Baikonur Cosmodrome, for tests of the Polyus/Energia interface. The spacecraft was about 37 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter and weighed about 80 metric tons. 1986 July 5 - 01:16 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL. Cosmos 1761 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #47. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 4,856 km (3,017 mi). Apogee: 35,495 km (22,055 mi). Inclination: 67.80 deg. Period: 717.70 min. COSPAR: 1986-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 16849. Replaced Cosmos 1698. Covered Oko constellation plane 3 - 354 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1986 July 10 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1762 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-14F40. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Apogee: 263 km (163 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 88.90 min. COSPAR: 1986-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 16855. Duration: 8.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-07-24. 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. 1986 July 16 - 04:21 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53722-365. Cosmos 1763 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 749 km (465 mi). Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.30 min. COSPAR: 1986-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 16860. References: 2, 6, 279. 1986 July 16 - Landing of Soyuz T-15 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Flight: Mir EO-1. Soyuz T-15 landed at 12:34 GMT, 55 km NE of Arkalyk. 1986 July 17 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1764 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1986-053A. USAF Sat Cat: 16861. Duration: 56.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-09-11. High resolution photo reconnaissance; returned film in two small SpK capsules during the mission and with the main capsule at completion of the mission. References: 2, 6, 179. 1986 July 19 - Launch Vehicle: Tu-2000, VKS, Yakovlev MVKS. Government decree orders development of a Soviet aerospaceplane Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Tu-2000, Yakovlev MVKS, VKS. The decree of 27 January 1986 was reaffirmed. 1986 July 24 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1765 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Apogee: 367 km (228 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 90.10 min. COSPAR: 1986-054A. USAF Sat Cat: 16874. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-08-07. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1986 July 25 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK/A3R. Chevaline PEM demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 26 - 02:13 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK/A3R. Chevaline PEM demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 26 - 22:34 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.57GE. MAED Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 26 - 23:03 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.60UE. MAED Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 99 km (61 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 26 - 23:44 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.61UE. MAED Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 28 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 28 - 21:08 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1766 Nation: USSR. Program: Okean. Payload: Okean-O1 no. 1. Mass: 1,950 kg (4,290 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Radarsat. Spacecraft: Okean-O1. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 601 km (373 mi). Apogee: 631 km (392 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 97.00 min. COSPAR: 1986-055A. USAF Sat Cat: 16881. Completed Operations Date: 1988-10-24. Oceanographic. Acquisition of operational oceanographic information in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation; continued trials of new types of informational and measurement apparatus and methods of remote sen sing of the earth's surface and atmosphere. References: 2, 6. 1986 July 28 - 21:55 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 30 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC45/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Zenit. Model: Zenit-2. Cosmos 1767 Nation: USSR. Payload: Mass Model. Mass: 15,000 kg (33,000 lb). Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 194 km (120 mi). Apogee: 205 km (127 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1986-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 16883. Decay Date: 1986-08-16. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 2, 6. 1986 July 30 - 15:06 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 1-67 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,595 km (991 mi). Apogee: 38,765 km (24,087 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 717.90 min. COSPAR: 1986-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 16885. Decay Date: 2000-01-28. Replaced Molniya 1-59. 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. 1986 July 31 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: RT-23. Model: RT-23U 15Zh60. LV Configuration: RT-23U 15Zh60 15Zh60. Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 July 31 - 12:40 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF09. Launch Pad: LF09?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT116GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1986 August - Launch Vehicle: Energia. UKSS static tests of Energia Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Buran. Further UKSS tests of Energia were conducted in preparation of a test launch without Buran. These were conducted using a dummy payload and solid rocket motors to simulate loads from the booster rockets. Following this vehicle 6SL was selected for the first actual launch. The launch vehicle used by itself without Buran was named Energia by Glushko only just before the launch. 1986 August 1 - 22:15 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK/A3R. Chevaline PEM demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 August 2 - 01:35 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Model: Polaris A3. LV Configuration: Polaris A3TK/A3R. Chevaline demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 August 2 - 09:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1768 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-14F40. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Apogee: 273 km (169 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1986-058A. USAF Sat Cat: 16890. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-08-16. 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. 1986 August 4 - 05:08 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 1769 Nation: USSR. Program: EORSAT. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Type: Naval reconnaisance. Spacecraft: US-P. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 287 km (178 mi). Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 91.20 min. COSPAR: 1986-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 16895. Decay Date: 1987-09-30. Ocean surveillance. References: 2, 6. 1986 August 6 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Cosmos 1770 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4KS1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 234 km (145 mi). Apogee: 292 km (181 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 89.80 min. COSPAR: 1986-060A. USAF Sat Cat: 16897. Duration: 180.00 days. Decay Date: 1987-02-02. Photo/digital surveillance. References: 2, 6. 1986 August 12 - 20:45 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: N. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: H-1. LV Configuration: H-1 H-15(F). EGS Nation: Japan. Payload: EGP. Mass: 685 kg (1,510 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Geodetic. Spacecraft: EGS. Agency: NASDA. Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Inclination: 50.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min. COSPAR: 1986-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 16908. Experimental Geophysical Payload; new launch vehicle test flight. EGS (Ajisai). Improvement of the accuracy of domestic geodetic triangulation network. Determination of accurate location of remote islands. Clarification of the relationship between Japanese geodetic system network and those of other areas of the world. L aunch vehicle H-I (two-stage) test flight no. 1. Launch time 2045 GMT. Launching organization NASDA. References: 2, 6. Oscar 12 Nation: Japan. Program: Oscar. Payload: JAS-1. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: JARL. Perigee: 1,479 km (919 mi). Apogee: 1,497 km (930 mi). Inclination: 50.00 deg. Period: 115.70 min. COSPAR: 1986-061B. USAF Sat Cat: 16909. Japanese Amateur Satellite. JAS-1 (Fuji). Amateur satellite communications. Development of amateur satellite technology. Launch vehicle H-I (two-stage) test flight no. 1. Launch time 2045 GMT. Launching organization NASDA. Fuji-OSCAR 12 was launched piggyback with a Japanese experimental geodetic satellite Ajisai (EGS). Weight 50 kg. 26-sided polyhedron, 40 x 40 x 47 cm. FO-12 was the first Japanese amateur satellite developed by the Japan Amateur Radio League (English version) with system design and integration performed at NEC. FO-12 was taken out of service November 5, 1989 because of battery failure. References: 2, 6. MABES Nation: Japan. Payload: Jindai/LE-5. Class: Technology. Spacecraft: MABES. Agency: NASDA. Perigee: 1,483 km (921 mi). Apogee: 1,604 km (996 mi). Inclination: 50.00 deg. Period: 117.00 min. COSPAR: 1986-061C. USAF Sat Cat: 16910. MABES (Jindai). Experiment on the levitation of the magnetic bearing flywheel under zero-g condition. References: 2, 6. 1986 August 15 - Launch Vehicle: Energia. Tests of Energia with payload cannister Nation: USSR. Program: Buran. Spacecraft: Buran. Following the decision to make the first flight of Energia without a Buran orbiter, in August-September 1986 further UKSS tests of Energia were conducted. These used a dummy payload and solid rocket motors to simulate loads from the booster rockets. 1986 August 20 - 12:58 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC90/19. Launch Pad: LC90/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-2. Cosmos 1771 Nation: USSR. Program: RORSAT. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Naval Radarsat. Spacecraft: US-A. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 909 km (564 mi). Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 104.20 min. COSPAR: 1986-062D. USAF Sat Cat: 17036. Decay Date: 1986-11-29. Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered. References: 2, 6. 1986 August 21 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: R-36M. Model: R-36M2 15A18M. FAILURE: Failure. Joint flight trials launch Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. 1986 August 21 - 11:04 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1772 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Inclination: 72.90 deg. Period: 89.90 min. COSPAR: 1986-063A. USAF Sat Cat: 16918. Duration: 13.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-09-03. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1986 August 22 - 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; minitaure homing vehicle homed on the selected star. References: 2. 1986 August 23 - 18:25 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF02. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper FTM-15. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 August 27 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1773 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1986-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 16920. Duration: 55.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-10-21. 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. 1986 August 28 - 08:02 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL. Cosmos 1774 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #48. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 3,405 km (2,115 mi). Apogee: 36,998 km (22,989 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 718.80 min. COSPAR: 1986-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 16922. Replaced Cosmos 1547. Covered Oko constellation plane 7 - 156 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1986 August 28 - 14:04 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT117GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1986 August 31 - 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. 1986 September 1 - Launch Vehicle: Energia. Second Energia full thrust test Nation: USSR. Program: Buran. Spacecraft: Buran. The second engine test was a complete success, the engine running for 390 seconds. This test required the entire city of Leninsk to be without water for ten days in order to accumulate enough water for the UKSS cooling system. 1986 September 1 - Launch Site: Barents Sea Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: 69.5 N x 34.2 E. Launch Vehicle: R-29. Model: Vysota. Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 September - Launch Vehicle: Tu-2000, VKS, Yakovlev MVKS. MVKS specification issued Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Tu-2000, Yakovlev MVKS, VKS. The Ministry of Defence issued technical specifications on 1 September for an MVKS, a single-stage reusable aerospaceplane system. The MKVS was to provide effective and economic delivery to near-earth orbit; develop the technology for effective transatmospheric flight; provide super high-speed intercontinental transport, and fulfil military objectives in and from space. 1986 September 3 - 07:59 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1775 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 345 km (214 mi). Apogee: 412 km (256 mi). Inclination: 70.40 deg. Period: 92.10 min. COSPAR: 1986-066A. USAF Sat Cat: 16926. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-09-17. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1986 September 3 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65022-342. Cosmos 1776 Nation: USSR. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 403 km (250 mi). Apogee: 417 km (259 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 92.80 min. COSPAR: 1986-067A. USAF Sat Cat: 16928. Decay Date: 1989-12-15. Released 25 Romb radar calibration subsatellites. References: 2, 6. 1986 September 5 - 09:12 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 1-68 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,710 km (1,060 mi). Apogee: 38,643 km (24,011 mi). Inclination: 64.60 deg. Period: 717.80 min. COSPAR: 1986-068A. USAF Sat Cat: 16934. Decay Date: 2000-06-20. Replaced Molniya 1-57. 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. 1986 September 5 - 15:08 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3920. LV Configuration: Delta 3920 D180. USA 19 Nation: USA. Payload: Delta 180 / Payload Adapter System. Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Apogee: 748 km (464 mi). Inclination: 39.10 deg. Period: 94.20 min. COSPAR: 1986-069A. USAF Sat Cat: 16937. Decay Date: 1986-09-28. SDIO sensor tests. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. Delta 180 Sensor Module Nation: USA. Payload: DM 43 Sensor Module. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Apogee: 539 km (334 mi). Inclination: 22.70 deg. Period: 92.09 min. COSPAR: 1986-069B. USAF Sat Cat: 16938. Decay Date: 1986-11-25. References: 2, 279. 1986 September 5 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aries. LV Configuration: Aries SDIO. Delta 180 Target Target mission Nation: USA. Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2. 1986 September 6 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: K. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310-17. Airglow Aeronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 202 km (125 mi). References: 2. 1986 September 10 - 01:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47196-164. Cosmos 1777 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 700 kg (1,540 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 768 km (477 mi). Apogee: 803 km (498 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.60 min. COSPAR: 1986-070A. USAF Sat Cat: 16952. Replaced Cosmos 1624. References: 2, 6. 1986 September 16 - 11:38 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 336-01. Cosmos 1778 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 24L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,121 km (11,881 mi). Apogee: 19,138 km (11,891 mi). Inclination: 66.00 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1986-071A. USAF Sat Cat: 16961. 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 1779 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 25L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,125 km (11,883 mi). Apogee: 19,133 km (11,888 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1986-071B. USAF Sat Cat: 16962. 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 1780 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 26L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,112 km (11,875 mi). Apogee: 19,147 km (11,897 mi). Inclination: 66.00 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1986-071C. USAF Sat Cat: 16963. 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. 1986 September 17 - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 September 17 - 07:59 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1781 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 203 km (126 mi). Apogee: 379 km (235 mi). Inclination: 70.40 deg. Period: 90.40 min. COSPAR: 1986-072A. USAF Sat Cat: 16966. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-10-01. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1986 September 17 - 15:52 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC3W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Atlas. Model: Atlas E. LV Configuration: Atlas E 52E / Star-37S-ISS. NOAA 10 Nation: USA. Program: Tiros. Payload: NOAA G. Mass: 1,700 kg (3,700 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Advanced Tiros N. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 795 km (493 mi). Apogee: 816 km (507 mi). Inclination: 98.50 deg. Period: 101.00 min. COSPAR: 1986-073A. USAF Sat Cat: 16969. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6, 278. 1986 September 17 - 19:04 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. Follow-on operational missile test Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 September 18 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF08. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper FTM-13. 6 RVs to KMR Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1986 September 25 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Pad: LF26?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT118GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1986 September 30 - 10:45 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; minitaure homing vehicle homed on the selected star. References: 2. 1986 September 30 - 15:20 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. 1986 September 30 - 18:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1782 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 57. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 605 km (375 mi). Apogee: 628 km (390 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 97.00 min. COSPAR: 1986-074A. USAF Sat Cat: 16986. References: 2, 6. Previous Home Next Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. 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