Chronology - Quarter 1 1989

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Previous Home Next 1989 During the Year - Manned Mars project proposal Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Mars 1989. In 1989 yet another ion engine-powered Mars project was proposed by NPO Energia. In the place of the nuclear reactor of previous designs, solar panels would be deployed in huge farms of panels. 1989 During the Year - Zarya 'Super Soyuz' cancelled on financial grounds. Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Zarya. 1989 January - Government resolution delays Arkon-1 to 1991 Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Arkon-1. The project was delayed by higher-priority test and production of third generation systems while at the same time responding to government crash programs for 'star wars' systems. But the revised schedule was almost immediately followed by the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the attendant financial crisis. 1989 January 10 - 02:05 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 350-02. Cosmos 1987 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 27L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,119 km (11,879 mi). Apogee: 19,141 km (11,893 mi). Inclination: 66.00 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 19749. 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 1988 Nation: USSR. Payload: Glonass s/n 45L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,111 km (11,875 mi). Apogee: 19,147 km (11,897 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-001B. USAF Sat Cat: 19750. 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 1989 Nation: USSR. Payload: Etalon PKA s/n 1L. Mass: 1,415 kg (3,119 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Geodetic. Spacecraft: Etalon. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,097 km (11,866 mi). Apogee: 19,152 km (11,900 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 675.50 min. COSPAR: 1989-001C. USAF Sat Cat: 19751. Etalon series. Acquisition of data to enhance accuracy in identifying and forecasting movements of space apparatus, and for geophysical and geodetic research. References: 2, 6, 67, 274. 1989 January 12 - 11:29 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1990 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 177 km (109 mi). Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 1989-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 19756. Duration: 30.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-02-11. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation; survey of seismically active regions of the country, including the Armenian SSR, in the interests of industrial and non -industrial construction. References: 2, 6. 1989 January 17 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.47GU. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2. 1989 January 18 - 08:20 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1991 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 204 km (126 mi). Apogee: 375 km (233 mi). Inclination: 70.00 deg. Period: 90.30 min. COSPAR: 1989-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 19758. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-02-01. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1989 January 23 - 10:40 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. DASO-31 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1989 January 25 - IMBP Cosmonaut Training Group 5 selected. Nation: USSR. Physicians and biomedical specialist cosmonauts for planned missions to the Mir space station. 1989 January 25 - Buran Cosmonaut Training Group 3 selected. Nation: USSR. Experienced test pilots were selected to train for manned missions using the Buran space shuttle. 1989 January 25 - Energia Engineer Cosmonaut Training Group 10 selected. Nation: USSR. 1989 January 25 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Pad: LF26?. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT131GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1989 January 26 - 09:16 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/40. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 351-02. Gorizont 17 Nation: USSR. Payload: Gorizont s/n 29L. Mass: 2,120 kg (4,670 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Gorizont . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 36,034 km (22,390 mi). Apogee: 36,224 km (22,508 mi). Inclination: 8.40 deg. Period: 1,453.60 min. COSPAR: 1989-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 19765. Completed Operations Date: 1997-02-08. Stationed at 53 deg E. Provision of telephone and telegraph radiocommunications and television broadcasting. The Rimsat network was initiated when Gorizont 17 was leased to the corporation and transferred from 53 degrees E (where it was then a backup to Gorizont 27) to 134 degrees E during late-June and July, 1993. At the close of 1994, Gorizont 17 was still on station but nearing the end of its operational life after six years. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 53 deg E in 1989-1993; 134 deg E in 1993-1995; 34 deg E in 1995-1997 As of 30 August 2001 located at 22.84 deg W drifting at 4.340 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 147.41W drifting at 4.350W degrees per day. References: 2, 6, 67, 111, 274. 1989 January 26 - 15:36 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65079-812. Cosmos 1992 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 764 km (474 mi). Apogee: 798 km (495 mi). Inclination: 74.10 deg. Period: 100.50 min. COSPAR: 1989-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 19769. References: 2, 6. 1989 January 27 - 01:21 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 2. LV Configuration: Ariane 2 V28. Intelsat 5A F-15 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Mass: 1,977 kg (4,358 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Intelsat 5A. Agency: Intelsat. Perigee: 35,773 km (22,228 mi). Apogee: 35,801 km (22,245 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1989-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 19772. International communications; 18 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 60 deg E in 1989-1992; 18 deg W in 1992-1996; 22 deg W in 1996-1997; 38 deg W in 1998-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 37.72 deg W drifting at 0.020 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 153.76E drifting at 4.192W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1989 January 28 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 1993 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Apogee: 347 km (215 mi). Inclination: 64.80 deg. Period: 89.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 19774. Duration: 58.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-03-27. 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. 1989 January 30 - 21:14 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10B. LV Configuration: Black Brant XB AAF-XB-02. OEDIPUS A Plasma / tether mission Nation: Canada. Agency: CSA. Apogee: 512 km (318 mi). References: 2. 1989 February 1 - 12:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: L. Launch Pad: K. Launch Vehicle: S. Model: S-310. LV Configuration: S-310-19. Aeronomy mission Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). References: 2. 1989 February 4 - 03:03 GMT - Launch Site: ETR Launch Area. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Trident. Model: Trident C-4. DASO-32 technology mission / demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1989 February 7 - 23:36 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 DLR K-CR-164. ROSE III Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 2. 1989 February 9 - 23:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 DLR K-CR-165. ROSE IV Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 2. 1989 February 10 - 08:53 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Progress 40 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Payload: Progress s/n 148. Mass: 7,022 kg (15,480 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Apogee: 244 km (151 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 19783. Duration: 22.71 days. Completed Operations Date: 1989-03-05 01:59:08 PM. Decay Date: 1989-03-05 01:59:08 PM. Flight: Mir EO-4, Mir LD-2. Unmanned resupply vessel to Mir. Conducted third test of Buran ejection seat during ascent to orbit. The K-36M.11F35 seat was installed in an 'experimental droppable compartment' installed in place of the Launch Escape Tower engine on top of the shroud. Docked with Mir on 12 Feb 1989 10:29:38 GMT. Undocked on 3 Mar 1989 01:45:52 GMT. Unfurled experimental space mirror petal structure on undocking. Destroyed in reentry on 5 Mar 1989 01:59:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 4.08 days. Total docked time 18.64 days. References: 2, 6, 275. 1989 February 10 - 15:13 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 1994 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 29. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,394 km (866 mi). Apogee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. COSPAR: 1989-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 19785. Military store-dump communications satellite. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 2, 6, 105. Cosmos 1995 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 30. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,411 km (876 mi). Apogee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min. COSPAR: 1989-009B. USAF Sat Cat: 19786. References: 2, 6, 105. Cosmos 1996 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 31. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,405 km (873 mi). Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-009C. USAF Sat Cat: 19787. References: 2, 6, 105. Cosmos 1997 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 32. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,399 km (869 mi). Apogee: 1,418 km (881 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-009D. USAF Sat Cat: 19788. References: 2, 6, 105. Cosmos 1998 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 33. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,389 km (863 mi). Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-009E. USAF Sat Cat: 19789. References: 2, 6, 105. Cosmos 1999 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 34. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,383 km (859 mi). Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-009F. USAF Sat Cat: 19790. References: 2, 6, 105. 1989 February 10 - 16:55 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2000 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 175 km (108 mi). Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Inclination: 82.30 deg. Period: 88.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 19792. Duration: 20.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-03-02. Investigation of the natural resources of the Earth in the interests of various branches of the Soviet economy and international cooperation; space-based survey of the central part of Antarctica for purposes of mapping inaccessible regions of that continent. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 14 - 04:21 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43/3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-2BL. Cosmos 2001 Nation: USSR. Payload: Oko #60. Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 2,441 km (1,516 mi). Apogee: 37,951 km (23,581 mi). Inclination: 66.90 deg. Period: 718.50 min. COSPAR: 1989-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 19796. Covered Oko constellation plane 4 - 32 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 2, 6, 100. 1989 February 14 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 53726-192. Cosmos 2002 Nation: USSR. Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Taifun-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 179 km (111 mi). Apogee: 1,525 km (947 mi). Inclination: 65.80 deg. Period: 102.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 19800. Decay Date: 1989-10-15. Released 10 Romb radar calibration subsatellites. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 14 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 6925. LV Configuration: Delta 6925 D184. USA 35 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2-1 / GPS SVN 14. Mass: 1,665 kg (3,670 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2 and 2A. Manufacturer: Boeing North American, Seal Beach (formerly Rockwell). Agency: USAF. Perigee: 21,480 km (13,340 mi). Apogee: 21,758 km (13,519 mi). Inclination: 56.60 deg. Period: 777.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 19802. First launch of second generation / operational Global Positioning System. Placed in Plane E Slot 1 of the constellation. Suffered a shutdown of its onboard reaction wheels on March 26, 2000. Decommissioned on April 14, 2000 and replaced by GPS 2R-4. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 15 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M-ML. Molniya 1-75 Nation: USSR. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 2,111 km (1,311 mi). Apogee: 38,249 km (23,766 mi). Inclination: 63.50 deg. Period: 717.90 min. COSPAR: 1989-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 19807. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system in the USSR; transmission of USSR Central Television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and within the framework of international cooperation. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 17 - 14:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2003 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 244 km (151 mi). Apogee: 255 km (158 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1989-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 19818. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-03-03. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 21 - 23:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: M. Launch Pad: M1. Launch Vehicle: Mu. Model: Mu-3S-II. LV Configuration: Mu-3S-II M-3S2-4. Akebono Nation: Japan. Payload: Exos D. Mass: 295 kg (650 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Ionosphere. Spacecraft: EXOS. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 272 km (169 mi). Apogee: 8,554 km (5,315 mi). Inclination: 75.10 deg. Period: 185.90 min. COSPAR: 1989-016A. USAF Sat Cat: 19822. Studied aurora borealis, auroral australis. EXOS-D (Akebono). Observation in high precision of behaviour and acceleration mechanism of aurora particles in Earth magnetosphere. Launching organization ISAS. Launch time 2330 GMT. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 22 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF04. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT132GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1989 February 22 - 03:28 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 47111-236. Cosmos 2004 Nation: USSR. Mass: 825 kg (1,818 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 970 km (600 mi). Apogee: 1,017 km (631 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. Period: 105.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-017A. USAF Sat Cat: 19826. Military navigation satellite. References: 2, 6. 1989 February 28 - 04:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32/pad?. Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon. Model: Tsiklon-3. Meteor 2-18 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 18. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 937 km (582 mi). Apogee: 953 km (592 mi). Inclination: 82.50 deg. Period: 104.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 19851. Gathering meteorological information and data on penetrating radiation fluxes in circumterrestrial space. References: 2, 6. 1989 March 2 - 18:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2005 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 188 km (116 mi). Apogee: 324 km (201 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1989-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 19862. Duration: 54.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-04-25. 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. 1989 March 3 - 18:17 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5B. LV Configuration: Black Brant VB NASA 21.100GE. ERRRIS II Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 4 - 01:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.96GE. ERRRIS II Aurora mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 6 - 23:29 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 44LP. LV Configuration: Ariane 44LP V29. JCSAT 1 Nation: Japan. Program: JCSAT. Mass: 2,280 kg (5,020 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 393. Agency: JCSAT. Perigee: 35,971 km (22,351 mi). Apogee: 36,018 km (22,380 mi). Inclination: 4.10 deg. Period: 1,446.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-020A. USAF Sat Cat: 19874. Completed Operations Date: 1998-08-17. Japanese domestic communications; 150 deg E. Domestic communication. Launching states: Japan, France, USA. Launch vehicle Ariane 29 (Ariane IV). Launching organization ARIANE SPACE. Launch time 1129 GMT. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 150 deg E in 1989-1997; 148 deg E in 1997; 111 deg E in 1998 As of 31 August 2001 located at 19.12 deg E drifting at 2.653 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 63.05E drifting at 2.678W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Meteosat 4 Nation: Europe. Payload: MOP 1. Mass: 681 kg (1,501 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteosat. Agency: Eumetsat. Perigee: 36,600 km (22,700 mi). Apogee: 36,795 km (22,863 mi). Inclination: 6.50 deg. Period: 1,482.90 min. COSPAR: 1989-020B. USAF Sat Cat: 19876. Completed Operations Date: 1995-11-08. Meteosat Operational Program; weather imaging, atmospheric data; 0 deg. Geostationary meteorological satellite, operating within the world-wide network of the World Weather Watch of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Its main missions are: imaging in the visible, infrared and water vapour region of the spectrum. Dat a reception from so called Data Collection Platforms (DCPs); data distribution to meteorological services and other interested parties (research institutes, etc). As of 4 September 2001 located at 98.34 deg W drifting at 11.393 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 21.37E drifting at 11.390W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1989 March 7 - 08:26 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF10. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. FOT GT133GM Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SAC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 7 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Honest John. Model: Taurus Orion. LV Configuration: Taurus Orion NASA 33.57UL. Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 8 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hades. Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 9 - 21:33 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. 1989 March 13 - 14:57 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-29R. STS-29 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Discovery F08 / SHARE. Mass: 17,280 kg (38,090 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Discovery. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 297 km (184 mi). Apogee: 308 km (191 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 90.60 min. COSPAR: 1989-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 19882. Duration: 4.99 days. Decay Date: 1989-03-18. Crew: Bagian, Blaha, Buchli, Coats, Springer. Flight: STS-29. Manned five crew. Deployed TDRS 4. Payloads: Deploy IUS (Inertial Upper Stage) with Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS)-D. Protein Crystal Growth (PCG); Chromosome and Plant Cell Division in Space; IMAX 70mm camera; Shuttle Student Involvement Project (SSIP) experiments: SSIP 82-8, Effects of Weightlessness in Space Flight on the Healing of Bone Fractures, and SSIP 83-9, Chicken Embryo Development in Space; Air Force Maui Optical Site (AMOS) experiment. References: 2, 6, 7. TDRS 4 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: TDRS D. Mass: 2,120 kg (4,670 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: TDRS. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 35,773 km (22,228 mi). Apogee: 35,803 km (22,246 mi). Inclination: 4.60 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1989-021B. USAF Sat Cat: 19883. Deployed from STS 29 13 March 1989; NASA communications; 41 deg W. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 41 deg W in 1989-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 41.04 deg W drifting at 0.010 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 45.81W drifting at 0.008W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. 1989 March 16 - 14:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2006 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 240 km (140 mi). Apogee: 380 km (230 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 19893. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-03-31. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 2, 6. 1989 March 16 - 18:54 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Progress 41 Nation: USSR. Program: Mir. Payload: Progress s/n 149. Mass: 6,995 kg (15,421 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-023A. USAF Sat Cat: 19895. Duration: 39.72 days. Completed Operations Date: 1989-04-25 12:11:45 PM. Decay Date: 1989-04-25 12:11:45 PM. Flight: Mir EO-4, Mir LD-2. Unmanned resupply vessel to Mir. Conducted fourth test of Buran ejection seat during ascent to orbit. The K-36M.11F35 seat was installed in an 'experimental droppable compartment' installed in place of the Launch Escape Tower engine on top of the shroud. Delivered Bulgarian Spektr 256 spectrometer, power supplies for failed equipment. Docked with Mir on 18 Mar 1989 20:50:46 GMT. Between April 9 and 17 boosted Mir into a 373 X 416 km storage orbit after the decision was made to delay remanning the station. However these maneuvers resulted in the spacecraft running out of fuel. Undocked on 21 Apr 1989 01:46:15 GMT. Destroyed in uncontrolled decay of orbit on 25 Apr 1989 12:12:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 6.52 days. Total docked time 33.21 days. References: 2, 6, 275. 1989 March 18 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.73UU. CWAS 17 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 18 - Landing of STS-29 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-29. STS-29 landed at 14:31 GMT. 1989 March 19 - 17:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF08. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper FTM-18. 7 Mk 21 RVs to KMR Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFSC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 22 - MAP Cosmonaut Training Group 5 selected. Nation: USSR. The group was selected to provide test pilots for Buran spaceplane. 1989 March 22 - 16:01 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.74UU. CWAS 18 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 23 - 12:25 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1 or LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Cosmos 2007 Nation: USSR. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4KS1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 224 km (139 mi). Apogee: 262 km (162 mi). Inclination: 64.70 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1989-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 19900. Duration: 180.00 days. Decay Date: 1989-09-22. Photo/digital surveillance. References: 2, 6. 1989 March 24 - 13:38 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65011-232. Cosmos 2008 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 329. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,393 km (865 mi). Apogee: 1,471 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.50 min. COSPAR: 1989-025A. USAF Sat Cat: 19902. Eight satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2009 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 330. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-025B. USAF Sat Cat: 19903. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2010 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 331. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,424 km (884 mi). Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 114.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-025C. USAF Sat Cat: 19904. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2011 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 332. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,439 km (894 mi). Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1989-025D. USAF Sat Cat: 19905. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2012 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 333. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,456 km (904 mi). Apogee: 1,472 km (914 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.20 min. COSPAR: 1989-025E. USAF Sat Cat: 19906. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2013 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 334. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,465 km (910 mi). Apogee: 1,480 km (910 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.40 min. COSPAR: 1989-025F. USAF Sat Cat: 19907. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2014 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 335. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,470 km (910 mi). Apogee: 1,491 km (926 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.60 min. COSPAR: 1989-025G. USAF Sat Cat: 19908. References: 2, 6. Cosmos 2015 Nation: USSR. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-1M no. 336. Mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-1M. Agency: MO SSSR. Perigee: 1,469 km (912 mi). Apogee: 1,510 km (930 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 115.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-025H. USAF Sat Cat: 19909. References: 2, 6. 1989 March 24 - 21:50 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 3920-8. LV Configuration: Delta 3920-8 D183. USA 36 Nation: USA. Payload: Delta Star. Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 307 km (190 mi). Apogee: 312 km (193 mi). Inclination: 47.70 deg. Period: 90.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 19911. Decay Date: 1992-06-23. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 2, 6. 1989 March 27 - Contact lost with Phobos 2 probe Nation: USSR. Spacecraft: Fobos 1F. Phobos 2 operated nominally throughout its cruise and entered Mars orbit on January 29, 1989. Contact with the vehicle was lost on March 27, 1989 shortly before the final phase of the mission during which the spacecraft was to approach within 50 meters of Phobos' surface and release its two landers. The cause of the failure was determined to be a malfunction of the on-board computer. 1989 March 28 - Launch Site: Natal. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sonda. Model: Sonda 4. LV Configuration: Sonda 4 PT-04. Test mission Nation: Brazil. Agency: IAE. Apogee: 821 km (510 mi). References: 2. 1989 March 29 - 15:41 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: LC36 L-630. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9CM1. LV Configuration: Black Brant 9CM1 Starfire 1/F1. CONSORT 1 Microgravity mission Nation: USA. Agency: SSI. Apogee: 308 km (191 mi). CONSORT 1 - six microgravity experiments for UA) References: 2. Previous Home Next Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.