Chronology - Quarter 3 1992 Previous Home Next 1992 Jul - Launch Site: Hama-Allepo. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6. Hwasong Test mission Nation: Syria. Agency: SYRIA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789. 1992 July 1 - 02:20 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF02. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper 09PA. Peacekeeper Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF ACC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 991. 1992 July 1 - 20:16 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC133. Launch Pad: LC133/3?. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65072-427. Cosmos 2195 Nation: Russia. Mass: 825 kg (1,818 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Parus. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 956 km (594 mi). Apogee: 1,010 km (620 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1992-036A. USAF Sat Cat: 22006. Military navigation satellite. Positioned in plane 1 of constellation. Replaced Cosmos 2135. Failed after 12 months in orbit. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 July 2 - 09:01 GMT - Launch Site: Arecibo. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant IX. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.82DE. Black Brant EL COQUI AA-1 Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 1731. 1992 July 2 - 21:54 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: LC36A. Launch Vehicle: Atlas II. Model: Atlas II. LV Configuration: Atlas II AC-103 / Centaur II 8103. USA 82 Nation: USA. Program: DSCS. Payload: DSCS III B-12. Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: DSCS III. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 35,775 km (22,229 mi). Apogee: 35,800 km (22,200 mi). Inclination: 0.20 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 22009. Launch vehicle put payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit with GCS trajectory option. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 12 deg W in 1995-1996. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C).References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 278. 1992 July 3 - Launch Site: Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: RH-560. RH-560 Ionosphere mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 320 km (190 mi). References: 1836. 1992 July 3 - 14:19 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC5. Launch Pad: SLC5. Launch Vehicle: Scout G. Model: Scout G-1. LV Configuration: Scout G-1 S215C. SAMPEX Nation: USA. Program: Small Explorer. Mass: 158 kg (348 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: SAMPEX. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 506 km (314 mi). Apogee: 670 km (410 mi). Inclination: 81.70 deg. Period: 96.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 22012. First Small Explorer mission; Solar Anomalous and Magnetospheric Particle Explorer. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 July 4 - 08:58 GMT - Launch Site: Arecibo. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant IX. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.83DE. Black Brant EL COQUI AA-7 Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 1731. 1992 July 7 - 09:20 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17B. Launch Vehicle: Delta 7000. Model: Delta 7925. LV Configuration: Delta 7925 D211. USA 83 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2A-14 / GPS SVN 26. Mass: 1,816 kg (4,003 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2 and 2A. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 19,962 km (12,403 mi). Apogee: 20,400 km (12,600 mi). Inclination: 54.90 deg. Period: 718.00 min. COSPAR: 1992-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 22014. Global Positioning System. Placed in Plane F Slot 2. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 July 8 - EVA Mir EO-11-1 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Viktorenko, Kaleri. Flight: Mir EO-11. EVA Duration: 0.0854 days. Inspected gyrodyne orientation flywheels. References: 66. 1992 July 8 - Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Near-Jupiter Flyby (0.0008 AU), Comet Breakup Spacecraft: Galileo. 1992 July 8 - 09:53 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/3. Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M 2BL. Cosmos 2196 Nation: Russia. Payload: Oko #69. Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Oko. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 3,433 km (2,133 mi). Apogee: 36,915 km (22,937 mi). Inclination: 67.10 deg. Period: 717.70 min. COSPAR: 1992-040A. USAF Sat Cat: 22017. Covered Oko constellation plane 5 - 75 degree longitude of ascending node. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 100. 1992 July 9 - 22:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V51. Insat-2A Nation: India. Program: Insat. Payload: Insat 2A. Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 2. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,788 km (22,237 mi). Apogee: 35,839 km (22,269 mi). Inclination: 4.10 deg. Period: 1,437.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 22027. Stationed at 74 deg E; also performed communications functions. INSAT-2A is a multi-purpose satellite, and it will provide the following services: Domestic long-distance telecommunications, meteorological earth observation and data collection services, direct satellite TV broadcasting to community TV receivers in rura l and remote areas, radio and TV progamme distribution, and Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services. Geostationary longitude 74 +/0 0.1 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 74 deg E in 1992-1999 As of 3 September 2001 located at 48.18 deg E drifting at 0.010 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 5 located at 25.76W drifting at 0.201W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Eutelsat II F4 Nation: Europe. Program: Eutelsat. Mass: 1,877 kg (4,138 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Spacebus 100. Agency: Eutelsat. Perigee: 35,806 km (22,248 mi). Apogee: 35,841 km (22,270 mi). Inclination: 1.20 deg. Period: 1,438.00 min. COSPAR: 1992-041B. USAF Sat Cat: 22028. Stationed at 7 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 7 deg E in 1992-1999; 10 deg E in 1999. As of 3 September 2001 located at 25.62 deg E drifting at 0.019 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 120.18E drifting at 4.301W degrees per day. References: 2, 5, 6. 1992 July 9 - Landing of STS-50 Nation: USA. Program: Spacelab. Flight: STS-50. STS-50 landed at 11:51 GMT. 1992 July 10 - Giotto Flyby of Comet Grigg-Skjellerup Spacecraft: Giotto. 1992 July 12 - 09:02 GMT - Launch Site: Arecibo. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant IX. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.81CE. Black Brant EL COQUI AA-2 Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). References: 1731. 1992 July 13 - 17:41 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC32. Launch Pad: LC32. Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon 3. Model: Tsiklon-3. Cosmos 2197 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 71. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 1,397 km (868 mi). Apogee: 1,416 km (879 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 113.90 min. COSPAR: 1992-042A. USAF Sat Cat: 22034. Six satellites launched by a single carrier rocket. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 105. Cosmos 2198 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 72. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 1,408 km (874 mi). Apogee: 1,417 km (880 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-042B. USAF Sat Cat: 22035. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 105. Cosmos 2199 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Payload: Gonets-D no. 1. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Gonets-D1. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Apogee: 1,427 km (886 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-042C. USAF Sat Cat: 22036. Test flight of new Gonets commercial communication system. Investigation of outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Cosmos 2200 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 73. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 1,404 km (872 mi). Apogee: 1,416 km (879 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.00 min. COSPAR: 1992-042D. USAF Sat Cat: 22037. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 105. Cosmos 2201 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Payload: Gonets-D no. 2. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Gonets-D1. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 1,412 km (877 mi). Apogee: 1,421 km (882 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-042E. USAF Sat Cat: 22038. Test flight of new Gonets commercial communication system. Investigation of outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Cosmos 2202 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Payload: Strela-3 no. 74. Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-3. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 1,407 km (874 mi). Apogee: 1,419 km (881 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 114.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-042F. USAF Sat Cat: 22039. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 105. 1992 July 14 - 22:02 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81. Launch Pad: LC81/23. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S861. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 371-02. Gorizont 26 Nation: Russia. Payload: Gorizont s/n 37L. Mass: 2,125 kg (4,684 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Gorizont . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,777 km (22,230 mi). Apogee: 35,799 km (22,244 mi). Inclination: 0.50 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 22041. Stationed at 349 deg E. Development of the communications and television broadcasting system. Launched in the interests of the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 11 deg W in 1992-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 13.53 deg W drifting at 0.004 deg E per day. As of 2007 Feb 21 located at 16.60E drifting at 0.001E degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 67, 111, 274. 1992 July 24 - 13:36 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.133UE. Black Brant Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 340 km (210 mi). References: 931. 1992 July 24 - 14:26 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 6000. Model: Delta 6925. LV Configuration: Delta 6925 D212. Geotail Nation: Japan. Payload: Geotail. Mass: 1,008 kg (2,222 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Geotail. Agency: ISAS. Perigee: 57,448 km (35,696 mi). Apogee: 399,941 km (248,511 mi). Inclination: 18.00 deg. Period: 18,904.40 min. COSPAR: 1992-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 22049. Measured magnetosphere and Earth's geomagnetic tail. To investigate the structure and dynamics of the geomagnetic tail that extends on the nightside of the Earth. Launch time 1426 GMT. Launching states Japan and the United States of America. Launching organization NASA.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. DUVE Nation: Japan. Payload: DUVE. Class: Earth. Spacecraft: DUVE. Agency: MDAC. Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Apogee: 1,413 km (877 mi). Inclination: 27.40 deg. Period: 101.17 min. COSPAR: 1992-044B. USAF Sat Cat: 22050. Decay Date: 1993-03-16. Diffuse Ultraviolet Explorer package bolted to Delta 2 2nd stage. References: 279. 1992 July 24 - 19:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/3. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2203 Nation: Russia. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 189 km (117 mi). Apogee: 311 km (193 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 22052. Duration: 60.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-09-22. 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: 1, 2, 6, 179. 1992 July 27 - 06:08 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: LC1. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U2. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. Soyuz TM-15 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Payload: Soyuz TM 11F732 s/n 65. Mass: 7,150 kg (15,760 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft. Spacecraft: Soyuz TM. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 196 km (121 mi). Apogee: 216 km (134 mi). Inclination: 51.60 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-046A. USAF Sat Cat: 22054. Duration: 188.90 days. Decay Date: 1993-02-01. Crew: Avdeyev, Solovyov, Tognini. Flight: Mir EO-12, Mir Antares, Mir EO-11. Mir Expedition EO-12. Russian astronauts Solovyov and Avdeev and French astronaut Tognini were inserted into an initial 190 x 200 km orbit inclined 51.6 deg. Later on July 27 they maneuvered to a 223 x 343 km orbit, and on July 28 docked with Mir in its 405 x 410 km orbit.References: 1, 2, 6,51. 1992 Jul 28? - 16:40 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: UR-100N. Model: UR-100NU. UR-100N Joint flight trials launch Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). 1992 July 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. Trident D-5 DASO-9 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 July 30 - 01:59 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81. Launch Pad: LC81/23. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S861. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 376-01. Cosmos 2204 Nation: Russia. Payload: Glonass s/n 56L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass . Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,110 km (11,870 mi). Apogee: 19,148 km (11,897 mi). Inclination: 64.90 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1992-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 22056. Glonass. Testing of components and apparatus of the Glonass global space navigation system being set up to determine the position of civil aircraft and vessels of the merchant marine and fishing fleet. Constellation 3. Put into service on 30 July 1992 and taken out of service on 4 August 1997. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 67, 274. Cosmos 2205 Nation: Russia. Payload: Glonass s/n 72L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,118 km (11,879 mi). Apogee: 19,142 km (11,894 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1992-047B. USAF Sat Cat: 22057. Glonass. Testing of components and apparatus of the Glonass global space navigation system being set up to determine the position of civil aircraft and vessels of the merchant marine and fishing fleet. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 67, 274. Cosmos 2206 Nation: Russia. Payload: Glonass s/n 74L. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Glonass. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 19,106 km (11,871 mi). Apogee: 19,154 km (11,901 mi). Inclination: 63.90 deg. Period: 675.70 min. COSPAR: 1992-047C. USAF Sat Cat: 22058. Glonass. Testing of components and apparatus of the Glonass global space navigation system being set up to determine the position of civil aircraft and vessels of the merchant marine and fishing fleet. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 67, 274. 1992 July 30 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/4. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2207 Nation: Russia. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Zenit-8. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 180 km (110 mi). Apogee: 233 km (144 mi). Inclination: 82.40 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-048A. USAF Sat Cat: 22062. Duration: 14.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-08-13. Military cartographic satellite; returned film capsule. References: 1, 2, 6. 1992 July 31 - 13:56 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39. Launch Pad: LC39B. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Model: Space Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-46. STS-46 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Atlantis F12 / Eureca 1 / TSS 1. Mass: 12,965 kg (28,582 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Atlantis. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 425 km (264 mi). Apogee: 437 km (271 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 93.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 22064. Duration: 7.97 days. Decay Date: 1992-08-08. Crew: Allen Andy, Chang-Diaz, Hoffman, Ivins, Malerba, Nicollier, Shriver. Flight: STS-46. Manned seven crew. Deployed Eureca-1; failed to deploy Italian tether probe TSS-1. Payloads: Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1; European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA)-1L; Evaluation of Oxygen Integration with Materials (EOlM)-lll/ Thermal Energy Management Processes (TEMP)-2A; Consortium for Materials Development In Space Complex Autonomous Payloads (CONCAP)-ll and Ill; IMAX Cargo Bay Camera (ICBC); Limited Duration Space Environment Candidate Materials Exposure (LDCE); Pituitary Growth Hormone Cell Function (PHCF); Ultravio-let Plume Instrument (UVPl).References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7. Eureca-1 Nation: Europe. Payload: Atlantis F12 / Eureca 1 / TSS 1. Mass: 4,491 kg (9,900 lb). Class: Materials. Spacecraft: Eureca. Agency: ESA. Perigee: 484 km (300 mi). Apogee: 509 km (316 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 94.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-049B. USAF Sat Cat: 22065. Decay Date: 1993-07-01. Microgravity experiments; deployed from STS-46 8/2/92; retrieved by STS-57; European Retrievable Carrier. EURECA is a European scientific and technology mission, launched by the US Space Transportation System. The spacecraft is scheduled to be retrieved likewise by the US/STS in late spring/early summer 1993. Designator ESA/92/01. Frequency plan: 2053.4583/22 30 MHz, 28 GHz/ 18 GHz (data-relay via Olympus).References: 1, 2, 5, 6. TSS-1 PLT Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1992-049xx. USAF Sat Cat: 22064. Decay Date: 1992-08-08. References: 279. TSS-1 MPESS Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1992-049xx. USAF Sat Cat: 22064. Decay Date: 1992-08-08. References: 279. TSS-1 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1992-049xx. References: 279. EOIM-3/TEMP2A-3 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1992-049xx. USAF Sat Cat: 22064. Decay Date: 1992-08-08. References: 279. 1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 August 6 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/3. Launch Vehicle: Molniya 8K78M. Model: Molniya 8K78M. LV Configuration: Molniya 8K78M ML. Molniya 1-84 Nation: Russia. Program: Molniya. Payload: Molniya-1T. Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Molniya-1T. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 1,060 km (650 mi). Apogee: 39,294 km (24,416 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 717.80 min. COSPAR: 1992-050A. USAF Sat Cat: 22068. Operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio communications system, transmission of television programmes to stations in the Orbita network. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 August 8 - Landing of STS-46 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-46. STS-46 landed at 13:13 GMT. 1992 August 9 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2B?. Launch Vehicle: CZ-2D. Model: Chang Zheng 2D. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2D CZ2D-1 (27). FSW-2 No. 1 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-2 No. 01. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: MAI. Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Inclination: 63.10 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 22072. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-09-01. Fanhui Shi Weixing recoverable imaging satellite; carried microgravity experiments; capsule returned August 25 after 15 days in orbit. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 August 10 - 23:08 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 42P. Model: Ariane 42P. LV Configuration: Ariane 42P V52. Topex/Poseidon Nation: France. Mass: 2,402 kg (5,295 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Seasat. Spacecraft: Topex/Poseidon. Agency: JPL/CNES. Perigee: 1,331 km (827 mi). Apogee: 1,344 km (835 mi). Inclination: 66.00 deg. Period: 112.40 min. COSPAR: 1992-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 22076. Ocean sensing, mapping. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Oscar 23 Nation: Korea South. Program: Oscar. Payload: Kitsat-A. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: MicroSat-70. Manufacturer: Surrey. Agency: KAIST. Perigee: 1,310 km (810 mi). Apogee: 1,322 km (821 mi). Inclination: 66.10 deg. Period: 111.90 min. COSPAR: 1992-052B. USAF Sat Cat: 22077. Korean's first satellite achieved via a technology transfer programme with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. Carried store and forward communications, DSP and Earth observation payloads. Still operational in 2000. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. S80/T Nation: France. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: MicroSat-70. Manufacturer: Surrey. Agency: CNES. Perigee: 1,308 km (812 mi). Apogee: 1,322 km (821 mi). Inclination: 66.10 deg. Period: 111.90 min. COSPAR: 1992-052C. USAF Sat Cat: 22078. An industrial research microsatellite built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) for Matra and CNES to carry out 'Little LEO' communications service experiments. Still operational in 2000. S80/T was designed to investigate the technical feasibility of using a constellation of small satellites placed in near-Earth orbit to provide global communications and position location using only hand-held terminals. S80/T was the first fully commercial application of the SSTL multi-mission, modular microsatellite platform developed at the University of Surrey. The same basic platform was also used for the Korean KITSAT-A microsatellite, which accompanied S80/T into orbit on the same launch. The S80/T mission was completed, from concept to launch, within one year and SSTL delivered the platform, associated groundstation equipment and would be providing operations support during the mission within a contract of less than £1M.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 August 10 - Landing of Soyuz TM-14 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Flight: Mir EO-11, Mir Antares, Mir EO-12. The Soyuz TM-14 crew, Aleksandr Viktorenko and Aleksandr Kaleri, returned to Earth together with French astronaut Michel Tognini. The Soyuz TM-14 undocked from Mir at 21:47 GMT on August 9, and landed in Kazakhstan at 01:07 GMT on August 10. 1992 August 12 - 05:44 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132. Launch Pad: LC132/1. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M. Model: Kosmos 11K65M. LV Configuration: Kosmos 11K65M 65078-421. Cosmos 2208 Nation: Russia. Program: Strela. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military Store-dump. Spacecraft: Strela-2M. Agency: MO RF. Perigee: 785 km (487 mi). Apogee: 803 km (498 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 100.80 min. COSPAR: 1992-053A. USAF Sat Cat: 22080. Still operating in 1995. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 August 13 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC2. Launch Pad: LC2. Launch Vehicle: CZ-2E. Model: Chang Zheng 2E. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2E CZ2E-2 (28). Optus B1 Nation: Australia. Program: Aussat. Payload: Aussat B1. Mass: 2,760 kg (6,080 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 601. Agency: Optus. Perigee: 35,774 km (22,228 mi). Apogee: 35,800 km (22,200 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-054A. USAF Sat Cat: 22087. Stationed at 160 deg E. Commercial communications. Longitude 160 +/- 0.05 deg E. Launched fromn China. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 160 deg E in 1992-1999 As of 1 September 2001 located at 159.98 deg E drifting at 0.009 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 163.63E drifting at 0.044E degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 August 15 - 22:18 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U2. Model: Soyuz 11A511U2. LV Configuration: Soyuz 11A511U2 U15000-064. Progress M-14 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Payload: Progress M s/n 209. Mass: 7,176 kg (15,820 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 187 km (116 mi). Apogee: 221 km (137 mi). Inclination: 51.50 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-055A. USAF Sat Cat: 22090. Duration: 67.04 days. Completed Operations Date: 1992-10-22 23:12:40. Decay Date: 1992-10-22 23:12:40. Flight: Mir EO-12. Unmanned resupply vessel to Mir. Progress M-38 was specially modified to carry the first VDU (Vynosnaya Dvigatel'naya Ustanovka, External Engine Unit) propulsion unit. The VDU was mounted externally on a special structure between the cargo module and the service module, replacing the OKD fuel section present on normal Progress vehicles. The crew spacewalked to extract the VDU from Progress and place it on the end of the Sofora boom extending from the Kvant module. The VDU was used to provide attitude control capability for the Mir station. Docked with Mir on 18 Aug 1992 00:20:48 GMT. Undocked on 21 Oct 1992 16:46:01 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 21 Oct 1992 23:12:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 2.35 days. Total docked time 64.68 days.References: 1, 2, 6, 275. VBK Raduga Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Spacecraft: Progress M. Agency: VKS. COSPAR: 1992-055xx. Flight: Mir EO-12. References: 279. 1992 August 18 - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. LV Configuration: Prithvi 8. Prithvi Test mission Nation: India. Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1113. 1992 August 18 - 09:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Vehicle: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR K-NO2-198. Nike Orion Testflug Test mission Nation: Germany. Agency: DLR. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1582. 1992 August 19 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16. Launch Pad: LC16/2. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Resurs F-16 Nation: Russia. Program: Resurs. Payload: Resurs-F1 14F43 s/n 54. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs F1-14F43. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Apogee: 226 km (140 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 88.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 22093. Duration: 16.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-09-04. Carried US Dept. of Defense experiment. Investigation of the natural resources of the Earth in the interests of the various branches of the national economy and solution of problems relating to the environment and to international cooperation (the satellite's equipment included two Pion passive satellites for the investigation of the upper atmosphere).References: 1, 2, 6. Pion 1 Nation: Russia. Payload: Pion-Germes-1. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere. Spacecraft: Pion. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 219 km (136 mi). Apogee: 229 km (142 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1992-056C. USAF Sat Cat: 22099. Decay Date: 1992-09-25. Deployed from Resurs F16; examined how upper atmosphere affects spacecraft reentries. References: 1, 2, 6. Pion 2 Nation: Russia. Payload: Pion-Germes-2. Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere. Spacecraft: Pion. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 218 km (135 mi). Apogee: 229 km (142 mi). Inclination: 82.60 deg. Period: 89.00 min. COSPAR: 1992-056D. USAF Sat Cat: 22100. Decay Date: 1992-09-24. Deployed from Resurs F16; examined how upper atmosphere affects spacecraft reentries. References: 1, 2, 6. 1992 August 19 - 23:30 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: T. Launch Vehicle: TR-1. Model: TR-1A. LV Configuration: TR-1A TR-1A-2. TR-1 Microgravity mission Nation: Japan. Agency: NASDA. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). References: 1904. 1992 August 20 - Cosmonaut Ivan Nikolayevich Anikeyev dies at age of 59 -- Natural causes. Nation: Russia. 1992 August 21 - 17:46 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.81UU. Nike Orion Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 931. 1992 August 22 - Launch Vehicle: Microstar. Microstar Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: SPFLA. Apogee: 82 km (50 mi). Launched from Site D3, Cape San Blas, Eglin AFB, Florida - Latitude: 29.67 N - Longitude: 85.37 W. References: 1519. 1992 August 22 - 22:40 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Pad: LC36B. Launch Vehicle: Atlas I. Model: Atlas I. LV Configuration: Atlas I AC-71 / Centaur I 5051. FAILURE: Destroyed by range safety. Centaur engine turbopump did not start. Identical to the 18 April 1991 failure. Galaxy 1R Nation: USA. Program: Galaxy. Payload: Galaxy 1R. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Hughes Communications Inc. COSPAR: F920822A. Decay Date: 1992-08-22. References: 5, 278. 1992 August 24 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant IX. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.090DS. Black Brant HRTS 8 Solar mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 249 km (154 mi). References: 931. 1992 August 26 - 14:31 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC37. Launch Vehicle: HEDI. HEDI KITE-2A Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 12 km (7 mi). References: 994. 1992 August 26 - 15:10 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.93UU. Nike Orion CWAS 25 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 931. 1992 August 27 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 12.045WT. Black Brant Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 198 km (123 mi). References: 931. 1992 August 31 - 10:41 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17B. Launch Vehicle: Delta 7000. Model: Delta 7925. LV Configuration: Delta 7925 D213. Satcom C4 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Agency: GE Ameri. Perigee: 35,786 km (22,236 mi). Apogee: 35,789 km (22,238 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 22096. Stationed at 135 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 135 deg W in 1992-1999 As of 3 September 2001 located at 135.00 deg W drifting at 0.002 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 164.40W drifting at 4.518W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 September - GFO Contract Nation: USA. Spacecraft: GFO. GFO was a follow-on to the GEOSAT program. GFO was to provide real-time ocean topography data. The GFO contract was awarded in September 1992 and is worth $46M for the first satellite and $115M if options for two additional spacecraft are exercised. 1992 September 1 - 01:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.92UU. Nike Orion CWAS 26 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 931. 1992 September 3 - EVA Mir EO-12-1 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Solovyov, Avdeyev. Flight: Mir EO-12. EVA Duration: 0.16 days. Began installation of VDU thruster pod on Sofora tower. References: 66. 1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. Trident D-5 CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796. 1992 September 7 - EVA Mir EO-12-2 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Solovyov, Avdeyev. Flight: Mir EO-12. EVA Duration: 0.21 days. Continued installation of VDU thruster pod on Sofora tower. References: 66. 1992 September 9 - 08:57 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 7000. Model: Delta 7925. LV Configuration: Delta 7925 D214. USA 84 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2A-15 / GPS SVN 27. Mass: 1,816 kg (4,003 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2 and 2A. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 19,909 km (12,370 mi). Apogee: 20,453 km (12,708 mi). Inclination: 54.50 deg. Period: 718.00 min. COSPAR: 1992-058A. USAF Sat Cat: 22108. Global Positioning System. Placed in Plane A Slot 4. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 September 10 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: LC36. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9CM1. LV Configuration: Black Brant 9CM1 Starfire 5. FAILURE: Failure. Black Brant CONSORT 5 Microgravity mission Nation: USA. Agency: SSI. Apogee: 235 km (146 mi). CONSORT 5 Microgravity experiments. References: 1520. 1992 September 10 - 18:01 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC81. Launch Pad: LC81/23. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S861. Model: Proton-K/DM-2. LV Configuration: Proton-K/DM-2 363-01. Cosmos 2209 Nation: Russia. Payload: SPRN No. 7. Mass: 2,200 kg (4,800 lb). Class: Early Warning. Spacecraft: Prognoz SPRN. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 35,787 km (22,236 mi). Apogee: 35,790 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 0.40 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 22112. Completed Operations Date: 1996-10-01. Geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite. Stationed at 24 deg W. Declared purpose:'Investigation of outer space and of processes occurring in the Earth's atmosphere'. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 24 deg W in 1992-1996 As of 5 September 2001 located at 68.52 deg W drifting at 0.336 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 171.17W drifting at 0.109E degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 67, 107, 274. 1992 September 10 - 23:04 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: ELA2. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44LP. Model: Ariane 44LP. LV Configuration: Ariane 44LP+ V53. Hispasat 1A Nation: Spain. Program: Hispasat. Mass: 2,194 kg (4,836 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Eurostar 2000. Manufacturer: Matra Marconi Space-France, Toulouse. Agency: Hispasat. Perigee: 35,784 km (22,235 mi). Apogee: 35,794 km (22,241 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1992-060A. USAF Sat Cat: 22116. Stationed at 30 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 30 deg W in 1992-1999 As of 3 September 2001 located at 29.99 deg W drifting at 0.013 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 83.37E drifting at 3.458W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. Satcom C3 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Mass: 1,375 kg (3,031 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Agency: GE Ameri. Perigee: 35,784 km (22,235 mi). Apogee: 35,789 km (22,238 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-060B. USAF Sat Cat: 22117. Stationed at 131 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 143 deg W in 1992; 131 deg W in 1992-1999 As of 4 September 2001 located at 130.93 deg W drifting at 0.000 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 79.06W drifting at 0.008W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 September 11 - EVA Mir EO-12-3 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Solovyov, Avdeyev. Flight: Mir EO-12. EVA Duration: 0.24 days. Completed installation of VDU thruster pod on Sofora tower. References: 66. 1992 September 12 - 14:23 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39. Launch Pad: LC39B. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. Model: Space Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-47. STS-47 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Endeavour F02 / Spacelab-J. Mass: 12,772 kg (28,157 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Endeavour. Agency: NASA JSC. Perigee: 297 km (184 mi). Apogee: 310 km (190 mi). Inclination: 57.00 deg. Period: 90.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 22120. Duration: 7.94 days. Decay Date: 1992-09-20. Crew: Apt, Brown, Davis, Gibson, Jemison, Lee, Mohri. Flight: STS-47. Manned seven crew. Carried Spacelab-J with microgravity and biology experiments. Payloads: Spacelab-J, nine getaway special canister experiments, Israel Space Agency Investigation About Hornets (ISAIAH), Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) II, Solid Surface Combus-tion Experiment (SSCE).References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7. Spacelab J LM Nation: USA. Program: Spacelab. Payload: Spacelab Long Module. Class: Manned. Type: Spacelab. Spacecraft: Spacelab. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1992-061xx. USAF Sat Cat: 22120. Decay Date: 1992-09-20. References: 279. GAS Bridge Nation: USA. Program: STS. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1992-061xx. USAF Sat Cat: 22120. Decay Date: 1992-09-20. References: 279. 1992 September 15 - EVA Mir EO-12-4 Nation: Russia. Program: Mir. Class: Manned. Type: Space station. Spacecraft: Mir. Crew: Solovyov, Avdeyev. Flight: Mir EO-12. EVA Duration: 0.15 days. Installed Kurs docking system antenna on Kristall module. References: 66. 1992 September 16 - 03:15 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF05. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper 10PA. Peacekeeper Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF ACC. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836. 1992 September 20 - Landing of STS-47 Nation: USA. Program: Spacelab. Flight: STS-47. STS-47 landed at 12:55 GMT. 1992 September 22 - 16:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC16. Launch Pad: LC16/2. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 11A511U. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. Cosmos 2210 Nation: Russia. Mass: 6,600 kg (14,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Yantar-4K1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 160 km (90 mi). Apogee: 353 km (219 mi). Inclination: 67.20 deg. Period: 89.60 min. COSPAR: 1992-062A. USAF Sat Cat: 22133. Duration: 59.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-11-20. 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: 1, 2, 6, 179. 1992 September 24 - Launch Site: Point Mugu. Launch Vehicle: Terrier LEAP. LV Configuration: Terrier LEAP Rockwell LEAP. Terrier LEAP FTV-1 (Dummy LEAP) Interceptor mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). References: 1836. 1992 September 25 - 17:05 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC40. Launch Pad: LC40. Launch Vehicle: Titan 34D. Model: Commercial Titan 3. LV Configuration: Commercial Titan 3 CT-4. Mars Observer Nation: USA. Payload: Mars Observer [TOS-21H]. Mass: 2,573 kg (5,672 lb). Class: Planetary. Type: Mars. Spacecraft: Mars Observer. Agency: NASA JPL. COSPAR: 1992-063A. USAF Sat Cat: 22136. Planned Mars orbiter; lost contact during orbit insertion burn. Solar Orbit (Heliocentric). Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6. 1992 September 28 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF26. Launch Vehicle: Minuteman 3. Minuteman 3 FOT GT149GB Follow-on Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF ACC. Apogee: 1,300 km (800 mi). References: 916. 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