Vostok 8A92M
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Orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1964. Other Family: R-7. Country: Russia. Status: Out of production. Other Designations: Vostok. Library of Congress Designation: A-1. Department of Defence Designation: SL-3. ASCC Reporting Name: Sapwood. Article Number: 8A92M.

Second generation space systems required injection of lighter but higher-altitude Meteor and other satellite payloads into sun-synchronous orbits. The 8A92M version was developed for this purpose. First use was the Meteor launch on 29 June 1977.

Manufacturer: Korolev. Launches: 94. Failures: 2. Success Rate: 97.87%. First Launch Date: 1964-08-28. Last Launch Date: 1991-08-29. Launch data is: complete. LEO Payload: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). to: 850 km Orbit. at: 81.00 degrees. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Associated Spacecraft: Astrofizika, IK-B-1300, IRS, Iskra, Meteor, Meteor-2, Meteor-Priroda, Meteor M, Resurs-O1, Resurs-OE, Tselina-D. Liftoff Thrust: 3,996.850 kN (898,528 lbf). Total Mass: 282,300 kg (622,300 lb). Core Diameter: 2.99 m (9.80 ft). Total Length: 30.84 m (101.18 ft).

Stage Data - Vostok 8A92M
  • Stage Number: 0. 4 x Stage: Vostok 8A92M-0. Gross Mass: 43,300 kg (95,400 lb). Empty Mass: 3,700 kg (8,100 lb). Thrust (vac): 995.300 kN (223,752 lbf). Isp: 313 sec. Burn time: 120 sec. Isp(sl): 256 sec. Diameter: 2.68 m (8.79 ft). Span: 2.68 m (8.79 ft). Length: 19.00 m (62.00 ft). Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. No Engines: 1. Engine: RD-107-8D74K. Status: Out of production.
  • Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Vostok 8A92M-1. Gross Mass: 101,000 kg (222,000 lb). Empty Mass: 6,500 kg (14,300 lb). Thrust (vac): 940.400 kN (211,410 lbf). Isp: 315 sec. Burn time: 305 sec. Isp(sl): 248 sec. Diameter: 2.99 m (9.80 ft). Span: 2.99 m (9.80 ft). Length: 28.00 m (91.00 ft). Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. No Engines: 1. Engine: RD-108-8D75K. Status: Out of production.
  • Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: Vostok 8A92M-2. Gross Mass: 8,100 kg (17,800 lb). Empty Mass: 1,100 kg (2,400 lb). Thrust (vac): 54.520 kN (12,257 lbf). Isp: 326 sec. Burn time: 400 sec. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 2.56 m (8.39 ft). Span: 2.56 m (8.39 ft). Length: 2.84 m (9.31 ft). Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. No Engines: 1. Engine: RD-0109. Status: Out of production.
Vostok 8A92M Chronology

1964 August 28 - 16:19 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M. LV Configuration: Vostok 8A92M T15000-05.

  • Cosmos 44 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 1. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: NII-88. Perigee: 599 km (372 mi). Apogee: 778 km (483 mi). Inclination: 65.10 deg. Period: 98.50 min. COSPAR: 1964-053A. USAF Sat Cat: 876. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1965 February 26 - 05:02 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M. LV Configuration: Vostok 8A92M R15000-09.
  • Cosmos 58 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 2. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: NII-88. Perigee: 333 km (206 mi). Apogee: 345 km (214 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 91.30 min. COSPAR: 1965-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 1097. Decay Date: 1990-02-25. Probable weather satellite. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1965 December 17 - 02:24 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M. LV Configuration: Vostok 8A92M R15000-31.
  • Cosmos 100 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 3. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 485 km (301 mi). Apogee: 547 km (339 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 95.00 min. COSPAR: 1965-106A. USAF Sat Cat: 1843. Decay Date: 2002-02-15. Probable weather satellite. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1966 May 11 - 14:09 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 118 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 4. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 316 km (196 mi). Apogee: 339 km (210 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 91.10 min. COSPAR: 1966-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 2168. Decay Date: 1988-11-23. Probable weather satellite. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1966 June 25 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M. LV Configuration: Vostok 8A92M N15000-21.
  • Cosmos 122 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 5. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 371 km (230 mi). Apogee: 388 km (241 mi). Inclination: 65.00 deg. Period: 92.10 min. COSPAR: 1966-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 2254. Decay Date: 1989-11-14. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 February 28 - 14:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41. Launch Pad: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 144 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 6. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 574 km (356 mi). Apogee: 644 km (400 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 96.90 min. COSPAR: 1967-018A. USAF Sat Cat: 2695. Decay Date: 1982-09-14. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 April 27 - 12:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41. Launch Pad: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 156 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 7. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 368 km (228 mi). Apogee: 375 km (233 mi). Inclination: 81.10 deg. Period: 92.00 min. COSPAR: 1967-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 2762. Decay Date: 1989-10-23. Worked with Cosmos 144. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1967 October 24 - 22:49 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 184 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 8. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 409 km (254 mi). Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.80 min. COSPAR: 1967-102A. USAF Sat Cat: 3010. Decay Date: 1989-04-02. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 March 14 - 09:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 206 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 9. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 396 km (246 mi). Apogee: 405 km (251 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.60 min. COSPAR: 1968-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 3150. Decay Date: 1989-04-22. Visual, IR cloud cover images. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1968 June 12 - 13:14 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 226 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 10. Mass: 4,730 kg (10,420 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 579 km (359 mi). Apogee: 639 km (397 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.90 min. COSPAR: 1968-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 3282. Decay Date: 1983-10-18. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 February 1 - 12:11 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41. Launch Pad: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M. FAILURE: Upper stage failure.
  • Meteor Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor no. 11. Spacecraft: Meteor. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: F690201A. References: 279.
1969 March 26 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-01 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 1. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 549 km (341 mi). Apogee: 576 km (357 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.90 min. COSPAR: 1969-029A. USAF Sat Cat: 3835. Cloud, snow, ice cover data. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1969 October 6 - 01:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-02 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 2. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 513 km (318 mi). Apogee: 552 km (342 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.30 min. COSPAR: 1969-084A. USAF Sat Cat: 4119. Decay Date: 2002-08-20. Cloud and ice cover imaging; investigated IR, thermal reflection/radiation from Earth's atmosphere. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 March 17 - 11:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-03 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 3. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 537 km (333 mi). Apogee: 635 km (394 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.40 min. COSPAR: 1970-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 4349. Decay Date: 1983-11-18. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 April 28 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-04 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 4. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 534 km (331 mi). Apogee: 578 km (359 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 4393. Decay Date: 2004-03-16. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 June 23 - 14:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-05 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 5. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 815 km (506 mi). Apogee: 872 km (541 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 101.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-047A. USAF Sat Cat: 4419. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 October 15 - 11:22 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-06 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 6. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 441 km (274 mi). Apogee: 443 km (275 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 93.40 min. COSPAR: 1970-085A. USAF Sat Cat: 4583. Decay Date: 1999-01-08. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1970 December 18 - 16:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 389 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 1. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 543 km (337 mi). Apogee: 568 km (352 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.80 min. COSPAR: 1970-113A. USAF Sat Cat: 4813. Decay Date: 2003-11-24. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 January 20 - 11:24 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-07 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 7. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 538 km (334 mi). Apogee: 550 km (340 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.50 min. COSPAR: 1971-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 4849. Decay Date: 2005-06-14. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 April 7 - 07:10 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 405 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 2. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 594 km (369 mi). Apogee: 603 km (374 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.70 min. COSPAR: 1971-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 5117. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 April 17 - 11:44 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-08 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 8. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 243 km (150 mi). Apogee: 248 km (154 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 89.40 min. COSPAR: 1971-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 5142. Decay Date: 1991-01-10. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 July 16 - 01:41 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-09 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 9. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 342 km (212 mi). Apogee: 349 km (216 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 91.50 min. COSPAR: 1971-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 5327. Decay Date: 1991-08-27. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1971 December 29 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-10 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 10. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 838 km (520 mi). Apogee: 912 km (566 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.50 min. COSPAR: 1971-120A. USAF Sat Cat: 5731. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1972 March 1 - 11:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 476 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 3. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 379 km (235 mi). Apogee: 388 km (241 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.20 min. COSPAR: 1972-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 5852. Decay Date: 1991-10-25. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1972 March 30 - 14:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-11 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 11. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 855 km (531 mi). Apogee: 877 km (544 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1972-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 5917. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1972 June 30 - 18:52 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-12 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 12. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 876 km (544 mi). Apogee: 893 km (554 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.70 min. COSPAR: 1972-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 6079. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1972 October 26 - 22:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-13 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 13. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 851 km (528 mi). Apogee: 880 km (540 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1972-085A. USAF Sat Cat: 6256. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 6.
1972 December 28 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 542 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 4. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 527 km (327 mi). Apogee: 640 km (390 mi). Inclination: 81.00 deg. Period: 96.30 min. COSPAR: 1972-106A. USAF Sat Cat: 6328. Decay Date: 1983-10-09. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1973 March 20 - 11:20 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-14 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 14. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 860 km (530 mi). Apogee: 878 km (545 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1973-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 6392. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1973 May 29 - 10:16 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-15 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 15. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 845 km (525 mi). Apogee: 879 km (546 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1973-034A. USAF Sat Cat: 6659. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1973 October 29 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 604 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 5. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 413 km (256 mi). Apogee: 424 km (263 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.90 min. COSPAR: 1973-080A. USAF Sat Cat: 6907. Decay Date: 1992-01-19. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 March 5 - 11:38 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-16 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 16. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 821 km (510 mi). Apogee: 877 km (544 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 101.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-011A. USAF Sat Cat: 7209. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 April 24 - 11:50 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-17 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 17. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 855 km (531 mi). Apogee: 879 km (546 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1974-025A. USAF Sat Cat: 7274. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 6.
1974 July 9 - 14:40 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/4. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-18 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-Priroda no. 1. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-Priroda. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 883 km (548 mi). Apogee: 909 km (564 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.90 min. COSPAR: 1974-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 7363. Conducted experimental work in studying the natural resources of the earth. Also tested plasma engine References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 August 16 - 03:41 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 673 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 6. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 399 km (247 mi). Apogee: 416 km (258 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.70 min. COSPAR: 1974-066A. USAF Sat Cat: 7417. Decay Date: 1991-06-01. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 October 28 - 10:17 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-19 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 19. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 842 km (523 mi). Apogee: 882 km (548 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1974-083A. USAF Sat Cat: 7490. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1974 December 17 - 11:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-20 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 20. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 846 km (525 mi). Apogee: 868 km (539 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.10 min. COSPAR: 1974-099A. USAF Sat Cat: 7574. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 April 1 - 12:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-21 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 21. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 853 km (530 mi). Apogee: 884 km (549 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1975-023A. USAF Sat Cat: 7714. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 June 20 - 06:54 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 744 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 7. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 367 km (228 mi). Apogee: 380 km (230 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.00 min. COSPAR: 1975-056A. USAF Sat Cat: 7968. Decay Date: 1991-10-12. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 July 11 - 04:15 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-01 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 1. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 844 km (524 mi). Apogee: 876 km (544 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1975-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 8026. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 August 22 - 02:11 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 756 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 8. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 394 km (244 mi). Apogee: 403 km (250 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.50 min. COSPAR: 1975-076A. USAF Sat Cat: 8127. Decay Date: 1992-11-05. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 September 18 - 00:12 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-22 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 22. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 800 km (490 mi). Apogee: 909 km (564 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.00 min. COSPAR: 1975-087A. USAF Sat Cat: 8293. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1975 December 25 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-23 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 23. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 850 km (520 mi). Apogee: 868 km (539 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.10 min. COSPAR: 1975-124A. USAF Sat Cat: 8519. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 March 16 - 17:22 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 808 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 9. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 363 km (225 mi). Apogee: 370 km (220 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 91.90 min. COSPAR: 1976-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 8754. Decay Date: 1993-11-20. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 April 7 - 13:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-24 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M s/n 37. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 832 km (516 mi). Apogee: 881 km (547 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.10 min. COSPAR: 1976-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 8799. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 May 15 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/3. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-25 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-Priroda s/n 2-1. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-Priroda. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 829 km (515 mi). Apogee: 884 km (549 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.10 min. COSPAR: 1976-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 8845. Continuation of experimental work in studying the natural resources of the earth. References: 1, 2, 6.
1976 August 27 - 14:35 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 851 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 10. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 300 km (180 mi). Apogee: 313 km (194 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 90.70 min. COSPAR: 1976-085A. USAF Sat Cat: 9389. Decay Date: 1989-08-05. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1976 October 15 - 22:59 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-26 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 26. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 836 km (519 mi). Apogee: 887 km (551 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1976-102A. USAF Sat Cat: 9481. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 6.
1977 January 6 - 23:17 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-02 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 2. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 876 km (544 mi). Apogee: 893 km (554 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.70 min. COSPAR: 1977-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 9661. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 February 26 - 21:18 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 895 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 11. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 433 km (269 mi). Apogee: 442 km (274 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 93.30 min. COSPAR: 1977-015A. USAF Sat Cat: 9853. Decay Date: 1992-03-22. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 April 5 - 02:05 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-27 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor M no. 27. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor M. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 844 km (524 mi). Apogee: 887 km (551 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1977-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 9903. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 June 29 - 18:34 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-28 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-Priroda s/n 2-2. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-Priroda. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 332 km (206 mi). Apogee: 338 km (210 mi). Inclination: 97.40 deg. Period: 91.20 min. COSPAR: 1977-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 10113. Decay Date: 1993-08-28. Continuation of experimental work in studying the natural resources of the earth. Acquisition of meteorological information required for use in the operational weather service. References: 1, 2, 6.
1977 July 7 - 07:25 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 925 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 12. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 269 km (167 mi). Apogee: 275 km (170 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 90.00 min. COSPAR: 1977-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 10134. Decay Date: 1993-04-29. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 September 20 - 01:01 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 955 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 13. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 493 km (306 mi). Apogee: 501 km (311 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 94.60 min. COSPAR: 1977-091A. USAF Sat Cat: 10362. Decay Date: 2000-09-07. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1977 December 14 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-03 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 3. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 847 km (526 mi). Apogee: 874 km (543 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1977-117A. USAF Sat Cat: 10514. Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 January 10 - 13:23 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 975 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 14. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 513 km (318 mi). Apogee: 522 km (324 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.00 min. COSPAR: 1978-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 10561. Decay Date: 2001-09-19. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 May 12 - 04:07 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1005 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 15. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 485 km (301 mi). Apogee: 494 km (306 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 94.40 min. COSPAR: 1978-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 10860. Decay Date: 2000-06-15. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 October 10 - 19:44 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1043 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 17. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 425 km (264 mi). Apogee: 433 km (269 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 93.20 min. COSPAR: 1978-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 11055. Decay Date: 1998-02-27. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 December 19 - 01:35 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1063 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 18. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 518 km (321 mi). Apogee: 524 km (325 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.10 min. COSPAR: 1978-117A. USAF Sat Cat: 11155. Decay Date: 2001-11-25. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1978 December 23 - 08:39 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1066 Nation: USSR. Payload: Astrofizika s/n 1. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: Astrofizika. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 819 km (508 mi). Apogee: 890 km (550 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.00 min. COSPAR: 1978-121A. USAF Sat Cat: 11165. Probable failure. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 January 25 - 05:43 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-29 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-Priroda s/n 2-3. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-Priroda. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 546 km (339 mi). Apogee: 596 km (370 mi). Inclination: 97.80 deg. Period: 96.10 min. COSPAR: 1979-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 11251. Obtaining information needed for research into the natural resources of the earth and the development of methods for remote sensing of the underlying surface, and obtaining meteorological information. In addition to Soviet apparatus, carried scientific ap paratus from the German Democratic Republic.References: 1, 2, 6.
1979 February 13 - 21:41 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1077 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 19. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 485 km (301 mi). Apogee: 491 km (305 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 94.40 min. COSPAR: 1979-012A. USAF Sat Cat: 11268. Decay Date: 2000-06-26. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 March 1 - 18:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-04 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 4. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 839 km (521 mi). Apogee: 872 km (541 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.00 min. COSPAR: 1979-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 11288. Acquisition of meteorological information required for use in the operational weather service with the aid of advanced equipment. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 April 14 - 05:27 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1093 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 20. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 474 km (294 mi). Apogee: 487 km (302 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 94.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 11331. Decay Date: 2000-03-23. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 July 20 - 11:58 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1116 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 21. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 396 km (246 mi). Apogee: 408 km (253 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 92.60 min. COSPAR: 1979-067A. USAF Sat Cat: 11457. Decay Date: 1993-03-11. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 October 26 - 18:12 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1143 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 22. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 524 km (325 mi). Apogee: 533 km (331 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 95.20 min. COSPAR: 1979-093A. USAF Sat Cat: 11600. Decay Date: 2002-02-17. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 October 31 - 09:25 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-05 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 5. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 862 km (535 mi). Apogee: 881 km (547 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.40 min. COSPAR: 1979-095A. USAF Sat Cat: 11605. Acquisition of meteorological information required for use in the operational weather service with the aid of advanced equipment. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1979 November 27 - 09:55 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1145 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 23. Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 484 km (300 mi). Apogee: 495 km (307 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 94.40 min. COSPAR: 1979-099A. USAF Sat Cat: 11629. Decay Date: 2000-06-16. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1980 January 30 - 12:51 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1154 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 24. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 540 km (330 mi). Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.50 min. COSPAR: 1980-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 11682. Decay Date: 2002-11-05. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1980 March 18 - 16:01 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/4. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M. FAILURE: Booster exploded on pad during servicing. Severe pad damage, 48 people killed. Cause found to be change in solder with tin to that with lead in H2O2 filters, causing decomposition and explosion.
  • Tselina-D Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: RVSN. COSPAR: F800318A. Decay Date: 1980-03-18. This was the worst disaster since the Nedelin Catastrophe on 24 October 1964. A commission of military officers and chief designers reviewed the incident and requested changes to equipment and procedures, especially as regarded liquid oxygen handling. Another source reports that the explosion occurred during the fuelling of the Block E upper stage, and was due to hydrogen peroxide being present in a lox line filter and a confusion between fuel and lox lines. This error had always been possible, but had never happened in the 20 years of use of the booster before the explosion. The launch pad was badly damaged and not put back into service until April 1983.References: 5, 445.
1980 June 4 - 07:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1184 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 25. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 532 km (330 mi). Apogee: 535 km (332 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.30 min. COSPAR: 1980-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 11821. Decay Date: 2002-04-29. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1980 June 18 - 06:14 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-30 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Resurs-OE s/n 3-1. Mass: 3,475 kg (7,661 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs-OE. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 428 km (265 mi). Apogee: 457 km (283 mi). Inclination: 97.70 deg. Period: 93.40 min. COSPAR: 1980-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 11848. Duration: 4,274.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-03-01. First flight of prototype for Resurs-O1 spacecraft. Also performed remote sensing tasks. Acquisition of information required for continued investigation of the natural resources of the earth; development of remote sensing methods for measuring the status of the earth's surface and the atmosphere beneath the satellite.References: 1, 2, 6, 113.
1980 August 15 - 05:34 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1206 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 26. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 525 km (326 mi). Apogee: 531 km (329 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.20 min. COSPAR: 1980-069A. USAF Sat Cat: 11932. Decay Date: 2002-01-14. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1980 September 9 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-06 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 6. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 834 km (518 mi). Apogee: 886 km (550 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 102.10 min. COSPAR: 1980-073A. USAF Sat Cat: 11962. Gathering meteorological information and data on penetrating radiation fluxes in circumterrestrial space. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1980 November 21 - 11:53 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1222 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 27. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 557 km (346 mi). Apogee: 561 km (348 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 95.90 min. COSPAR: 1980-093A. USAF Sat Cat: 12071. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1981 January 27 - 14:58 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1242 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 28. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 568 km (352 mi). Apogee: 584 km (362 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.20 min. COSPAR: 1981-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 12154. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1981 May 14 - 21:45 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-07 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 7. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 835 km (518 mi). Apogee: 888 km (551 mi). Inclination: 81.30 deg. Period: 102.20 min. COSPAR: 1981-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 12456. Gathering meteorological information and data on penetrating radiation fluxes in circumterrestrial space. References: 1, 2, 6.
1981 May 19 - 03:49 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1271 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 29. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 565 km (351 mi). Apogee: 582 km (361 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.20 min. COSPAR: 1981-046A. USAF Sat Cat: 12464. Replaced Cosmos 1077. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1981 July 10 - 05:14 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 1-31 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-Priroda. Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-Priroda. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 574 km (356 mi). Apogee: 612 km (380 mi). Inclination: 97.90 deg. Period: 96.50 min. COSPAR: 1981-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 12585. Also performed earth resources tasks. Acquisition of information required for continued investigation of the natural resources of the earth; development of remote sensing methods for measuring the parameters of the atmosphere and the earth's surface beneath the satellite. Carried scientific i nstruments developed in the People's Republic of Bulgaria, as well as Soviet equipment. Objects 1595 and 1596 launched by a single rocket.References: 1, 2, 6.
  • Iskra Nation: USSR. Payload: RK-01. Class: Materials. Spacecraft: Iskra. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 618 km (384 mi). Apogee: 645 km (400 mi). Inclination: 97.70 deg. Period: 97.34 min. COSPAR: 1981-065D. USAF Sat Cat: 12586. Decay Date: 1990-04-16. Conduct of scientific experiments to study diffusion and heat processes in weightlessness. References: 1, 2, 6.
1981 August 7 - 13:35 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC43. Launch Pad: LC43/3. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Intercosmos 22 Nation: USSR. Program: Intercosmos. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: IK-B-1300. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 789 km (490 mi). Apogee: 881 km (547 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 101.60 min. COSPAR: 1981-075A. USAF Sat Cat: 12645. Completed Operations Date: 1983-08-10. Ionosphere and magnetosphere studies. Intercosmos-Bulgaria 1300. Comprehensive investigation of physical processes in the earth's ionosphere and magnetosphere. Carried scientific equipment developed and manufactured in the People's Republic of Bulgaria with the assistance of Soviet scientists .References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 116.
1981 October 13 - 23:01 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1315 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 31. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 571 km (354 mi). Apogee: 599 km (372 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.40 min. COSPAR: 1981-103A. USAF Sat Cat: 12903. Replaced Cosmos 1154. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1982 February 19 - 01:42 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1340 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 33. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 590 km (360 mi). Apogee: 604 km (375 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.60 min. COSPAR: 1982-013A. USAF Sat Cat: 13067. Replaced Cosmos 1206. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1982 March 31 - 16:27 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1346 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 34. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 572 km (355 mi). Apogee: 602 km (374 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.40 min. COSPAR: 1982-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 13120. Replaced Cosmos 1222. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1982 May 5 - 08:01 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1356 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 35. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 587 km (364 mi). Apogee: 612 km (380 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.70 min. COSPAR: 1982-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 13153. Replaced Cosmos 1184. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1982 August 5 - 06:56 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1400 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 37. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 575 km (357 mi). Apogee: 590 km (360 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.30 min. COSPAR: 1982-079A. USAF Sat Cat: 13402. Replaced Cosmos 1315. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1982 December 14 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-09 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 9. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 803 km (498 mi). Apogee: 882 km (548 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 101.80 min. COSPAR: 1982-116A. USAF Sat Cat: 13718. Possible replacement for Meteor 2-6. Gathering meteorological information and data on penetrating radiation fluxes in circumterrestrial space. References: 1, 2, 6.
1983 January 20 - 17:26 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1437 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 39. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 581 km (361 mi). Apogee: 604 km (375 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 96.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 13770. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1983 February 16 - 10:03 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC41. Launch Pad: LC41/1. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1441 Nation: USSR. Program: Tselina. Payload: Tselina-D no. 40. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Sigint. Spacecraft: Tselina-D. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 578 km (359 mi). Apogee: 587 km (364 mi). Inclination: 81.10 deg. Period: 96.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 13818. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1983 July 24 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1484 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Resurs-OE s/n 3-2. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs-OE. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 543 km (337 mi). Apogee: 593 km (368 mi). Inclination: 97.50 deg. Period: 96.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-075A. USAF Sat Cat: 14207. Duration: 3,752.00 days. Decay Date: 1993-10-31. Follow-on to Meteor series. Second flight of prototype for Resurs-O1 spacecraft. Gathering regular information on the natural resources of the earth for use in various branches of the Soviet economy, and conducting further tests on new types of measuring apparatus and methods of remote sensing of the earth's surface and atmosphere.References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 113.
1983 October 28 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Meteor 2-10 Nation: USSR. Payload: Meteor-2 no. 10. Mass: 2,750 kg (6,060 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: Meteor-2. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 742 km (461 mi). Apogee: 876 km (544 mi). Inclination: 81.20 deg. Period: 101.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-109A. USAF Sat Cat: 14452. Gathering meteorological information and data on penetrating radiation fluxes in circumterrestrial space. References: 1, 2, 6.
1985 October 3 - 05:48 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1689 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Resurs-O1 no. 1. Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs-O1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 496 km (308 mi). Apogee: 545 km (338 mi). Inclination: 97.60 deg. Period: 95.10 min. COSPAR: 1985-090A. USAF Sat Cat: 16110. Decay Date: 2001-01-14. First flight of Resurs-O1. Acquisition of operational information on the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR; continued trials of new types of informational and measurement apparatus and methods of remote sensing of the earth's surface and atmosphere. Operated for one year, two months. Re-entered January 14, 2001.References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 113.
1988 March 17 - 06:43 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • IRS-1A Nation: India. Payload: IRS 1A. Mass: 975 kg (2,149 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 897 km (557 mi). Apogee: 917 km (569 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. COSPAR: 1988-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 18960. Indian remote sensing; 1st Soviet commercial launch. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1A). Operational remote sensing of the Earth for natural resources management applications. Also registered by the USSR as object no. 2387 in ST/SG/SER.E/182 and orbital parameters 102.7 min, 863 x 917 km x 99.01 deg. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
1988 April 20 - 05:48 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • Cosmos 1939 Nation: USSR. Program: Resurs. Payload: Resurs-O1 no. 2. Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Resurs-O1. Agency: MOM. Perigee: 570 km (350 mi). Apogee: 602 km (374 mi). Inclination: 97.70 deg. Period: 96.40 min. COSPAR: 1988-032A. USAF Sat Cat: 19045. Investigation of the natural resources of the earth in the interests of various branches of the national economy of the USSR and international cooperation. Stayed in operation for six years, six months, far beyond its rated life of 3 to 5 years. References: 1, 2, 5, 6, 113.
1991 August 29 - 06:48 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC31. Launch Pad: LC31. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92M. Model: Vostok 8A92M.
  • IRS-1B Nation: India. Payload: IRS 1B. Mass: 980 kg (2,160 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: IRS. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 892 km (554 mi). Apogee: 919 km (571 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 103.10 min. COSPAR: 1991-061A. USAF Sat Cat: 21688. Remote sensing; launched commercially by USSR. Operational remote sensing satellite for natural resources management. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.
Bibliography and Further Reading
  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
  • Semenov, Yu. P., S P Korolev Space Corporation Energia, RKK Energia, 1994. ISBN: 1896522815. Dual English/Russian language picture book of the history of the Energia Corporation. Many unique photos and drawings of Korolev's rockets and spacecraft. Republished by Apogee books in 2000. More at amazon.com...
  • Clark, P S, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, "Soviet Spacecraft Masses for Earth Orbital Programmes", 1985, Volume 38, page 19.
  • Melnik, T G, Voenno-Kosmicheskiy Siliy, Nauka, Moscow, 1997.. Two-volume official history of the (now defunct) Russin space forces.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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