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Second test flight of Italian submarine- and ship-launched ballistic missile. Dummy second stage.
High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
Central Committee of the Communist Party and Council of Soviet Ministers Decree 'On adoption of US-A with Tsiklon-2 into armaments' was issued. References: 474 .
Atmospheric Explorer; atmospheric research. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
First launch of new geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite. Exploded in orbit. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 107 , 274 .
KH-8 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Maximum Speed - 724 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 251 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
Prototype of improved Transit satellite. Tested pulsed plasma engine. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Attempted robotic lunar soil return mission. Block D stage failed. References: 5 , 67 , 274 .
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
Space shuttle main engine first main stage test at NSTL References: 15 .
Maximum Speed - 743 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 255 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
Ocean monitoring; exploded 1/76. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Lower forward fuselage on dock, Palmdale, Enterprise (OV-101) References: 15 .
Maximum Speed - 734 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 248 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
Military navigation satellite. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
Maximum Speed - 734 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 241 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system within the Soviet Union and transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita and participating international networks (international coope ration scheme). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Start long-lead fabrication of crew module, Columbia (OV-102) References: 15 .
Unmanned long duration test of the Soyuz transport vehicle; docked with Salyut 4. Recovered February 16, 1976 2:24 GMT. Comprehensive checking of improved on-board systems of the space craft under various flight conditions. Carried a biological payload. Living organisms were exposed to three months in space. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 445 .
Maximum Speed - 740 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 249 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
Atmospheric Explorer. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
Replaced Cosmos 698. Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Biological research. Continued investigation of the effects of space flight on living organisms. Capsule recovered 52 deg 17 min N, 64 deg 11 min E. The Cosmos 782 mission marked the first time that the United States participated in the Soviet Cosmos Program. Scientists from France, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. participated in these investigations. Additional Details: Cosmos 782. References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 104 , 297 .
Photo surveillance; film capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Maximum Speed - 740 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13720 m. Flight Time - 245 sec. References: 49 , 97 .
Upper forward fuselage on dock, Palmdale, Enterprise (OV-101) References: 15 .
Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; separated science capsule. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
Not identified as a subsatellite ferret by McDowell. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 172 .
KH-9 type satellite. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Dual Air Density; air density experiments. References: 5 , 126 .
Study of low-frequency electromagnetic vibrations in the magnetosphere of the earth, of the structure of the ionosphere and of the intensity of micrometeorite fluxes. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 99 , 116 .
Ocean surveillance; nuclear powered; failed immediately after reaching orbit. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Photo surveillance; radio transmission. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
High resolution photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; maneuverable. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .
Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system within the Soviet Union and transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita and participating international networks (international coope ration scheme). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Investigation of the corpuscular and electromagnetic radiation of the sun and of solar plasma fluxes, study of the magnetic fields in circumterrestrial space in order to determine the effects of solar activity on the interplanetary medium and in the magne tosphere of the earth. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Statsionar-1. Provision of uninterrupted round-the-clock telephone and telegraph radio-communications system in the USSR, transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita network and international cooperation. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 274 .
Acquisition of meteorological information needed for use by the weather service. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
Decay date suspect Continued operation of the long-range telephone and telegraph radio-communication system within the Soviet Union and transmission of USSR central television programmes to stations in the Orbita and participating international networks (international cooperation scheme). References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
1/4-scale model ground vibration test facility construction starts. References: 15 .
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