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SPACEWARN BULLETIN
SPX-451 MAY 24, 1991
SPACEWARN Activities
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(All information in this publication was received between
April 25 and May 23, 1991.)
A. List of New International Designations and Launch Dates. (HQ USSPACECOM
Catalog numbers are in parentheses.)
1991-035A (21313) RESURS-F10 May 21 1991-033A (21299) COSMOS 2143 May 16
034A (21311) SOYUZ TM-12 May 18 032A (21263) NOAA-12 May 14
033F (21304) COSMOS 2148 May 16 031C (21262) USA-70 Apr 28
033E (21303) COMMOS 2147 May 16 031B (21244) IBSS Apr 28
033D (21302) COSMOS 2146 May 16 031A (21242) STS-39 Apr 28
033C (21301) COSMOS 2145 May 16 030A (21232) METEOR 3-4 Apr 24
033B (21300) COSMOS 2144 May 16
B. Text of Launching Announcements.
1991-035A RESURS-F10 was launched on May 21, 1991, by the U.S.S.R. using the
SOYUZ launch vehicle. On board are equipments to continue the
research of the earth's natural resources. Initial orbital
parameters: period 88.8 min, apogee 274 km, perigee 194 km,
inclination 82.3 deg.
1991-034A SOYUZ TM-12 was launched on May 18, 1991, by the U.S.S.R. On board
are two Soviet and one British astronaut. Initial orbital
parameters: period 90.2 min, apogee 333 km, perigee 264 km,
inclination 51.6 deg. Docked with the orbital MIR on May 20, 1991.
1991-033A COSMOS 2143, 2144, 2145, 2146, 2147 and 2148 were launched on May 16,
through 1991, by the U.S.S.R. using a TSIKLON rocket booster. The satellites
1991-033F have been put into approximately circular orbits with the following
parameters: period 114.2 min, apogee 1444 km, perigee 1414 km,
inclination 82.6 deg.
1991-032A NOAA-12, a low earth orbiting weather satellite, was launched by the
U.S. on May 14, 1991, from the Western Space and Missile Center,
using an ATLAS-E launch vehicle. Initial orbital parameters: period
101.3 min, apogee 841 km, perigee 821 km, inclination 98.7 deg.
1991-031C USA-70 was deployed from the orbiting STS-39.
1991-031B IBSS, Infared Background Signature Survey, was deployed from the
orbiting STS-39. Initial orbital parameters: period 89.4 min, apogee
263 km, perigee 248 km, inclination 56.9 deg. Retrieved by STS-39 on
May 6, 1991.
1991-031A STS-39, the space shuttle DISCOVERY was launched on April 28, 1991 by
the U.S. Initial orbital parameters: period 89.4 min, apogee 263 km,
perigee 249 km, inclination 56.9 deg. Landed at Kennedy Space
Center, Florida on May 6, 1991.
1991-030A METEOR 3-4, a meteorological satellite, was launched on April 24,
1991, by the U.S.S.R. using a TSIKLON rocket booster. Initial
orbital parameters: period 109.5 min, apogee 1229 km, perigee
1190 km, inclination 82.6 deg.
C. Spacecraft Particularly Suited for International Participation (Category I).
1. Spacecraft with essentially continuous radio beacons on frequencies less
than 150 MHz, or higher frequencies if especially suited for ionospheric or
geodetic studies. ("NNSS" denotes U.S. Navy Navigational Satellite System;
italics indicate updated information since the last issue. Spacewarn would
appreciate suggestions to update this list.)
Dessignation, Epoch, Frequency, Power,
National Name and Orbit Information Remarks
------------- ------------------------ -------
1966-110A June 16, 1988 Weak signals. VHF translator
ATS 1 137.35 MHz on ~12 hr/day.
Inclination: 14.0 deg
1967-111A June 16, 1988 Weak signals.
ATS 3 136.37 MHz
137.35 MHz
Location: 105 deg W
Inclination: 12.1 deg
1973-081A September 15, 1988 Operational transit.
OSCAR (NAV) 20 150 MHz at 0.75 W (Also known as NNSS 30200)
400 MHz at 1.25 W
Inclination: 89.9 deg
1975-100A March 23,1991
GOES 1 136.38 MHz
Location: 82.4 deg W
Inclination: 10.3 deg
1977-048A March 14, 1991
GOES 2 136.38 MHz
Location: 59.7 deg W
Inclination: 8.7 deg
1978-012A April 5, 1991
IUE 136.86 MHz
Inclination: 32.731 deg
1978-062A March 15, 1991
GOES 3 136.38 MHz
Location: 177.0 deg W
Inclination: 7.6 deg
1981-044A March 4, 1991 Removed from service 0204 UT, March
NOVA I 150 MHz at 3.00 W 3, 1991. Switched to maintenance
400 MHz at 5.00 W frequency at 2127 UT, March 4, 1991.
Inclination: 90.0 deg (Also known as NNSS 30480)
1981-057A March 25, 1991 Turned-on when beacon of METEOSAT 3
METEOSAT 2 137.078 MHz is turned off and vice versa.
Location: 10.3 deg W
Inclination: 4.0 deg
1984-110A September 15, 1988 Operational transit.
NOVA III 150 MHz at 3.00 W (Also known as NNSS 30500)
400 MHz at 5.00 W
Inclination: 90.0 deg
1984-114B April 1, 1991
MARECS-B2 137.17 MHz
Location: 55.6 deg W
Inclination: 2.0 deg
1984-123A April 7, 1991
NOAA 9 137.62 MHz
Inclination: 99.173 deg
1985-066B February 26, 1991 Switched to maintenance frequency
OSCAR (NAV) 30 150 MHz at 1.00 W and placed in on-orbit storage
400 MHz at 2.00 W 2048 UT, February 26, 1991.
Inclination: 89.9 deg (Also known as NNSS 30300)
1986-073A April 7, 1991
NOAA 10 137.50 MHz
Inclination: 98.572 deg
1986-088A September 15, 1988 Experimental.
POLAR BEAR 150 MHz at 0.75 W (Also known as NNSS 30170)
400 MHz at 1.25 W
Inclination: 89.9 deg
1987-080A December 5, 1988 Operational transit.
OSCAR (NAV) 27 150 MHz at 0.75 W (Also known as NNSS 30270)
400 MHz at 1.25 W
Inclination: 90.3 deg
1987-080B February 7, 1991 Operational transit.
OSCAR (NAV) 29 150 MHz at 0.75 W (Also known as NNSS 30290)
400 MHz at 1.25 W
Inclination: 90.3 deg
1988-033A January 31, 1989 Operational transit.
OSCAR (NAV) 23 150 MHz at 0.75 W (Also known as NNSS 30230)
400 MHz at 1.25 W
Inclination: 90.4 deg
1988-033B February 26, 1991 Operational transit.
OSCAR (NAV) 32 150 MHz at 1.00 W (Also known as NNSS 30320)
400 MHz at 2.00 W
Inclination: 90.4 deg
1988-051A February 7, 1991 Turned-on when beacon of METEOSAT 2
METEOSAT 3 137.080 MHz is turned off and vice versa.
Location: 3 deg W
1988-052A September 15, 1988 Operational transit.
NOVA II 150 MHz at 3.00 W (Also known as NNSS 30490)
400 MHz at 5.00 W
Inclination: 90.0 deg
1988-074A September 15, 1988 Stored in orbit at an offset
OSCAR (NAV) 25 150 MHz at 0.75 W frequency.
400 MHz at 1.25 W (Also known as NNSS 30250)
Inclination: 90.0 deg
1988-074B March 8, 1990 Stored in orbit at an offset
OSCAR (NAV) 31 150 MHz at 1.00 W frequency.
400 MHz at 2.00 W (Also known as NNSS 30130)
Inclination: 98.971 deg
1988-089A April 9, 1991
NOAA 11 136.77 MHz
137.77 MHz
Inclination: 99.024 deg
2. Optical objects used for geophysical studies. (These objects are also
suitable for studies of air density and atmospheric winds. Additional research
interest is indicated by + for gravitational fields. SPACEWARN would appreciate
suggestions to update this list.)
+ 1965-098C ALOUETTE 2 (rocket)
1970-034B CHINA 1 (rocket)
1971-016A COSMOS 398
+ 1984-106A COSMOS 1603
+ 1988-021B IRS-1A (rocket)
3. Satellites useful for simultaneous observation programs with small
cameras. ("NNN" Denotes no national name. SPACEWARN should appreciate
suggestions to update this list.)
Apogee Perigee
Incl (km) (km) Magn Remarks
---- ------ ------- ---- -------
1963-049A NNN 89.9 1086 1060 +5 cylinder, 4.8 x 1.4 m
1964-001A NNN 69.9 927 904 +5 cylinder, 8 x 1.5 m
1964-053A COSMOS 44 65.1 817 608 +4 cylinder
1965-070F COSMOS 56.1 1515 1357 +5 rocket body
1965-073F COSMOS 56.1 1686 1387 +5 rocket body
1965-089A GEOS 1 59.4 2275 1113 octahedron and pyramid,
0.81 x 1.22 m
1968-002A GEOS 2 105.8 1570 1082 octahedron and pyramid,
0.81 x 1.22 m
1975-027A GEOS 3 115.0 858 818 octahedron and pyramid,
1.11 x 1.22 m
1976-039A LAGEOS 109.8 5946 5837 sphere, 0.6 m diameter
4. Satellite objects that are nearing their decay into the atmosphere.
(Orbital observations of these objects during the decaying phase are useful for
atmospheric studies. Note: For maneuverable spacecraft the prediction may be
invalid.)
Objects predicted to decay with 60 days from April 22, 1991
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Expected Decay Dates 1991
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1960-BETA 1 Jun 6 1981-017B May 14
1965-020EW Jun 2 1983-022C May 10
1965-082DV May 28 1986-019BM Apr 28
1967-027A (COSMOS 151) May 5 1986-019HK Apr 27
1970-025M May 11 1986-019JT Apr 26
1970-089BP May 7 1986-019QQ Apr 26
1971-015BC Apr 24 1986-019TM May 2
1972-058DJ Apr 23 1986-019UM Apr 28
1972-058EA Apr 26 1989-100AC Apr 24
1972-058JJ Jun 7 1989-100AD Apr 23
1974-066A (COSMOS 673) May 21 1989-100AE Apr 26
1975-004FV Apr 28 1990-113A (COSMOS 2113) May 13
1975-099A (TIP 2) May 16 1991-005C May 19
1979-017KL May 1 1991-023A (COSMOS 2138) Apr 26
1980-030AN Apr 29 1991-024A (ALMAZ-1) Jun 10
5. Actual Decays.
Actual Decay Dates 1989
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1988-108F Sep 9
Actual Decay Dates 1990
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1974-050A (COSMOS 665) Jul 6 1978-009E Aug 9
1976-021A (MOLNIYA 1-33) Oct 10
Actual Decay Dates 1991
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1965-048L May 11 1986-019TM May 11
1967-027A (COSMOS 151) May 6 1986-019UM May 2
1968-012E Apr 19 1986-082E Apr 21
1969-082HH May 12 1987-036A (COSMOS 1838) May 15
1969-082LF Apr 27 1987-036B (COSMOS 1839) May 8
1970-025M May 15 1987-100E May 7
1971-015BC Apr 24 1989-044C May 6
1972-058EA Apr 27 1989-077B May 9
1972-058JD Apr 23 1989-100AC Apr 24
1975-004FV May 1 1989-100AD Apr 23
1976-116A (MOLNIYA 2-16) Feb 21 1989-100AE Apr 27
1979-017KL May 4 1991-020A (PROGRESS-7) May 7
1980-030AN May 2 1991-027A (COSMOS 151) May 6
1981-020A (PROGRESS M-7) May 7 1991-031A (STS-39) May 6
1986-019BM Apr 29 1991-031B (IBSS) May 6
1986-019FZ Apr 15 1991-031D May 14
1986-019HK Apr 29 1991-031E May 12
1986-019JT Apr 28 1991-031F May 14
1986-019NK May 12 1991-034B May 20
1986-019QQ Apr 27
D. Launching Reports and Updated Information.
1. Updated Information
1991-017A (21147) USA-69
USA-69 was launched on March 8, 1991 by the U.S. using a Titan 4 carrier
rocket.
1991-020A (21188) PROGRESS-7
Undocked from the orbiting station MIR on May 7, 1991.
CORRECTION
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The name IMMARSAT-2 in section B. of SPX-449 should read INMARSAT-2.
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