| Date |
Time (UTC) |
Event |
| 1985 Jan 16 |
08:19 |
Cosmos 1623 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 207 x 382 kilometre, 90.4 minutes period, 70 deg inclination orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Jan 17 |
02:17 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1623 reported as 349 x 415 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jan 19 |
23:32 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1623 reported as 350 x 414 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 92.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jan 21 |
00:07 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1623 reported as 349 x 415 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 92.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jan 30 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1623 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Feb 6 |
11:00 |
Cosmos 1628 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 194 x 380 kilometre, 90.3 minutes period, 72.8 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Feb 7 |
23:25 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1628 reported as 355 x 415 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Feb 20 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1628 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Mar 1 |
10:40 |
Cosmos 1632 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 194 x 235 kilometre, 88.8 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Mar 1 |
23:47 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1632 reported as 210 x 299 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 88.8 minutes period. |
| 1985 Mar 3 |
22:02 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1632 reported as 209 x 267 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1985 Mar 12 |
20:17 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1632 reported as 208 x 261 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Mar 13 |
05:12 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1632 reported as 206 x 252 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Mar 14 |
22:47 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1632 reported as 205 x 251 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.1 minutes period. |
| 1985 Mar 15 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1632 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Apr 3 |
08:40 |
Cosmos 1644 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 360 x 416 kilometre, 92.3 minutes period, 70.4 deg inclination orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Apr 3 |
10:03 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1644 reported as 208 x 375 kilometres, 70.3 deg inclination with 92.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Apr 4 |
04:15 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1644 reported as 349 x 415 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Apr 16 |
17:15 |
Cosmos 1645 (Foton №1) launched into 215 x 389 kilometre, 90.6 minutes period, 62.8 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Microgravity research satellite based on the Zenit reconsat (probably the 2M version). |
| 1985 Apr 17 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1644 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Apr 25 |
09:30 |
Cosmos 1648 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 183 x 236 kilometre, 88.7 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Apr 26 |
07:30 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1648 reported as 191 x 324 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.7 minutes period. |
| 1985 Apr 26 |
19:31 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1648 reported as 228 x 327 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.7 minutes period. |
| 1985 Apr 29 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1645 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 May 4 |
22:46 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1648 reported as 228 x 325 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 5 |
01:46 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1648 reported as 221 x 262 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 6 |
04:34 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1648 reported as 221 x 262 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 6 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1648 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 May 15 |
12:40 |
Cosmos 1649 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 369 kilometre, 90.2 minutes period, 72.8 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 May 16 |
14:08 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1649 reported as 356 x 415 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 22 |
08:35 |
Cosmos 1653 (Resurs-F1 17F41 No52) launched into 209 x 294 kilometre, 89.6 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Remote sensing - |
| 1985 May 23 |
09:47 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1653 reported as 272 x 294 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 23 |
14:18 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1653 reported as 259 x 273 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 26 |
20:11 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1653 reported as 259 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 27 |
08:11 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1653 reported as 267 x 274 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 May 29 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1649 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jun 5 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1653 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jun 6 |
06:39 |
Soyuz T-13 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 198 x 222 kilometre orbit with cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Viktor Savinikh aboard |
| 1985 Jun 7 |
07:45 |
Cosmos 1657 (Resurs-F1 17F41 No54) launched into 182 x 284 kilometre, 89.2 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Remote sensing - |
| 1985 Jun 8 |
08:50 |
Soyuz T-13 docks at the forward port of Salyut 7 - orbit is 356 x 359 kilometres |
| 1985 Jun 8 |
10:22 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1657 reported as 257 x 274 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 11 |
23:45 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1657 reported as 257 x 274 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 12 |
07:15 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1657 reported as 264 x 275 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 13 |
12:20 |
Cosmos 1659 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 199 x 353 kilometre, 90.1 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Jun 14 |
01:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1659 reported as 200 x 364 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 14 |
10:48 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1659 reported as 357 x 415 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 21 |
00:40 |
Progress 24 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 190 x 240 kilometre orbit |
| 1985 Jun 21 |
02:39 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1657 reported as 264 x 274 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 21 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1657 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jun 21 |
07:45 |
Cosmos 1663 (Resurs-F1 17F41 No55) launched into 213 x 270 kilometre, 89.4 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Remote sensing - |
| 1985 Jun 21 |
12:03 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1657 reported as 292 x 506 kilometres, 82.5 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 22 |
13:22 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1663 reported as 259 x 273 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 23 |
02:54 |
Progress 24 docks at the aft port of Salyut 7 - orbit is 354 x 360 kilometres |
| 1985 Jun 25 |
19:18 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1663 reported as 258 x 273 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 26 |
01:18 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1663 reported as 261 x 278 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 26 |
12:35 |
Cosmos 1664 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 195 x 379 kilometre, 90.3 minutes period, 72.8 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Jun 27 |
03:26 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1664 reported as 225 x 379 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 27 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1659 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jun 28 |
03:35 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1664 reported as 224 x 379 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.6 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jun 30 |
11:27 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1664 reported as 211 x 269 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.6 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 3 |
12:10 |
Cosmos 1665 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 199 x 286 kilometre, 89.4 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Jul 4 |
11:50 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1665 reported as 225 x 290 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 5 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1663 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jul 5 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1664 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jul 6 |
20:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1665 reported as 225 x 289 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.7 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 7 |
04:07 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1665 reported as 228 x 302 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.7 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 10 |
03:15 |
Cosmos 1667 (Bion №7) launched into 211 x 270 kilometre, 89.4 minutes period, 82.4 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Biological research satellite, probably based on the Zenit reconsat (probably the 2M version) with the experiments payload replacing the cameras. |
| 1985 Jul 15 |
06:30 |
Cosmos 1668 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 207 x 268 kilometre, 89.3 minutes period, 70.4 deg inclination orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Jul 15 |
07:52 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1668 reported as 208 x 274 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 15 |
12:28 |
Progress 24 undocks |
| 1985 Jul 15 |
22:34 |
Progress 24 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry |
| 1985 Jul 15 |
23:10 |
Approx time - Progress 24 enters the Earth atmosphere above the southern Pacific Ocean and is destroyed by frictional heating |
| 1985 Jul 16 |
01:44 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1668 reported as 230 x 281 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 17 |
00:00 |
Cosmos 1667 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jul 17 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1665 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Jul 19 |
13:05 |
Cosmos 1669, a Progress type cargo-ferry, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 188 x 246 kilometre orbit |
| 1985 Jul 21 |
15:05 |
Cosmos 1669 docks at the aft port of Salyut 7 - orbit is 354 x 358 kilometres |
| 1985 Jul 26 |
14:24 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1765 reported as 355 x 415 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Jul 29 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1668 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Aug 2 |
11:40 |
Cosmos 1671 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 198 x 284 kilometre, 89.4 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Aug 3 |
03:51 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1671 reported as 205 x 364 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 3 |
14:27 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1671 reported as 230 x 365 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 4 |
20:27 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1671 reported as 227 x 258 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.5 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 7 |
09:50 |
Cosmos 1672 (Resurs-F1 17F41 No57) launched into 186 x 262 kilometre, 89 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Remote sensing - |
| 1985 Aug 8 |
08:46 |
Dzhanibekov and Savinikh start space walk to add extra banks of solar cells to Salyut 7 left hand (when facing forward) solar panel |
| 1985 Aug 8 |
10:19 |
Cosmos 1673 (Yantar-1KFT11Ф660 №5, Cometa) launched into 198 x 272 kilometre, 89.2 minutes period, 64.8 deg inclination orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Recoverable satellite undertaking topopgraphic and mapping surveys for the Soviet/Russian army. The design is a hybrid based on Korolyov's Zenit re-entry cabin, supported by the Yantar-2K service module. |
| 1985 Aug 8 |
13:46 |
Approx time - Dzhanibekov and Savinikh complete space walk after about 5 hrs |
| 1985 Aug 9 |
00:37 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1671 reported as 228 x 307 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 11 |
00:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 197 x 270 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 11 |
12:31 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 206 x 270 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 11 |
22:53 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1672 reported as 258 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 12 |
07:53 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1672 reported as 263 x 276 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 16 |
06:43 |
Cosmos 1671 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Aug 21 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1672 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Aug 21 |
20:52 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 204 x 263 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 22 |
22:08 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 209 x 271 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 28 |
21:50 |
Cosmos 1669 undocks for a second and final time, having already flown freely for a short time and re-docked as part of a systems test |
| 1985 Aug 29 |
10:15 |
Cosmos 1678 (Resurs-F1 17F41 No53) launched into 182 x 283 kilometre, 89.2 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Remote sensing - |
| 1985 Aug 30 |
01:20 |
Cosmos 1669 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry |
| 1985 Aug 30 |
02:05 |
Approx time - Cosmos 1669 enters the Earth atmosphere above the southern Pacific Ocean and is destroyed by frictional heating |
| 1985 Aug 30 |
09:51 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1678 reported as 269 x 283 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Aug 30 |
12:52 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1678 reported as 258 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 1 |
20:17 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1678 reported as 258 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 3 |
03:44 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1678 reported as 264 x 276 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 4 |
21:02 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 207 x 262 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 5 |
19:20 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 209 x 269 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 6 |
10:45 |
Cosmos 1681 (Zenit-4MKT, Fram) launched into 209 x 229 kilometre, 88.9 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photo-reconnaissance satellite with specialised cameras for Earth Resources photography and environmental monitoring - originally planned as 'Resurs-F'. |
| 1985 Sep 7 |
13:15 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1681 reported as 219 x 226 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.9 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 12 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1678 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Sep 14 |
20:28 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 207 x 260 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 15 |
15:48 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1673 reported as 208 x 270 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 17 |
12:38 |
Soyuz T-14 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 196 x 223 kilometre orbit with cosmonauts Vladimir Vasyutin, Georgi Grechko and Aleksandr Volkov |
| 1985 Sep 18 |
14:15 |
Soyuz T-14 docks at the aft port of Salyut 7 - orbit is 338 x 353 kilometres |
| 1985 Sep 19 |
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Cosmos 1673 is commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere for recovery of its descent module. |
| 1985 Sep 19 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1681 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Sep 19 |
10:10 |
Cosmos 1683 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 372 kilometre, 90.2 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Sep 20 |
14:53 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1683 reported as 356 x 414 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Sep 25 |
03:58 |
Soyuz T-13 undocks, carrying Dzhanibekov and Grechko - Vasyutin and Volkov stay aboard Salyut 7 with Savinikh - Soyuz T-13 conducts approach tests with Salyut 7 but does not dock again |
| 1985 Sep 26 |
09:51 |
After a day of independent flight, Soyuz T-13 lands - 200 kilometres north-east of Dzhezhkazgan |
| 1985 Sep 26 |
11:15 |
Cosmos 1685 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 197 x 353 kilometre, 90 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Sep 27 |
08:42 |
Cosmos 1686, a 20 tonne spacecraft carrying cargo, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Proton rocket into 172 x 301 kilometre orbit |
| 1985 Sep 28 |
02:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1685 reported as 356 x 415 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90 minutes period. |
| 1985 Oct 2 |
10:16 |
Cosmos 1686 docks at the forward port of Salyut 7 - orbit is 336 x 353 kilometres |
| 1985 Oct 4 |
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After a series of engine firings (probably by Cosmos 1686), Salyut 7 orbit is circular at 359 kilometres |
| 1985 Oct 4 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1683 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Oct 10 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1685 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Oct 16 |
09:25 |
Cosmos 1696 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 208 x 273 kilometre, 89.3 minutes period, 70.4 deg inclination orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Oct 17 |
12:08 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1696 reported as 230 x 281 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1985 Oct 30 |
06:43 |
Cosmos 1696 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Nov 13 |
12:25 |
Cosmos 1702 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 195 x 373 kilometre, 90.2 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Nov 14 |
10:59 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1702 reported as 356 x 414 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Nov 21 |
07:16 |
Soyuz T-14 undocks with Vasyutin, Savinikh and Volkov aboard - the mission has been cut short by Vasyutin's illness |
| 1985 Nov 21 |
10:31 |
Soyuz T-14 lands - 180 kilometres south-east of Dzhezhkazgan |
| 1985 Nov 27 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1702 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Dec 3 |
12:15 |
Cosmos 1705 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 361 kilometre, 90.1 minutes period, 72.9 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging at high slant angle. |
| 1985 Dec 4 |
21:30 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1705 reported as 356 x 415 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1985 Dec 13 |
07:45 |
Cosmos 1708 (Resurs-F1 17F41 No56) launched into 183 x 285 kilometre, 89.2 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Remote sensing - |
| 1985 Dec 14 |
17:54 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1708 reported as 256 x 273 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1985 Dec 17 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1705 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1985 Dec 27 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1708 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
