| Date |
Time (UTC) |
Event |
| 1987 Jan 15 |
11:20 |
Cosmos 1813 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 361 kilometre, 90.1 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. Re-entry cabin disintegrated 1987 Jan 29 approx 06:00 as a result of detonation of the self destruct sytem. The instrument unit continued to transmit until 1987 Jan 31. Following the explosion, the designation 1987-004A/17297 was applied to a large fragment, possibly a separated rocket motor. |
| 1987 Jan 16 |
06:06 |
Progress 27 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 183 x 249 kilometre orbit |
| 1987 Jan 16 |
22:07 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 356 x 416 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jan 18 |
07:26 |
Progress 27 docks at the aft port of Mir - orbit is 315 x 343 kilometres |
| 1987 Jan 22 |
22:45 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 357 x 416 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jan 23 |
15:40 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 357 x 416 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jan 25 |
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Using Progress 27 manoeuvring engine, Mir orbit is raised to 328 x 363 kilometres to allow Soyuz TM-2 to follow the optimum trajectory |
| 1987 Jan 28 |
21:51 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 357 x 416 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jan 29 |
06:00 |
Cosmos 1813 descent module is destroyed by deliberate explosion in orbit after failure of retrofire. |
| 1987 Feb 5 |
21:38 |
Soyuz TM-2 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into approx 190 x 220 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination with cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Alexandr Laveikin aboard |
| 1987 Feb 6 |
12:03 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 359 x 415 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Feb 7 |
10:30 |
Cosmos 1819 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 209 x 255 kilometre, 89.2 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. |
| 1987 Feb 7 |
23:27 |
Soyuz TM-2 docks with Mir forward-facing port - orbit is 328 x 362 kilometres |
| 1987 Feb 10 |
23:17 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1819 reported as 228 x 350 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Feb 13 |
10:00 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1819 reported as 227 x 303 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Feb 18 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1819 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Feb 19 |
10:15 |
Cosmos 1822 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 228 x 287 kilometre, 89.7 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. |
| 1987 Feb 23 |
11:29 |
Progress 27 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Feb 25 |
15:16 |
Progress 27 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean some 40 minutes later |
| 1987 Mar 3 |
11:14 |
Progress 28 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 185 x 254 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 Mar 5 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1822 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Mar 5 |
12:42 |
Progress 28 docks at the aft port of Mir - orbit is 344 x 369 kilometres |
| 1987 Mar 11 |
10:25 |
Cosmos 1826 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 194 x 377 kilometre, 90.3 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. |
| 1987 Mar 12 |
22:50 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1826 reported as 355 x 415 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Mar 21 |
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Progress 28 begins re-fuelling Mir |
| 1987 Mar 25 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1826 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Mar 26 |
05:06 |
Progress 28 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Mar 28 |
03:01 |
Progress 28 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean some 40 minutes later |
| 1987 Mar 31 |
00:06 |
Kvant atrophysics module, with an attached orbital tug, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Proton rocket into 171 x 300 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 Apr 5 |
00:00 |
Approximate time - Kvant attempts to dock with Mir but a malfunction aboard Kvant means that the docking has to be called off and Kvant passes by Mir at a distance of 10 metres |
| 1987 Apr 9 |
00:35 |
Kvant docks with Mir rear port but the docking latches fail to hold because an obstruction prevents the two craft from being pulled together - orbit is 344 x 363 kilometres |
| 1987 Apr 11 |
19:41 |
Romanenko and Laveikin start a space walk to investigate the Mir-Kvant docking interface - they move 13 meters down the whole length of Mir and remove a cloth bag containing used hand towels (which had 'escaped' while Progress 28 was being loaded with rubbish) from the docking unit |
| 1987 Apr 11 |
23:21 |
Romanenko and Laveikin complete their space walk after 3 hr 40 min |
| 1987 Apr 12 |
20:18 |
While Romanenko and Laveikin watch, Kvant and Mir complete their docking |
| 1987 Apr 12 |
20:18 |
Kvant orbital tug separates and moves away, clearing a new docking port for future use by spacecraft visiting Mir - controllers had intended to de-orbit the module so it would be destroyed but insufficient fuel remains because of the additional manoeuvres needed for the second docking attempt |
| 1987 Apr 19 |
22:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 357 x 413 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Apr 21 |
15:14 |
Progress 29 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 188 x 238 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 Apr 22 |
09:10 |
Cosmos 1837 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 182 x 232 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. |
| 1987 Apr 23 |
08:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1837 reported as 226 x 247 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.7 minutes period. |
| 1987 Apr 23 |
17:04 |
Progress 29 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 343 x 363 kilometres |
| 1987 Apr 24 |
16:59 |
Cosmos 1841 (Foton №3) launched into 217 x 381 kilometre, 90.5 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). |
| 1987 Apr 28 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1837 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 May 1 |
20:44 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1813 reported as 356 x 413 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 92.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 May 5 |
09:15 |
Cosmos 1843 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 205 x 287 kilometre, 89.5 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. |
| 1987 May 6 |
|
mission planners announce that a space walk from Mir, planned for the next few days, has been postponed |
| 1987 May 6 |
05:59 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1843 reported as 347 x 415 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.5 minutes period. |
| 1987 May 8 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1841 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 May 11 |
03:10 |
Progress 29 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 May 11 |
07:51 |
Progress 29 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean some 40 minutes later |
| 1987 May 13 |
06:00 |
Cosmos 1845 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 207 x 376 kilometre, 90.4 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. |
| 1987 May 15 |
00:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1845 reported as 348 x 415 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1987 May 18 |
04:02 |
Progress 30 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 186 x 246 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 May 19 |
06:29 |
Cosmos 1843 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 May 21 |
05:50 |
Progress 30 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 343 x 366 kilometres |
| 1987 May 21 |
07:44 |
Cosmos 1846 (Resurs-F1 14F40 No104) launched into 182 x 284 kilometre, 89.2 minutes period, 82.4 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Earth Resources imaging satellite, probably closely based on the Zenit-4MKT. |
| 1987 May 21 |
23:57 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1846 reported as 323 x 342 kilometres, 82.4 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 May 27 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1845 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 May 28 |
12:44 |
Cosmos 1848 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 203 x 366 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. |
| 1987 May 29 |
05:05 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1848 reported as 357 x 414 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jun 4 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1846 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Jun 11 |
07:26 |
Cosmos 1848 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Jun 12 |
16:55 |
Romanenko and Laveikin begin a space walk to install a third solar panel on the outside of Mir |
| 1987 Jun 12 |
18:48 |
Romanenko and Laveikin complete space walk after 1 hr 53 min |
| 1987 Jun 16 |
15:30 |
Approximate time - Romanenko and Laveikin begin a space walk to complete work on installation of Mir third solar panel |
| 1987 Jun 16 |
18:45 |
Approximate time - Romanenko and Laveikin complete space walk after 3 hr 15 min |
| 1987 Jun 18 |
07:24 |
Resurs-F1 14F40 launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Launch vehicle exploded on the pad. |
| 1987 Jul 4 |
12:25 |
Cosmos 1863 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 357 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. |
| 1987 Jul 5 |
20:07 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1863 reported as 357 x 416 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.1 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jul 8 |
|
Mir orbit is 341 x 364 kilometres, having been maintained close to that height since the middle of 1987 April by constant firings of Mir own thrusters, and those of visiting spacecraft |
| 1987 Jul 8 |
10:59 |
Cosmos 1865 (Yantar-1KFT11Ф660 №7, Cometa) launched into 196 x 304 kilometre, 89.5 minutes period, 64.7 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. |
| 1987 Jul 9 |
|
After a firing of Progress 30 manoeuvring engine, Mir orbit has been lowered to 312 x 360 kilometres in preparation for the rendezvous with Soyuz TM-3 |
| 1987 Jul 9 |
22:37 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1865 reported as 209 x 267 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.5 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jul 18 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1863 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Jul 19 |
00:19 |
Progress 30 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Jul 19 |
05:00 |
Approximate time - Progress 30 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean after some 40 minutes |
| 1987 Jul 19 |
20:32 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1865 reported as 206 x 260 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jul 21 |
00:46 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1865 reported as 208 x 269 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Jul 22 |
01:59 |
Soyuz TM-3 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 197 x 217 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination with cosmonauts Aleksandr Viktorenko, Aleksandr Aleksandrov and Mohammad Al Faris (of Syria) aboard - three out of Mir crew of five are called Aleksandr! |
| 1987 Jul 24 |
03:31 |
Soyuz TM-3 docks with the Mir complex Kvant port - orbit is 311 x 359 kilometres |
| 1987 Jul 29 |
20:34 |
Soyuz TM-2 undocks from Mir with Viktorenko, Laveikin and Faris aboard - Laveikin is returning to Earth because of concerns over his health - there are problems reported with his heart rhythm |
| 1987 Jul 30 |
01:04 |
Soyuz TM-2 lands - 140 kilometres north-east of Arkalyk |
| 1987 Jul 30 |
23:28 |
Soyuz TM-3 undocks from Mir with Romanenko and Aleksandrov aboard |
| 1987 Jul 30 |
23:47 |
After Mir has completed a 180 degree rotation, Soyuz TM-3 docks with the forward port |
| 1987 Aug 3 |
20:44 |
Progress 31 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 187 x 250 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 Aug 5 |
22:27 |
Progress 31 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 309 x 360 kilometres |
| 1987 Aug 14 |
|
Cosmos 1865 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Aug 19 |
06:59 |
Cosmos 1872 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 306 kilometre, 89.6 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. |
| 1987 Aug 19 |
23:15 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1872 reported as 247 x 385 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1987 Aug 22 |
22:27 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1872 reported as 247 x 385 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.9 minutes period. |
| 1987 Aug 23 |
16:25 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1872 reported as 225 x 252 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 90.9 minutes period. |
| 1987 Aug 30 |
02:24 |
Cosmos 1872 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Sep 3 |
10:25 |
Cosmos 1874 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 307 kilometre, 89.6 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. |
| 1987 Sep 4 |
16:06 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1874 reported as 226 x 288 kilometres, 72.9 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1987 Sep 15 |
10:30 |
Cosmos 1882 (Resurs-F1 14F40 No107) launched into 184 x 225 kilometre, 88.6 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Earth Resources imaging satellite, probably closely based on the Zenit-4MKT. |
| 1987 Sep 17 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1874 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Sep 17 |
12:55 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1882 reported as 259 x 275 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.6 minutes period. |
| 1987 Sep 21 |
23:57 |
Progress 31 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Sep 23 |
00:22 |
Progress 31 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean some 40 minutes later |
| 1987 Sep 23 |
23:43 |
Progress 32 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 186 x 250 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 Sep 26 |
01:08 |
Progress 32 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 397 x 355 kilometres |
| 1987 Sep 29 |
12:50 |
Cosmos 1887 (Bion №8) launched into 216 x 384 kilometre, 90.5 minutes period, 62.8 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. |
| 1987 Oct 6 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1882 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Oct 9 |
08:30 |
Cosmos 1889 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 207 x 373 kilometre, 90.3 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. |
| 1987 Oct 10 |
02:27 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1889 reported as 348 x 415 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 90.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Oct 12 |
04:05 |
Cosmos 1887 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Oct 23 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1889 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Nov 10 |
04:09 |
Progress 32 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Nov 10 |
05:47 |
After an approach to Mir using a new version of the automatic docking software, Progress 32 re-docks with the Mir complex Kvant port |
| 1987 Nov 11 |
09:04 |
Cosmos 1895 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 208 x 378 kilometre, 90.4 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. |
| 1987 Nov 12 |
00:02 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 228 x 378 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 13 |
20:52 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 227 x 287 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 90.6 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 14 |
09:29 |
Cosmos 1896 (Yantar-1KFT11Ф660 №8, Cometa) launched into 195 x 296 kilometre, 89.4 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. |
| 1987 Nov 15 |
19:12 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 227 x 286 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.7 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 15 |
19:37 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 208 x 266 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 17 |
19:24 |
Progress 32 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Nov 18 |
00:10 |
Progress 32 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean some 40 minutes later |
| 1987 Nov 20 |
20:14 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 226 x 284 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.7 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 21 |
21:19 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 206 x 260 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 21 |
23:47 |
Progress 33 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 187 x 249 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1987 Nov 22 |
00:18 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 213 x 263 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 22 |
12:34 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 226 x 283 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 22 |
15:33 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 229 x 353 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 23 |
01:39 |
Progress 33 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 326 x 343 kilometres |
| 1987 Nov 23 |
17:11 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 229 x 352 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 24 |
00:43 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1895 reported as 217 x 248 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 26 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 1895 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Nov 28 |
12:26 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 209 x 256 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Nov 28 |
21:21 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 210 x 266 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 2 |
16:05 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 208 x 264 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 2 |
22:04 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 213 x 265 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 7 |
08:50 |
Cosmos 1899 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 207 x 272 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. |
| 1987 Dec 8 |
16:02 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1899 reported as 229 x 281 kilometres, 70.4 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 10 |
21:55 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 212 x 256 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 11 |
17:14 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 214 x 260 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 11 |
23:11 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 214 x 262 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 18 |
20:15 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 212 x 254 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 19 |
08:15 |
Progress 33 undocks from Mir |
| 1987 Dec 19 |
12:56 |
Progress 33 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and burns up as a result of frictional heating over the Pacific Ocean after some 40 minutes |
| 1987 Dec 20 |
13:51 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 215 x 265 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 21 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 1899 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1987 Dec 21 |
11:18 |
Soyuz TM-4 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 168 x 243 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination with cosmonauts Vladimir Titov, Musakhi Manarov and Anatoli Levchenko aboard |
| 1987 Dec 23 |
20:42 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 214 x 260 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 23 |
23:50 |
Soyuz TM-4 docks with the Mir complex Kvant port - orbit is 333 x 359 kilometres |
| 1987 Dec 24 |
13:04 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 210 x 278 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 24 |
16:03 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1896 reported as 214 x 277 kilometres, 64.8 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 25 |
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Cosmos 1896 is commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere for recovery of its descent module. |
| 1987 Dec 25 |
08:45 |
Cosmos 1905 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 207 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. |
| 1987 Dec 26 |
11:30 |
Cosmos 1906 (Resurs-F2 17F42 No1) launched into 181 x 245 kilometre, 88.8 minutes period, 82.6 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Disintegrated 1988 Jan 31 at approx 11:00 UTC, possibly following failed recovery attempt(s) and triggering of the self-destruct system. Recovery was expected 1988 Jan 25 after 30 days in orbit. |
| 1987 Dec 26 |
21:55 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1905 reported as 229 x 281 kilometres, 70.3 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 27 |
22:50 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1906 reported as 178 x 242 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 88.8 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 28 |
15:08 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1906 reported as 257 x 277 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 88.8 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 29 |
05:58 |
Soyuz TM-3 undocks from Mir with Romanenko, Aleksandrov and Levchenko aboard |
| 1987 Dec 29 |
08:21 |
Soyuz TM-3 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry |
| 1987 Dec 29 |
09:16 |
Soyuz TM-3 lands - 60 kilometres north-east of Arkalyk |
| 1987 Dec 29 |
11:40 |
Cosmos 1907 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 196 x 372 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. |
| 1987 Dec 30 |
05:37 |
Orbit of Cosmos 1907 reported as 356 x 415 kilometres, 72.8 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1987 Dec 30 |
09:09 |
Soyuz TM-4 undocks from Mir with Titov and Manarov aboard |
| 1987 Dec 30 |
09:28 |
After Mir has completed a 180 degree rotation, Soyuz TM-4 docks with the forward port |
