| Date |
Time (UTC) |
Event |
| 1990 Jan 8 |
20:24 |
After a one hour delay due to having to check some of Mir systems, Viktorenko and Serebrov begin a space walk to instal two star sensors on the outside of Mir to improve the station orientation system |
| 1990 Jan 8 |
23:20 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov complete space walk after 2 hours 56 minutes |
| 1990 Jan 11 |
18:01 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov begin a space walk to retrieve and dismantle equipment set up during the Soviet-French space walk 1988 Dec 9, and while inside Mir multi-way docking unit they move the drogue-type docking receptor from the upper to the lower port prior to Kristall arrival |
| 1990 Jan 11 |
20:25 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov complete space walk after 2 hours 54 minutes |
| 1990 Jan 17 |
14:45 |
Cosmos 2055 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 249 x 262 kilometre, 89.6 minutes period, 62.8 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. |
| 1990 Jan 19 |
00:55 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2055 reported as 248 x 320 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jan 23 |
19:09 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2055 reported as 248 x 317 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jan 24 |
04:08 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2055 reported as 204 x 256 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 90.2 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jan 26 |
12:09 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov begin a space walk to dismantle the 'Kurs' automatic rendezvous antenna and to erect a moveable instrument platform outside Kvant 2 and attach a bracket for 'parking' an astronaut manoeuvring unit - for the first time they made use of the hatch on Kvant 2 |
| 1990 Jan 26 |
15:11 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov complete space walk after 3 hours 2 minutes (90 minutes less than planned) |
| 1990 Jan 29 |
07:12 |
Cosmos 2055 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Feb 1 |
08:15 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov begin a space walk aimed at testing the SPK cosmonaut manoeuvring unit - Serebrov pilots it at distances up to 30 metres from the station |
| 1990 Feb 1 |
13:14 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov complete space walk after 4 hours 59 minutes |
| 1990 Feb 5 |
06:08 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov begin a space walk at further tests of the SPK cosmonaut manoeuvring unit - Viktorenko pilots it at distances up to 45 metres from the station |
| 1990 Feb 5 |
09:53 |
Viktorenko and Serebrov complete space walk after 3 hours 45 minutes |
| 1990 Feb 9 |
02:33 |
Progress M-2 undocks from Mir |
| 1990 Feb 9 |
07:07 |
Progress M-2 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 |
| 1990 Feb 11 |
06:16 |
Soyuz TM-9 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 185 x 219 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination with cosmonauts Anatoli Solovyov and Aleksandr Balandin aboard |
| 1990 Feb 13 |
06:37 |
Soyuz TM-9 docks with the Mir complex Kvant port, six minutes earlier than planned - orbit is 374 x 419 kilometres |
| 1990 Feb 19 |
01:06 |
Soyuz TM-8 undocks from Mir with Viktorenko and Serebrov aboard - during the manoeuvre, the crew notices that some of Soyuz TM-9 thermal protection blanket has come loose and can potentially cause problems for its thermal regulation system - a space walk will be needed to fix it |
| 1990 Feb 19 |
04:36 |
Soyuz TM-8 lands - 55 kilometres north-east of Arkalyk |
| 1990 Feb 21 |
03:56 |
Soyuz TM-9 undocks with Solovyov and Balandin aboard aboard |
| 1990 Feb 21 |
04:15 |
After Mir has completed a 180 degree rotation, Soyuz T-M9 docks with the forward port |
| 1990 Feb 28 |
23:10 |
Progress M-3 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 183 x 228 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1990 Mar 3 |
01:04 |
Progress M-3 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 378 x 402 kilometres |
| 1990 Mar 22 |
07:20 |
Cosmos 2062 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 183 x 221 kilometre, 88.6 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. |
| 1990 Mar 23 |
00:53 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2062 reported as 211 x 248 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.6 minutes period. |
| 1990 Mar 25 |
16:45 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2062 reported as 209 x 244 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.2 minutes period. |
| 1990 Mar 26 |
00:17 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2062 reported as 241 x 375 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.1 minutes period. |
| 1990 Apr 1 |
15:02 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2062 reported as 240 x 371 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.7 minutes period. |
| 1990 Apr 1 |
18:04 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2062 reported as 232 x 287 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.7 minutes period. |
| 1990 Apr 5 |
02:24 |
Cosmos 2062 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Apr 11 |
17:00 |
Foton (3) (Foton №6) launched into 217 x 376 kilometre, 90.4 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). |
| 1990 Apr 17 |
08:00 |
Cosmos 2073 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 233 x 298 kilometre, 89.9 minutes period, 82.4 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. |
| 1990 Apr 27 |
02:48 |
Orbit of Foton (3) reported as 211 x 345 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Apr 27 |
07:12 |
Foton (3) descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Apr 27 |
20:24 |
Progress M-3 undocks from Mir |
| 1990 Apr 28 |
00:00 |
Progress M-3 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 |
| 1990 Apr 28 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 2073 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 May 5 |
20:44 |
Progress 42 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 188 x 243 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1990 May 7 |
22:45 |
Progress 42 docks at the Mir complex Kvant docking port - orbit is 384 x 398 kilometres |
| 1990 May 15 |
09:55 |
Cosmos 2078 (Yantar-1KFT11Ф660 №12, Cometa) launched into 198 x 282 kilometre, 89.3 minutes period, 70 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. |
| 1990 May 16 |
06:39 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 213 x 278 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 20 |
22:22 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 209 x 269 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 21 |
13:17 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 213 x 278 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 22 |
17:36 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 211 x 275 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 23 |
04:01 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 211 x 274 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 24 |
18:45 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 210 x 271 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 25 |
00:42 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 213 x 278 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 27 |
07:08 |
Progress 42 undocks from Mir |
| 1990 May 27 |
11:40 |
Progress 42 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 |
| 1990 May 28 |
11:45 |
Soyuz TM-9 undocks with Solovyov and Balandin aboard aboard |
| 1990 May 28 |
12:11 |
After Mir has completed a 180 degree rotation, Soyuz TM-9 docks the Kvant port |
| 1990 May 29 |
07:19 |
Resurs-F (6) (Resurs-F1 14F43 No50) launched into 180 x 233 kilometre, 88.7 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Also carried microgravity experiments for a West German company under a commercial agreement. |
| 1990 May 29 |
14:57 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 210 x 271 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 29 |
23:54 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 210 x 281 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 30 |
12:47 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (6) reported as 259 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.7 minutes period. |
| 1990 May 31 |
10:33 |
Kristall launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Proton rocket into 215 x 326 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1990 Jun 3 |
15:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 207 x 274 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 4 |
08:02 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 206 x 284 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 6 |
11:30 |
Planned docking time for Kristall with Mir - the manoeuvre is called off when an attitude control thruster aboard Kristall fails |
| 1990 Jun 8 |
06:27 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (6) reported as 256 x 270 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 9 |
00:25 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (6) reported as 259 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.8 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 9 |
07:12 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 203 x 276 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 9 |
20:37 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 205 x 289 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 10 |
10:47 |
Kristall docks with Mir forward port - orbit is 376 x 391 kilometres |
| 1990 Jun 11 |
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Using Mir 'Ljappa' manipulator arm, Kristall is detached from Mir forward port and moved to the lower port on the forward-facing docking hub, opposite Kvant 2 |
| 1990 Jun 14 |
03:36 |
Resurs-F (6) descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Jun 14 |
13:52 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 203 x 279 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.5 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 14 |
21:20 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 210 x 284 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.3 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 19 |
07:09 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 208 x 276 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.5 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 19 |
08:45 |
Cosmos 2083 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 181 x 231 kilometre, 88.7 minutes period, 82.6 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. |
| 1990 Jun 20 |
04:01 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 211 x 283 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 20 |
18:57 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2083 reported as 298 x 412 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 88.7 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 24 |
15:19 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 208 x 276 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.5 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 25 |
03:14 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2078 reported as 213 x 279 kilometres, 70 deg inclination with 89.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jun 28 |
22:26 |
Cosmos 2078 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Jul 3 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 2083 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Jul 3 |
22:07 |
Soyuz TM-9 undocks with Solovyov and Balandin aboard aboard |
| 1990 Jul 3 |
22:31 |
Soyuz TM-9 flies around Mir and then docks with Mir forward port |
| 1990 Jul 17 |
09:29 |
Resurs-F (7) (Resurs-F2 17F42 No5) launched into 181 x 249 kilometre, 88.9 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Multi-spectral Earth surface imaging,successfully recovered. |
| 1990 Jul 17 |
13:06 |
Solovyov and Balandin start a space walk to repair Soyuz TM-9 damaged insulation - using a ladder taken into space by Progress 42, they climb from the Kvant 2 airlock to the Soyuz ferry where they inspect the explosive bolts of the descent module separation system and use a combination of folding and pegging-back to ensure that the loose material does not obstruct Soyuz TM-9 sensors - on returning to Kvant 2 they discover that the hatch will not close properly because it was damaged on their exit as a result of it being pushed back on its hinges by residual air in Kvant 2 when the hatch was opened - they have to rely on an internal hatch within Kvant 2 to create an airlock for them to return inside Mir |
| 1990 Jul 17 |
20:21 |
Solovyov and Balandin complete their space walk after 7 hours 15 minutes |
| 1990 Jul 18 |
14:56 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (7) reported as 261 x 268 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jul 20 |
08:40 |
Cosmos 2086 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 183 x 351 kilometre, 89.9 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. |
| 1990 Jul 21 |
03:47 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2086 reported as 237 x 348 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jul 25 |
10:11 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (7) reported as 258 x 265 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jul 26 |
02:38 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (7) reported as 258 x 277 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.8 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jul 26 |
11:15 |
Solovyov and Balandin start a space walk to remove the ladders from the exterior of the station and they succeed in closing Kvant 2 hatch securely |
| 1990 Jul 26 |
14:46 |
Solovyov and Balandin complete their space walk after 3 hours 31 minutes |
| 1990 Jul 28 |
09:07 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2086 reported as 237 x 345 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Jul 29 |
01:41 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2086 reported as 236 x 269 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Aug 1 |
09:32 |
Soyuz TM-10 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 198 x 219 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination with cosmonauts Gennadi Manakov and Gennadi Strekalov aboard |
| 1990 Aug 3 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 2086 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Aug 3 |
11:45 |
Soyuz TM-10 docks with the Mir complex Kvant port - orbit is 371 x 382 kilometres |
| 1990 Aug 6 |
18:40 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (7) reported as 251 x 271 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Aug 6 |
23:10 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (7) reported as 260 x 274 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.8 minutes period. |
| 1990 Aug 9 |
04:08 |
Soyuz TM-9 undocks from Mir with Solovyov and Balandin aboard |
| 1990 Aug 9 |
07:34 |
Soyuz TM-9 lands at latitude 67 degrees 17 minutes North, longitude 50 degrees 51 minutes East, near Arkalyk |
| 1990 Aug 14 |
04:00 |
Progress M-4 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 184 x 219 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1990 Aug 16 |
04:48 |
Resurs-F (7) descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Aug 16 |
05:26 |
Progress M-4 docks at Mir forward-facing port - orbit is 367 x 381 kilometres |
| 1990 Aug 16 |
09:54 |
Resurs-F (8) (Resurs-F1 14F43 No49) launched into 179 x 254 kilometre, 88.9 minutes period, 82.3 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Earth resources photography satellite also capable of carring microgravity experiments payloads. |
| 1990 Aug 17 |
03:29 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (8) reported as 259 x 271 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Aug 24 |
06:12 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (8) reported as 255 x 269 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Aug 25 |
00:09 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (8) reported as 258 x 272 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 89.8 minutes period. |
| 1990 Aug 31 |
08:00 |
Cosmos 2099 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 180 x 229 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. |
| 1990 Sep 1 |
01:38 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2099 reported as 239 x 347 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 88.7 minutes period. |
| 1990 Sep 1 |
07:12 |
Resurs-F (8) descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Sep 7 |
11:59 |
Resurs-F (9) (Resurs-F1 14F43 No51) launched into 180 x 239 kilometre, 88.8 minutes period, 82.6 deg inclination orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome by Soyuz 11A511U rocket. Earth resources photography satellite also capable of carring microgravity experiments payloads. |
| 1990 Sep 8 |
04:35 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (9) reported as 261 x 274 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 88.8 minutes period. |
| 1990 Sep 8 |
14:28 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2099 reported as 238 x 343 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Sep 8 |
23:30 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2099 reported as 226 x 274 kilometres, 82.3 deg inclination with 90.4 minutes period. |
| 1990 Sep 14 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 2099 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Sep 14 |
11:56 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (9) reported as 259 x 272 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Sep 15 |
02:54 |
Orbit of Resurs-F (9) reported as 261 x 274 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 89.9 minutes period. |
| 1990 Sep 17 |
12:42 |
Progress M-4 undocks from Mir |
| 1990 Sep 20 |
11:04 |
Progress M-4 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 |
| 1990 Sep 21 |
07:12 |
Resurs-F (9) descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Sep 27 |
10:37 |
Progress M-5 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 187 x 228 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination |
| 1990 Sep 29 |
12:26 |
Progress M-5 docks at Mir forward-facing port - orbit is 371 x 407 kilometres |
| 1990 Oct 9 |
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Originally planned date for Manakov and Strekalov to undertake a space walk to fix Kvant 2 hatch - it is postponed due to Strekalov exhibiting symptoms of a cold |
| 1990 Oct 29 |
21:45 |
Manakov and Strekalov start a space walk (postponed from 1990 Oct 9) to repair the Kvant 2 hatch damaged by Solvyov and Balandin 1990 July 17 - they do not succeed |
| 1990 Oct 30 |
01:30 |
Manakov and Strekalov complete their space walk after 3 hours 45 minutes |
| 1990 Nov 16 |
16:30 |
Cosmos 2104 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 241 x 366 kilometre, 90.6 minutes period, 62.8 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. |
| 1990 Nov 21 |
00:21 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 240 x 362 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 90.6 minutes period. |
| 1990 Nov 21 |
07:53 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 232 x 283 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 90.5 minutes period. |
| 1990 Nov 23 |
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Manakov and Strekalov load experimental results into 'Raduga', a small descent capsule built into Progress M-5 |
| 1990 Nov 25 |
13:25 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 231 x 280 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 89.7 minutes period. |
| 1990 Nov 26 |
23:43 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 231 x 265 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 89.6 minutes period. |
| 1990 Nov 28 |
05:25 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 204 x 254 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 89.5 minutes period. |
| 1990 Nov 28 |
06:15 |
Progress M-5 undocks from Mir |
| 1990 Nov 28 |
10:24 |
Progress M-5 fires its manoeuvring engine to initiate re-entry and the main spacecraft burns up as a result of frictional heating after some 40 minutes |
| 1990 Nov 28 |
10:49 |
Progress M-5 Raduga capsule separates from the main spacecraft during the descent |
| 1990 Nov 28 |
11:04 |
Progress M-5 Raduga capsule lands near Arkalyk |
| 1990 Dec 2 |
08:13 |
Soyuz TM-11 launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by Soyuz rocket into 200 x 218 kilometre orbit at 51.6 degrees inclination with cosmonauts Viktor Afanasyev, Musakhi Manarov and Toyohiro Akiyama (a Japanese journalist) aboard |
| 1990 Dec 2 |
17:43 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 200 x 247 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 89.1 minutes period. |
| 1990 Dec 2 |
22:10 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2104 reported as 204 x 257 kilometres, 62.8 deg inclination with 89 minutes period. |
| 1990 Dec 4 |
04:48 |
Cosmos 2104 descent module lands for recovery after being commanded to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. |
| 1990 Dec 4 |
09:57 |
Soyuz TM-11 docks with Mir forward port - orbit is 372 x 405 kilometres |
| 1990 Dec 10 |
02:48 |
Soyuz TM-10 undocks from Mir with Manakov, Strekalov and Akiyama aboard |
| 1990 Dec 10 |
06:08 |
Soyuz TM-10 lands - 69 kilometres north-west of Arkalyk |
| 1990 Dec 26 |
11:10 |
Cosmos 2120 (Zenit-8, Oblik) launched into 179 x 225 kilometre, 88.6 minutes period, 82.6 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. |
| 1990 Dec 28 |
06:25 |
Orbit of Cosmos 2120 reported as 237 x 346 kilometres, 82.6 deg inclination with 88.6 minutes period. |
