The launchings of spacecraft in the USSR /August-October 1982/
Abstract
During August-October 1982 the USSR launched 27 satellites, including 21 of the Cosmos series of scientific research satellites. The objectives of several of these satellites are discussed and the parameters of the initial orbits of the satellites are presented. In addition to the research satellites, the Soyuz T-7 was launched to transport three cosmonauts to the Salyut-7 space station, while two other satellites were launched to carry fuel, scientific equipment, and other apparatus to this space station.
- Publication:
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Priroda
- Pub Date:
- January 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983Prir.....Q.100.
- Keywords:
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- Soviet Spacecraft;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- U.S.S.R. Space Program;
- Cosmos Satellites;
- Salyut Space Station;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Scientific Satellites;
- Soyuz Spacecraft;
- Technology Utilization;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles