Salyut 2 (Almaz-1)

USSR

Launch, orbit & landing data:

Designation 06398 / 73017A
Launch date - time 03 Apr 1973 - 09:00 UT
Launch site Baikonur, LC81L
Launch vehicle  Proton-K
Mass (kg) 
Earth orbit on :
   - Perigee / Apogee 215 x 260 km
   - Inclination 51.6°
   - Period 89 min
Entry ignition date - time 27 Apr 1973 - UT
Decay date - time 28 May 1973 (ref #1)
Flight Duration (d:hr:min) 24 d (?)
Nbr orbits 

Summary:

Military orbital first-generation space station (one docking port, could not be resupplied or refueled).
Failed to reach orbit. Depressurization on 13th day of flight.

Astrophilately covers:

Salyut 2

Launch cancel Baikonur Karaganda. Credit: #410

Ref.: #1, #21, #410 - update: 02.02.19 Home