 Zenit opens up Tselina
Another Tselina ('Virgin land') ELINT was successfully launched from Baykonur. |
 Hispasat broadcasts to America from European satellites |
 Globalstar constellation is fully deployed |
 Fregat sets sail
First orbital mission of Fregat upper stage was successful. There were indications that the secondary goal, to land Fregat with inflatable heatshield, was also completed but bad weather prevented fast recovery. |
 Japanese Astro-E failed to reach orbit |
 Proton rehabilitated, or King of Birds in orbit
Proton returned to flight again with the launch of Indonesian mobile comsat. |
 Superbird 4 turned to Superbird B2 |
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