Proton | Salyut-3a
Soviet Space Program · Proton-K · 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 735th launch · 23rd this year · humanity's 1,449th orbital launch attempt
May 11, 1973Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: May 11, 00:20 – May 11, 00:20 UTC
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Salyut-3a
Third Salyut space station launched. Lost due to uncontrolled engines firing, called Kosmos-557 in an attempt to hide its true nature.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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