Polyot
Missile · Russia
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Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, June 1994
Credit: © Dietrich Haeseler
Russian military anti-satellite system. First prototype model of Chelomei's ASAT, used in an interceptor control and propulsion test. ASAT technology satellite, Russia. Launched 1963.
Launched by Korolev R-7 because Chelomei's own UR-200 was not yet available. Purpose - elaboration of system providing for the extensive maneuvering of space apparatuses. Flight was considered a great success. Micro-engine fired 350 times and main stabilizing engine fired 300 times. Polyot was equipped with 6 x 400 kgf engines and 16 x 1 kgf verniers. It consisted of a cylindrical guidance section, the engine section with spherical propellant tanks, and the forward warhead section.
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Subtopics
- AKO Polyot Russian manufacturer of rockets, Omsk, Russia.
Related
- Family
- anti-satellite
- Country
- Russia
- Launch Vehicles
- R-7, Sputnik 11A59
- Launch Sites
- Baikonur, Baikonur LC31
- Agency
- Chelomei bureau
Photo Gallery
Polet 1
Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, June 1994
Credit: © Dietrich Haeseler
Polyot 1
Credit: Manufacturer Image
Polet 2; Polyot 2
Credit: Manufacturer Image
Polyot 1
Credit: © Mark Wade
Chronology
2 events
1963 November 1
08:56 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC31. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Sputnik 11A59.- Polet 1; Polyot 1 - .
Payload: I-2B s/n 1. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Nation: Russia.
Related Persons: Chelomei.
Agency: Korolev bureau.
Class: Military.
Type: Anti-satellite system. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan.
Spacecraft: Polyot.
Decay Date: 1982-10-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 683 . COSPAR: 1963-043A. Apogee: 1,420 km (880 mi). Perigee: 331 km (205 mi). Inclination: 58.90 deg. Period: 102.40 min.
ASAT interceptor control and propulsion test. Launched by Korolev R-7 because Chelomei's own UR-200 was not yet available. Purpose - elaboration of system providing for the extensive manoeuvring of space apparatuses. Flight was considered a great success. Micro-engine fired 350 times and main stabilizing engine fired 300 times. Orbit given is final orbit after manoeuvres.
1964 April 12
09:21 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC31. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Sputnik 11A59.- Polet 2; Polyot 2 - . Payload: I-2B s/n 2. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Nation: Russia. Agency: Korolev bureau. Class: Military. Type: Anti-satellite system. Spacecraft Bus: Kosmoplan. Spacecraft: Polyot. Decay Date: 1966-06-08 . USAF Sat Cat: 783 . COSPAR: 1964-019A. Apogee: 479 km (297 mi). Perigee: 303 km (188 mi). Inclination: 58.10 deg. Period: 92.30 min. ASAT interceptor control and propulsion test. Elaboration of systems providing for the extensive manouevring of space apparatuses..