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Polyot 1
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Manufacturer's Designation: I1. Class: Military. Type: ASAT. Nation: USSR. Manufacturer: OKB-52.

First prototype model of Chelomei's ASAT, used in an 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. 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.


Specification

Total Mass: 1,400 kg.


Polyot-1 Chronology


01 November 1963 Polet 1; Polyot 1 Program: ASAT. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Polyot 11A59. Mass: 1,400 kg. Perigee: 331 km. Apogee: 1,420 km. Inclination: 58.9 deg.

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.



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