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Polyus

EnergiyaSoviet Space Program250
Friday, May 15, 1987 · 05:30 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Energiya

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches2456
Successes2288

Provider

Soviet Space Program

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Mission Brief

Satellite used to test technologies for the Skif-D SDI program

PayloadPolyus
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerSoviet Space Program
Stages0
Pad250, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

250, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

LAUNCH SITE
46.008°N, 63.303°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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