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Two stage version of Vostok 11A57. Used for flight test of prototype Chelomei ASAT after cancellation of UR-200 booster and before availability of Tsiklon.
Launches: 2. Failures: 0. Success Rate: 100.00% pct. First Launch Date: 01 November 1963. Last Launch Date: 12 April 1964. LEO Payload: 1,400 kg. to: 300 km Orbit. at: 59.0 degrees. Liftoff Thrust: 407,879 kgf. Total Mass: 277,000 kg. Core Diameter: 3.0 m. Total Length: 30.0 m.
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.
ASAT interceptor control and propulsion test. Elaboration of systems providing for the extensive manouevring of space apparatuses.