Polet 1 Credit - © Dietrich Haeseler Media Gallery

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 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.

Typical orbit: 300 km x 1420 km at 59 degrees inclination. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Associated Launch Vehicle: Polyot 11A59.

• 1963 November 1 - Polet 1; Polyot 1 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Polyot 11A59. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Perigee: 331 km (205 mi). Apogee: 1,420 km (880 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 - Polet 2; Polyot 2 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Polyot 11A59. Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Perigee: 303 km (188 mi). Apogee: 479 km (297 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.

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