TYURATAM MISSILE TEST CENTER, TRACKING FACILITY 2 (46-17-15N 64-51-44E)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T04759A010000010110-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 21, 2003
• Sequence Number: 110
• Publication Date: January 10, 1972
• Content Type: MF

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10 January 1972
SUBJECT Tyuratam Missile Test Center, Tracking Facility 2
(46-17-15N 64-51-44E)
REFERENCE NSA/P04/SPO/R-118-72
(NPIC Project 251358)
1. A study of photography of Tyuratam Tracking Facility 2 supports
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2. There were no significant changes to the tracking facility 25X1 D
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it was noted that the SHIP WHEEL radar had been removed from the
of the main control building. Also two of the three FORK REST antennas
and a probable R-400 microwave antenna had been removed, and several
pieces of unidentified materials were on the ground in front of the main
control building Ithe two environmental domes and the
optical tracking aevices prey ous y referred to as radar A's) had been
removed from their support structures. The third FORK REST antenna at
the facility had been removed.
3. When observedi the only electronics 25X1 D
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equipment remaining at the facility were two horizontal dipole antennas.
In addition most of the ground support equipment which was normally
observed within the motor pool had been removed 2 5X1 D
The only ground support equipment observed in the facility
were two fuel trailers without prime movers.
4. No significant associated facilities or activity were observed
within a 5 rim radius of the tracking facility. An open ditch, probably
for water drainage, extends northward from the facility and terminates
at a dry lake bed.
should be directed to the imagery analyst
5. This project is considered to be complete.
Declass Review by NIMA / DOD
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downg ding and
'declassification TOP SECRET
evidence that the facility is being deactivated.
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SUBJECT: Tyuratam Missile Test Center, Tracking Facility 2
(46-17-15N 64-51-44E)
Distribution:
Cy 1 & 2 - TCO/NSA/P04/SPO
3 & 4 - NPIC/IEG/MSD
5 - NPIC/PSG/R&RD
6 - NPIC/IEG/OD/RCB
7 - NPIC/PSG/RRD/ESS
8 - NSA/L0/NPIC
9 - CIA/DDI/IRS/Recce/R
10 - CIA/IAS
11 - DS-3B8
12 - DS-3B9
13 - TCO/NRTSC
GROUP 1
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dodge ca on Release 200?612/jE9CR~ -RDP78T0475 010000010110-4
declas ca ion
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