LAUNCH COMPLEX B, SARY SHAGAN ANTIMISSILE TEST CENTER, USSR 1960-1965

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LAUNCH COMPLEX B, SARY SHAGAN
ANTIMISSILE TEST CENTER, USSR
1960-1965
This report updates previous photo analysis of Launch Complex B (46-OON
72-31E) at the Sary Shagan Antimissile Test Center in the USSR with a cutoff
date of However, during later stages of work on this project,
provided the first large scale coverage of the
launch facilities at Launch Complex B since the initial photography of the
complex was obtained on As this report was being
finalized, covered Launch Complex B with high quality
photography. This photography reveals many more details to the analyst
an previous photography has provided and pertinent references are made to
this coverage. However, this report does not contain a detailed analysis
All measurements in this report have been made by the CIA/IAD project
analyst, using scale factors provided by NPIC/TID. They should not be
construed as being mensuration data compiled by the NPIC Technical Intelligence
Division.
Initial photography of Launch Complex B oni
revealed two launch facilities containing one launch pad and wo pro a e
launch pads, all of which appeared complete, and a small missile checkout
facility near the launch area that appeared essentially complete. In addi-
tion, the area contained a major support area in the late stages of construc-
tion, a probable major missile handling facility adjacent to the support
area that appeared to be in the early stages of construction, and four
small instrumentation sites.
In the five years since this initial coverage, Launch Complex B has
remained, to a large extent, an enigma. What appeared in 1960 to be a major
missile handling facility under construction adjacent to the support area,
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remains virtually unchanged
During the same period, buildings in the construction support area
have been dismantled and two new facilities constructed in the operations
area. The latter include a triad of buildings and two launch positions
served by loop roads. The triad of buildings is one of a group of four
installations at Sary Shagan, believed to be the prototype for a probable
antiballistic missile (ABM) system currently being constructed in the Moscow
area. Construction of the triad of buildings has been under way for at
least four years and may not yet be complete.
The Soviets have probably tested more than one missile and/or missile
system at Launch Complex B and may be continuing a multiple program, prob-
ably to develop an ABM capability.
LAUNCH OPERATIONS AREA
(Figures 3 through 10 and Table 4)
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The launch operations area consists of four facilities. Three of
these, Launch Facility A, Launch Facility B, and the nearby Missile Assembly
and Checkout Facility, were probably complete in '25
Facility C, the building triad electronics, and loop road launch positions
(B-3 and B-4) at Facility B have been added since 1960.
The launch operations area is served by an overhead power line (35 KV
or less) which goes underground approximately 1,000 feet north of the Missile
Assembly and Checkout Facility. From there, buried power lines serve the
other three major facilities. A faint trace associated with the overhead
power line was probably present on but negated 25
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precludes more exact negation, however the negation of this electric power
line in suggests the probable use of on-site electric power
generators if launch operations took place at that early date.
The hoto coverage of I I revealed trans-
mission towers for an overhead, probable 110 KV, power line between the
complex support area and a probable electric power transformer substation
located near the southern edge of Facility C (Figure 5). A ground scar,
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probably associated with this power line, can be first detected on
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ransmission towers were first detecte on photography of
Two buried water pipelines also serve the launch operations
(:Figures 3 through 5)
No major change in facilities has occurred at Facility A since the
initial coverage of (see Document Reference 2). However, a
new service road to the launch pad (Annotation 26, Figure 5) was added,
possibly sometime early in 1964. It appears to be a hastily prepared
surface of stone, gravel. or possibly asphalt in order to gain right angle
access to the north side of the launch paid in front of the launcher. This
new service road pattern did not become prominent until
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revealed its presence. Analysis of previous coverage reveals that this
service road was present on however, it does
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Activity at Launch Facility A was seen as recently as
On this photographic coverage, two uniden i le ve is es
=Me seen on e approach road immediately off the north edge of the launch
pad, indicating the facility continues to play a role in the mission of
Launch Complex B five years after initial lhoto coverage.
FACILITY B
(Figures .3 through 10 and Tdble !+)
The original facilities at Launch Faci.l.ity B have undergone little
change since they were first observed in
The two concrete pads (B--1 and B?-2), once consi .ere . to have a possible
electronics function, are now positive launch pads on the basis of
evidence revealed by
and the Soviet television film Rockets .suar. the Peace (Document Reference
12). South of the road between Launch Positions BW1 and B-2, a wide-entrance
drive-.in probable missile storage bunker (Annotation 22, Figure 5) was
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identified on along with a suspect
missile, just outside the bunker entrance. e ai are contained in
Document Reference 9 dated
No identifiable activity has been evident at Launch Position B-1
during five years of Iphotographic coverage. However, in comparing
the appearance of snow covered Launch Complex B on
it is evident that
some form of activity at Launch Position - an possibly B-1 had taken
place following the snowfall as revealed on the photo
coverage. On photography revealed no post-snowfall
activity at either Facility or Facility A.
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At Launch Position B-2, activity has been noted several times since
the early summer of 1964. This activity has consisted of two unidentified
vehicles or items of equipment parked along the eastern edge of the pad,
always in the same general location (Annotation 21, Figure 5), but in
different positions. The objects have appeared very dark and measure
approximately 35 feet in length. In comparing two missions of good 25
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activity is apparent. On the latter date, one of the two vehicles or i ems
of equipment usually parked near the eastern entrance to Launch Position B-2
is not present in its former position, however a possible transporter
measuring approximately 40 feet long is parked nearby (Annotation 1, Figure 10).
At the same time an unidentified object approximately 40 feet long is parked
on the upper end of, and at right angles to, the access ramp to the under-
ground, probable missile storage bunker (Annotation 2, Figure 10). A pos-
sible vehicle-approximately 30 feet long is parked about halfway between
the latter object and the northwestern entrance to Launch Position B-1
(Annotation 3, Figure 10). None of these objects were present on
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New at Facility B since initial 1960 coverage are the two loop road
launch positions south of Positions B-1 and B-2. They are referred to as
Launch Positions B-3 and B-4, in the sequence of their construction. A
control bunker (Annotation 14, Figure 5) is centrally located north of, and
adjacent to Launch Position B-3. The easternmost loop road (Launch Position
B-3) first-appeared under construction in the summer of 1961 and was complete 2 5
on Evidence of construction on the second loop
road (Launch Position B- was not apparent until the summer of 1963, with
the position probably complete when observed in
Both launch positions contain probable erector/launchers, each located in
the same relative position. They are believed to be positioned as shown on
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Figures 7 and 11 through 13a. Five self-supporting lattice towers, from
45 to 65 feet in height, have been positioned around Launch Position B-3
(Annotation 15, Figure 5). Foundations for the two southernmost a
westernmost towers were probably present on
On these three lowers w ro a y complete.
They are c ear y visas e on along with the
two nothernmost towers which were visible or he first time. However,
the northwestern tower was not visible on good quality photography
from nd appears to have been dismantled. The
four. other towers appear o remain intact.
At Launch Position B-4, three self-supporting, lattice towers approx-
imately 100 feet high, are located around the launch position (Annotation 10
Figure 5). The foundations for all three towers are first seen on
A11 three towers were probably in an early stage of con-
struction on
approximately one-third of the no ernmos tower was erected, with
.s acing the furthest advanced of the three. All three towers were probably
complete by
All of the towers at Launch Positions B-3 and B-4 have unidentified
objects or equipment mounted on top of them. Shadow analysis does not permit
identification of these objects, however they appear to be approximately five
feet in width. This size could be compatible with an observation platform,
electronics antennas, or possibly lighting equipment.
The azimuths of the service roads through each launch position (B-3
and B-4) is approximately 295 degrees (?5 degrees), similar to that of the
launch pad at Facility A and also similar to the long axis azimuths of the
"E" shaped electronics buildings located at the four westernmost Sary Shagan
instrumentation Sites 14, 15, 16 and 17 (see Document Reference 8).
Activity at Launch Positions B-3 and B-4 suggests the possibility that
missile firings took place at these sites in the summer of 1964. At Launch
Position B-3 on a probable GALOSH missile
transporter and prime mover was seen 35 feet west of the erector/launcher.
Figures 7 and 8 show location and comparative dimensions. It is possible
that this view was that of an empty canister just after it had been pulled
off the launch turntable by the prime mover.
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Three theories or concepts of missile handling/erection
at the launch position were develo ed prior to the arrival
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handling concept was developed as presented in Figure 13a.
These theories are not intended to be complete set of all
possibilities. They are simply presented for consideration
as possible means of handling, erecting and launching the
GALOSH missile. Theories 1 through 3 have the erector
mechanism positioned well off center on the turntable, as
revealed by Theory 4 shows it
mounted as seen on
On the probable GALOSH transporter was
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latter occasions the probable GALOSH transporter was abutting the downrange
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good quality coverage revealed no activity at Launch
Position B-3 but at this time activity was visible at Launch Position B-4
(Figure 10). See Document Reference 13 for additional details on these
probable missiles.
This activity at Launch Position B-4 includes a small unidentified
vehicle (Annotation 4, Figure 10) approximately 35 feet-in length, parked
on the road approximately 25 feet southeast of the probable erector/launcher.
The unidentified vehicle was aligned with the road passing through the launch'
position. In addition approximately seven vehicles or items of equipment
were seen parked in the area immediately northwest of Launch Position B-4
(Annotation 5, Figure 10). This is an increase of approximately three over
that seen on the coverage of I Iwhich was of similar good gaality.
Changes in position of vehicles is noted in this area as well as in the area
immediately south of the adjacent bunker.
Launch Position B-3 is connected with the triad buildings by a cable
This trench appeared to connect Triad Building B with Launch Position B-3
It is suspected that Launch Positions
B-3 and B-4 are also connected by a cable trench.
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triad electronics facility appeared externally complete. The largest
building (A) measures 255 by 145 feet by 35 feet in height. Buildings B
and C measure 115 by 110 feet by 35 feet in height. Four other smaller
buildings subsequently added to the triad facility are considered an integral
part of this facility. They are: Building A-1 located southwest of Building
A, Building A-2 located northeast of Building A, Building B-1_ located south-
east of Building B and Building C-1 located southeast of Building C. After
four years of activity, construction 'work has not yet been corrzpleted at this
facility, though it could possibly be in the late stage. Construction atop
the roofs of the triad buildings began early in the simmer of 1;)62. On
however, no significant structures could be discerned on the roofs
the 80-foot tower on Building A. appeared complete with a
50-foot circular dish antenna, atop it. On the other hand the structures on
the roofs at Buildings B and C were not significantly advanced from that seen
during the summer of 1962 and in early 1963.
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shelter was visible on the roof of Triad Building A. around the 80-foot tower.
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the radome cap, which was lying on the ground adjacent to the building.
At that time the circular dish antenna had been removed from atop the tower
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was on the environmental shelter of Building A, but the circular dish antenna-
like object remained on the ground beside the building. At Triad Buildings
B and C, construction also appeared to continue well into the winter. On
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The above noted construction activity is
significant in that construction continued through the winter at the triad
facility, possibly in an attempt to reach operational status by summer.
The sequence of activity at the triad facility could denote a checkout
of the basic components involved in the system in the latter portion of 1963,
utilizing only Building A and its installed equipment. It is possible that
construction in the summer of 1964 and the winter of 1964-1965 was speeded
to complete at least one triad facility for further missile associated testing
and development.
An area of activity has been present southeast of the large triad
building (Building A) since At that time it
consisted of two excavations (Annotation 3, Figure 5), each 50 feet in
diameter and 150 feet apart, located approximately 275 feet southeast of
Triad Building A. A line connecting the centers of these excavations would
parallel the southeast side of Triad Building A. A third excavation was
the initial two excavations contained semi-buried
tanks approximately 15 feet in height and 45 feet in diameter. The exca-
vations were not back-filled and the third excavation did not contain a
tank.
the third excavation was graded over.
No buried tank was noted. On the two
excavations containing tanks were graded over. They appeared to be raised
slightly above the surrounding terrain. These two tanks probably provide
water storage for cooling equipment in the triad buildings.
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the others, either in location or size. The southernmost excavation measures
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Another significant area of activity at Facility C has recently been
highlighted. On the lateral SA-1 type service road, approximately 250
feet northeast of Triad Buildings B and C, two of the three dark patterns
(Annotations 6 and 7, Figure 5) previously referred to as possible launch
points, have been identified as shallow, circular excavations on photography
The third dark pattern (Annotation 5, Figure 5),
approximately 20 feet in diameter while the central excavation probably
has a bevelled circumference with a maximum diameter of approximately 45
feet and an inner diameter of approximately 30 feet. Neither of these two
excavations appear to have any significant depth, probably no more than
ten feet. The position north of the central access road has two possible
excavations less that ten feet t diameter.
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They have appeared relatively unchanged since then, however mos
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the first coverage revealed no "liner" construction
material in the vicinity, which would be expected around a launch silo in
the mid-late stages of construction. Nevertheless, the 30-foot circular
excavation with a bevelled circumference, the information reported in
Document Reference 5*, plus the tie-in to Launch Positions B-3 and B-4
requires retention of the designation "possible launch positions." The
absence of other supporting evidence requires the low order of confidence.
It is further. suspected that initial plans called for a test of the triad
electronics in conjunction with a missile launched from nearby, and also,
more distant, launch position (i.e., Launch Positions B-3 and B-4).
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All three positions are adjacent to and probably connected by a cable
trench which also connects with a small, square, unidentified structure
(Annotation 4, Figure 5) located approximately 175 feet northwest of
Building B. This cable trench ties to one connecting Triad Building B
and Launch Position B-3 (Figure 5). The small structure referred to above
was possibly under construction on nd
positively verified onj it is similar to one
(both 25 feet on a side) located approximately 150 feet northeast of
Launch Position B-4 (Annotation 13, Figure 5) which was first seen on
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coverage to date. Due to he significance of the features clearly
revealed by this mission, it is considered mandatory to add the following
information.
Launch Positions B-3 and B-4 contain two massive erector mechanisms
straddling a turntable, each with rails running through the turntable and
extending approximately 45 feet off each end, parallel to the contiguous
loop road. The tracks have a gage of approximately and ties can
be seen. The erectors, approximately 20 feet high at Launch Position B-3
and 30 feet high at Position B-4, are probably designed to launch the GALOSH
missile (Figure 13a).
The presence of a probable GALOSH launch position approximately 200
feet northwest of Triad Building B (adjacent to Annotation 4, Figure 5).
This launch position (designated C-1) appears identical in appearance and
size to the B-3 position.
The presence of uncompleted probable GALOSH launch positions (previously
referred to as possible launch points) east of the triad (Annotations 5, 6,
and 7, Figure 5), one of which has a well developed hole for the turntable
foundation and a marked off section to accomodate tracks.
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The presence of missiles on launchers at Launch Positions
B-l. and B-2, each with a long booster and rectangular booster
stabilizer fins. The mensuration ratios equate with an unidentified
missile seen launched in a recent Soviet propaganda film entitled
"Rockets on Guard for Peace" (Document Reference 12). Dimensions are
also similar to a suspect missile which was seen adjacent to the entrance
Probable GALOSH canisters were photographed at Launch Position B-4
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On the ormer date a probable GALOSH canister was seen in position at Launch
Position B-4. On probable GALOSH was again photographed
at B-4 and a probable GALOSH was seen for the first time at Launch Position
C-l.
Conclusions drawn from this latest information are as follows:
Launch Complex B is being used to test at least two and possibly three
different missiles. Construction activity in the triad area at Moscow
SAM Site E33-1 reveals that the Soviets are probably installing GALOSH-
type launch positions in the immediate vicinity of the triad buildings
(Figures 18 and 19). Similarities between the activity at Moscow E33-1
and the Facility C activity at Launch Complex B were reported in Document
Reference 5.
MISSILE ASSEiVmLY/CI CKOUT FACILITY (OPERATIONS AREA)
(Figures 3, 5 and 6, and Table 4)
This missile handling facility has appeared unchanged since the
initial coverage of Early reports on this
facility indicated possible modification was under way in
however later photography reveals that the facility was essentially complete
at that time. Additions since consist of two small unidentified
structures (Annotation 27, Figure 5) which were present in
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SUPPORT AREA
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The support area at Launch Complex B appeared to be in the mid-to-
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I By early 1963 all major buildings of what can now be termed the
permanent station were complete (Areas A through D, Figure 14). The area
is served by an all-weather road from the main base support area, two
water pipelines from Lake Balkhash, and two 110-KV overhead electrical
power lines from the substation in the main support area. A 4,300 by
225-foot graded earth airstrip is located in the general area. A nearby
well also provides a local water supply to the complex.
Gradual removal of support/storage buildings in Area E (Figure 14)
probably began during the spring of 1963, with two buildings missing by
four buildings removed a year later, eight more by 25
and the last three of the seventeen removed by the spring o
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Total available floor space in quarters will accomodate approximately
4,000 men at 60 square feet per man or. approximately 2,500 men at 100
square feet per man.
Located just north of the complex support area is Sary Shagan Anti-
missile Test Center SAM Site B21-2. It is a standard star configuration
SA-2 site with an on-site support facility located immediately west of
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In addition, a probable surface-to-air missile training facility is
located just north of SAM Site B21-2. It consists of two generally circular
road patterns each with scarred areas around the perimeters and in the
centers of the areas, forming rough SA-2 site configurations. No revetments
are present. No equipment/vehicles have ever been identified in the area.
The probable training facility was not present on 25
OLD MISSILE FACILITY
(Figures 3, 4, and 15 and Table 3)
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under construction when first observed in Five years later
this facility appears undeveloped and not significantly different from
that first observed. Three small storage buildings were added (Annotation
2, Figure 15) in 1.960 and two other unidentified buildings have been added
since 1960 (Annotations 5 and 8, Figure 15). One building has been torn
down and a smaller building constructed at th& same locations (Annotation
1.0, Figure 15). An irregularly curved, unidentified object appears to be
attached to the north side of Building 3. The object measures approximately
25 feet across and has a height approximately that of the adjacent building.
No large vehicles or any significant concentration of vehicles has
ever been identified at this facility. It has never shown any indications
of being developed into a major missile support facility. The small. arms
firing range and the sports area suggests that the Soviets have attempted
to utilize the facilities for other functions rather than let them remain
idle.
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LAUNCH COMPLEX B GRADED-EARTH AIRSTRIP
(Figure 16)
Launch Complex B is served by a liaison-type airstrip located 1.4
nautical miles east of the complex support area. The graded-earth runway
is 4,300 feet long and has an overall graded width of 650 feet. However,
a more thoroughly graded center strip of 225 feet has apparently been
used as the main landing strip. Facilities include a fenced maintenance/
operations area containing nine small buildings, a graded-earth parking area,
and probable landing aids. The landing Aids are located 700 feet north of
the west end of the airstrip and 6,000 feet west of the ,rest. end of the air-
strip.
This airstrip was present of No
apparent change has occurred since that time on all coverage to date
(through No aircraft have been identified at this
airstrip on any photography to date.
INSTRU RNTATTON SITES
(Figures 3, It and 17 and Table 5)
Four sites make up the instrumentation "ring" aroiii-id Launch Complex B.
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north. Instrumentation Site B-1 is the largest of the four, containing
nineteen buildings as off- I The largest
building here is approximately 65 by 5 feet Annotation B, Figure 17).
Building B was noted under construction for the first time on
and appeared to be complete onr :1
Five other buildings were added at Instrumentation Site B- in e summer
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contains three buildings (approximately 30 by 30 feet) and three or four
other smaller buildings. Probable vans have been present at these sites
parked in similar locations (Figure 17) sincer _j Grading for the
foundations for Building A at Instrumentation Site B-2 were probably present
in
Instrumentation Site B-4 is the least sophisticated, containing three
very small structures, the largest of which appears to be mounded and
measures approximately 10 to 15 feet in diameter. The other two structures
are smaller and were first visible on These
structures appear to be cable-connecte .
Instrumentation Sites B-2, B-3 and B-4 are connected by cable to
Instrumentation Site B-1. Sites B-1 and B-4 are cable-connected with
Facility B while a cable scar from Site B-3 leads to the Facility C area.
REFERENCES
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USATC. Series 200, Sheet 245-14, scale 1:200,000, 4th ed., October 1964.
(SECRET)
AMS. Series DESPA-1, sheets N1,43-4 and NL43-7, scale 1:250,000, 1st
ed., June 1962. (TOP SECRET
ACIC. ONC F-6, scale 1:1,000,000, is classified ed., September 1961.
(CONFIDENTIAL)
1. CIA. PIC/SC-0275560, Activities in the Sary Shagan Area USSR,
July 1960. (TOP SECRET Codeword
2. CIA. PIC/JR-101061, Antimissile Com R
April 1961. (SECRET
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3. NPIC. R-61/63, Antimissile Test Center, Sary Shagan, USSR,
Changes and Additionsl -1 April 1963.
(TOP SECRET
4. NPIC. R-162/64, Antimissile Test Center, Sary Shagan, USSR,
Changes and Additions March 1964.
(TOP SECRET
5. CIA. PIR-13/64, Comparison o Possible AMM-Associated Facilities
at Moscow and Sary Sha an USSR
May 1964. (TOP SECRET
6. NPIC. R-328/64, Sary Shagan Antimissile Test Center, USSR, Changes
and Additions May 1964. (TOP SECRET
7. NPIC. I1+ I _j Sary Shagan Antimissile Test Center,
USSR, Changes and Additions November
1964. (TOP SECRET
8. CIA. E-Shaped Buildings Sary Shagan Antimissile
TOP SECRETI
'Test en er,'USSR, March 1965.
9. CIA. (M/EB 157/65), Suspect Missile at Facility B,
Launch Complex B, Sary Shagan Antimissile Test Center,
May 19 5. TOP SECRET
10. CIA. PIR-1014/65 uspect GALOSH Launch Site From
"Rockets on Guard For Peace" (Soviet Source), June 1965.
(TOP SECRET
11. NPIC. R-57/65, GAL lssile Moscow Parade 7 November 1964,
March 1965. (SECRET
12. CIA. PIR-61052
ni en i ie Missile From 3ovie i
"Rockets Guard the Peace", October 1965. (TOP SECREc
13. CIA. PIR- 10 7 , Analysis of Select 1964-65 ivi y
at Launch Complexes A and B, Sary Shagan Antimissile Test
Center, USSR, November 1965. TOP SECRET
REQUIREMENT
C-RR3-8o, 785
CIA/IAD PROJECT
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BUILDING MENSURATION -- LAUNCH COMPLEX B SUPPORT AREA
(Figure 14)
Annotation Number of
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1 Quarters
2 Quarters
1 Possible Personnel Services
1 Possible Personnel Services
1 Quarters
1 Quarters
2 Quarters
3 Quarters
3 Quarters
1 Quarters
1 Quarters
1 Possible Personnel Services
1 Administration
3 Quarters
1 Administration
2 Quarters
1 Quarters
5 Quarters
2 Quarter s
1 Quarters
1 Possible Personnel Services
1 Administration
1 Shop Type
1 Substation Control Building
1 Shop
1 Shop
1 Steam Plant
1 Shop
1 Shop
1 Vehicle Maintenance
1 Vehicle Maintenance
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110 by 55
85 by 40
105 by 50
85 by 35
150 by 60
60 by 45
90 by 45
50 by 35
35 by 30
70 by 30
35 by 30
150 by 40
l60 by 70
140 by 45
110 by 30
100 by 30
75 by 30
145 by 55
160 by 40
140 by 70
140 by 30
145 by 55
105 by 30
80 by 30
65 by 35
80 by 45
165 by 40
80 by 30
60 by 60
220 by 50
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80 by 25
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Standpipe
1 Shop
5 Storage/Housing
1 Storage/Housing
2 Wings Storage/Housing
Center Section
1 Storage/Housing
2 Storage/Housing
2 Sections
2 Sections
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Length & Width Number of
(feet) Stories
105 by 50 1
105 by 30 1
90 by 30 1
80 by 30 1
65 by 30 1
100 by 30 1
105 by 30 1
85 by 35 1
100 by 35 1
100 by 25 1
95 by 35 1
75 by 35 1
110 by 30 1
190 by 25 1
65 by 55 1
60 by 30 1
Height - 75
Diameter - 25 -
Diameter - 25 -
(1) Total Square Footage (permanent quarters only): 202,000
(2) Total Square Footage (possible temporary quarters): 49,000
(3) Permanent quarters available for 3,300 men at 60 square feet per man.
(4) Temporary quarters available for 800 men at 60 square feet per man.
(5) Total quarters space available for 4,100 men at 60 square feet per man.
(6) Total quarters space available for approximately 2,500 men at 100 square
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Unidentified
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THE OLD MISSILE FACILITY
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buildings. In the old missile facility, Buildings 2,
10 and 11 appear to be present (Figure 15).
Cloud covered.
Buildings 3, 18-A, 31 and 32 are present and. probably
complete and Buildings 2, 17, 18-A, 32 and 36-A are
complete (Figure It+). No details discernible in the
old missile facility. A probable second water line
trench, running to the launch area, is visible.
The foundation for Building 1 (Figure 14) is present.
Clutter in Area F (Figure l4), indicates possible
open storage of materials. A. second water line trench'
to the launch area is visible. No apparent change in
the old missile facility.
No apparent change in the support, area or the old
missile facility.
No apparent change in the support or the old
missile facility.
No apparent change in the support area or the old
missile facility.
Building 1 (Figure 1t+) is complete. No apparent
change in the old missile facility.
Buildings 5 and 18-C' are in early stages of constructions.
Much clutter is visible in Area F (Figure 18) indicating
probable open storage of materials. Buildings anno-
tated tag removed (Figure 14). No apparent change in
the old missile facility.
Building 5 is complete and wall construction is under
way on Building 18-C (Figure 14). Building 5 (Figure
15) visible for the first time in the old missile
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No details discernible in the old missile facility.
Building 18-C (Figure 14) is complete in the support
area.
No changes discernible in the old missile facility
or the support area.
Heavy snow cover. Building 8 (Figure 15) in the old
missile facility is visible for the first time. Only
the walls appear to be up. No apparent change in the
support area.
Building 8 (Figure 15) in the old missile facility
consists of four walls only. It appears very similar
to the four-walled structure that was torn down at the
location of the present Building 10. This four-walled
structure at the location of Building 10 was only
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text for details. in the support area, buildings
annotated 50 are torn down (Figure 14).
No apparent change in the support area. In the old
missile facility, Building 8 (Figure 15) has the roof
on.
No apparent change in either area.
No apparent change in either area.
No apparent change in either area.
No apparent change in the old missile facility. Buildings
annotated 51 have been removed in the support area
(Figure 14).
Support area buildings annotated 52 have been removed
(Figure 14). No apparent change in cloud-free areas
of the old missile facility.
In the old missile facility, Building 10 (Figure 15)
appears as a new, smaller building for the first time.
Construction clutter can be seen around Building 8.
In the support area, three and possibly four small
unidentified buildings are clearly visible for the
first time just west of the water/storage area along
main road.
Light snow cover. Extensive track activity in the
vicinity of the old motor pool indicates facility
still in use. Building 46 (Figure 14) is.observed for
the first time and appears complete. Track activity
is seen around Buildings 2 and 3 in the old missile
facility (Figure 15).
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Heavy snow cover. The building annotated 53
(Figure 14) has been removed. No activity or
changes are visible in the old missile facility.
Heavy snow cover. No changes noted in either area.
Buildings annotated 54 have been removed (Figure
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CHRONOLOGY OF LAUNCH COMPLEX B OPERATIONS AREA
FACILITIES A, B, AND C
(Figures 5 to 10--Annotations Keyed to Figure 5 Unless Otherwise Noted)
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Launch Position B-2 is partially visible under cloud
cover and was probably complete on
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No other details or changes are,
discernible at Facilities A and B. There is no
evidence of construction in the triad area (Facility
C).
No apparent change at Facility A. At Facility B
both bunkers (Annotations 14 and 23) are present
and the first loop road (Launch Position B-3) is
probably under construction. Early stages of site
preparation in Facility C are visible as extensive
earth scarring. Three darkened areas are apparent
where the triad buildings later appear and probably
indicate very early foundation preparation.
No apparent change at Facility A. At Facility B,
loop road construction for Position B-3 continues.
Construction on the triad of buildings at Facility C
is apparently in advanced stages with all walls and
probably the roofs in place. Building A-1 is not
visible. Two excavations, each 50 feet in diameter,
are located 275 feet southeast of Building A. They
are 150 feet apart and a line connecting their
approximate centers would be parallel to Building A
(Annotation 3).
No apparent change at Facility A. At Facility B the
loop road for Launch Position B-3 is probably complete.
At Facility C a trench for a water pipeline enters
the south side of Building A. Materials/equipment
and a raised structure can be seen on the rear portion
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construction was under way. Portions of trenches
which later connect Building A to Buildings B and C
are visible. Three dark sport are evident at Facility
C (Annotations 5, 6, and 7) of which two have been
identified on later large scale coverage as circular,
shallow excavations.
No apparent change at Facility A. The loop road
for Launch Position B-3 appears complete. At
Facility C, construction is evident on the roofs of
all three triad buildings. Trenching connects Triad
Buildings A and C, while a suspect trench extends
from the south side of Building B. A second trench
now appears to enter the southeast side of Building
A. It extends approximately 300 feet southeast from
Building A and is adjacent and parallel to the pre-
viously reported water pipeline trench.
No apparent change at Facilities A and B. Building
A-1 at Facility C is seen under construction for
the first time.
No apparent change at Facilities A and B. Trenches
connecting all three triad buildings are quite
apparent. Buildings B and C appear extenally complete
with objects on the roofs.
No changes are discernible.
No changes are discernible.
No apparent change at Facilities A and B. At Facility
C, Building A-2 is seen for the first time. A new
area of activity (Annotation 9) is seen southeast
of the triad area. An earth mound has been added on
the southwest side of Building A-l. The probable
cable trench on the west side adjacent to the three
unidentified positions (Annotations 5, 6 and 7) is
seen for the first time to extend westward toward an
unidentified area (Annotation 4).
No apparent change at Facility A. At Facility B, a
possible trench is evident on the south side of the
loop road at Launch Position B-3. The westernmost
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feet high), and the southeastern tower (50 feet
high) are visible for the first time (Annotation
15). A trench is under construction between Triad
Building B and Launch Position B-3. At Facility C,
a probable radar dish is seen on the ground beside
Building A for the first time.
No apparent change at Facilities A and B. The tower
on the roof of Building A at Facility C is now
approximately 40 feet above the roof level.
No apparent changes at Facility A. At Facility B,
a trench from Triad Building B to the loop road
at Launch Position B-3 is complete. Earth scarring
west of the loop road indicates construction on
Launch Position B-4 may have begun. The loop
pattern of roads in Facility C is now more distinct.
The three unidentified positions are very prominent
(Annotations 5, 6 and 7). Each consists of a light-
toned segment with a dark toned central area of
activity, excavation, or equipment. Two buildings
are now identified approximately 1,600 feet southeast
of Triad Buildings A (Annotation 9). A third exca-
vation, approximately 50 feet in diameter, is visible
for the first time near the two excavations (Annotation
3) southeast of Building A. It is 150 feet from the
southernmost of the original two excavations and in
line with these two. The tower on Building A is
complete and reaches a height of approximately 85
feet above the roof surface. A 50-foot diameter
parabolic dish reflector is mounted on the top of
the tower.
Facility A is completely snow covered. Roads are
partially cleared at Facility B and the loop road
for Launch Position B-4 is visible for the first time
and is probably complete. Some form of activity may
have taken place at Position B-2 and possibly B-1
since the sno fall which covered the area. Roads
are partially cleared in Facility C.
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At Facility A the two loop striations are evident
for the first time (Annotation 26). These were
very apparent
These probable service roads leave the old concrete
service road, become one dark striation and pass
between the control buildings/bunker (Annotation 25).
The dark striation intersects the launch pad at the
forward end and continues to the launcher. At Facility
B the loop road for Launch Position B-4 appears
complete. A probable erector/launcher is located
on each pad in the same relative positions (Annotations
11 and 16). A probable GALOSH missile with attached
prime mover is parked on Launch Position B-3 (see
text and Figure 7 for details). The northwestern
tower (55 feet high) and the northeastern tower (45
feet high, Annotation 15) are visible for the first
time. Approximately fifteen other small unidentified
vehicles are scattered around Facility B. The wide
entrance drive-in bunker (Annotation 4) between
Positions B-1 and 2-2 is clearly visible for the
first time. Two unidentified vehicles or items of
equipment are on the east edge of Position B-2
(Annotation 21). The circular sunken pad (Annotation
18) appears black. Construction activity in Facility
C has resumed. The circular dish antenna remains
atop its tower on Building A. An 85-foot diameter
ring, the start of an environmental cylinder, has
been laid around the base of the 85-foot high tower on
Building A. A possible radome cap 50 feet in diameter
is located on the ground adjacent to the northwest
side of Building A-l. Probable antenna pedestals,
possibly present
can be seen on top of the two small triad buildings
(B and C). A cylindrical base, 80 feet in diameter,
for an environmental cylinder is seen around the
pedestal on top of Building C. Cylindrical sections
for environmental shelters are seen on the ground
adjacent to the southwest of Buildings B and C. The
section adjacent to Building B has a diameter of 55
feet while the one near Building C measures 50 feet
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on the ground northwest of Buildings B and C.
Each measures 20 feet in diameter. A newly
identified probable water pipeline trench extends
from the main water line for approximately 250
feet along the southern perimeter of the triad
area. The two initial excavations (Annotation 3)
275 feet southeast of Triad Building A now appear
to contain semi-buried tanks approximately 45 feet
in diameter. The third excavation does not contain
a tank. The two unidentified positions (Annotations
6 and 7) south of the central service road appear as
shallow circular excavations. Two self-supporting
lattice towers, probable calibration towers approx-
imately 145 feet high,- are identified for the first
time. One is located 850 feet east of Triad Building
B (Annotation 8). It was possibly present or under
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possibly complete on
The quality of previous p o ograp y precludes
a more exact determination of the negation/first
observed date. The second tower (Annotation 28)
is located 300 feet south of the missile assembly
and checkout area. This tower was probably present
and was definitely
present on
No apparent change at Facilities A and C. At Facility
B the probable GALOSH missile seen on
is not present at Launch Posit-ion
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No .apparent change at Facility A. At Facility B a
probable GALOSH missile on a transporter is present
at Launch Position B-3. The circular sunken pad
Annotation 18 still appears dark in tone as on
Approximately five small unidentified
vehicles are concentrated north and west of Launch
Position B-4. Environmental shelter construction on
the Triad Buildings A and C at Facility C appears
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unchanged since Building B has an
environmental cylinder around the antenna pedestal
and a radome cover is on the ground beside the
building. The third excavation southeast of Triad
Building A has been graded over.
No apparent change at Facility A. At Facility B a
probable GALOSH missile on a transporter is on the
loop road at Launch Position B-3. No apparent
change in Facility C since
Photogrammetric analysis of the tower-mounted dish
on top of Triad Building A reveals the dish is at
an approximate elevation of 90 degrees from hori-
zontal. Margins of error do not permit detection
of dish movement, if any.
No apparent changes visible through scattered clouds
and cloud shadow.
(Annotations keyed to Figure 10.) No apparent change
at Facility A. At Facility B, the probable GALOSH
missile transporter previously seen at Launch
Position B-3 is not present. At Launch Position B-4
an unidentified probable vehicle, approximately 35
feet long, is on the road adjacent to the launcher/
erector apparatus (Annotation 4). An unidentified
object, approximately 40 feet long, is on the road
at the entrance to the drive-in bunker between
Positions B-1 and B-2 (Annotation 2). The two
probable vehicles on the east edge of Position B-2
(Annotation 1 have changed position since first
noted on Another vehicle/equipment
is located between the entrance to the probable
underground storage bunker and Launch Position B-1
opposite the control bunker across the road
(Annotation 3). Approximately seven vehicles/
equipments are concentrated west of Launch Position
B-4 in the area where a tower later appears (Annotation
5). At Facility C, cylindrical sections of the
environmental shelter for the antenna tower are on
the ground beside the southeast corner of Building A.
The smaller section has a diameter of approximately
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section. The 50-foot parabolic dish antenna remains
atop the roof-mounted tower on Building A. A
probable cap for the cylindrical environmental
shelter is on the ground at the southwest corner of
the building. The environmental cylinder sections
seen on the ground west of Buildings B and C on
remain, but are capped. An environ-
mental cylinder now rises around the pedestal of
Building B. It rises to a height approximately
that of the pedestal it surrounds. Only the ring
base is visible around the pedestal on the roof of
Building C.
Light snow covers the ground. Snow clearance and
prominent service road patterns (first observed on
indicate activity at Facility A.
Approximately five unidentified vehicles are parked
in the area. At Facility C, a second
segment of the environmental shelter is now on the
ground at the southwest corner of Triad Building A.
The environmental shelter rises to approximately
two-thirds of the height of the antenna tower. The
two buried tanks southeast of Building A have been
earth covered. They appear slightly raised. The
environmental shelter at Building B appears complete
and capped. The environmental cylinder surrounds
the pedestal tower at Building C, however the cap
for the shelter is lying on the ground beside the
building.
Heavy snow covers the area. The road connecting the
support area and operations area has been cleared of
snow as far as the entrance to Facility B, however
little activity, if any, is visible throughout the
operations area. Snow has been removed at Facility C
from the central triad service road.
The road to the operations area is clear of snow and
shows evidence of heavy use, especially to Facility C.
No activity is visible at Facility A, which is completely
snow covered. The road to Facility B also shows
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activity in the launch area is not prominent.
an one ve is e or piece of equipmen
to be parked adjacent to the launcher at Position
B-2. At facility C, a section of the cylindrical
environmental shelter on Building A and the dish from
the enclosed tower, have been removed and lie on the
ground adjacent to the southwestern corner of the
building. ,,,To sections of the shelter remain on
the ground. on the south side of Building A, the
smaller section inside the larger one. The environ-
mental shelters on Buildings B and C are capped.
At Facility A, two unidentified vehicles are on the
launch pad; one to the left front of the launcher
and one to the left rear. Another unidentified
vehicle is parked on the road immediately off the
north edge of the pad. At Facility B, two unidentified
vehicles are again visible on the east edge of Position
B-3 (Annotation 21). Approximately 200 feet north of
Launch Position B-4,a 50-foot diameter excavation is
visible for the first time (Annotation 12). Approx-
imately ten unidentified small vehicles are in the
vicinity of the loop roads. All sections of the
environmental shelter have been built up around the
antenna tower on Building A at Facility C. However
the shelter cap and circular dish antenna are both on
the ground beside the building. Construction clutter
continues to be apparent in the area. Earth is being
removed from the earth mound on the southwest side of
Building A-l,
Note: No changes have been apparent at the Missile
assembly and checkout facility since it was
first observed onI
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No evidence of activity at any of the four positions.
All three positions northeast of the triad buildings
are probably under construction. Central position
(Annotation 6) appears most prominent. A probable
cable trench extends between the two southernmost
positions (Annotations 6 and 7).
No apparent change at the three positions (Annotations
5, 6 and 7). No details of change could be detected
on this small scale photography.
No apparent change at the three positions. No details
of change could be detected on this small scale photog-
raphy.
Loop road probably being extended around Triad
Building B but road pattern is not clearly defined.
Probable activity at Launch Position C-1 (Annotation
4) but no details discernible. A probable cable
trench connects the three positions northeast of the
triad buildings. These three positions all appear
very prominent, indicating activity.
No apparent change at any of the four positions. Poor
quality photography.
The road which loops around Triad Building B is
clearly defined for the first time. A probable
cable trench extends from the cable trench linking
Positions 5, 6 and 7. It appears to terminate at an
excavation centered approximately 35 feet southeast
of Launch Position C-1 and approximately 15 feet
north of the future locations of the 25 by 25-foot
building Unidentified activity
at Position C-1.
A possible piece of equipment is present at the location
where the 25 by 25-foot building later appears near
Position C-1 (Annotation 4). No other details or
changes apparent at the four positions.
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The possible piece of equipment at Position C-1
is still apparent. No other details or changes I
discernible at Position C-1 or the other three
positions.
No details or changes apparent at any of the four
positions.
Snow cover. No details or changes apparent at any
of the four positions.
The two southernmost positions (Annotations 6 and 7)
give the appearance of shallow excavations. These
positions and the northernmost position (Annotation
5) were apparently at the same status at this time as
later large scale coverage from
showed them to be uncompleted launch positions.
Launch Position C-1 (Annotation 4), the cable
junction is evident for the first time. A newly
identified cable trench extends from this junction
through (or under) the southwest edge of Launch Position C-l. Later coverage indicates this may
have been the trench for connection to one of the 50-
foot towers opposite Position C-l. A possible piece
of equipment is located at the future northeast terminus
of the tracks which were seen to extend through this
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the erector/launcher mechanism identified on Mission
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positions. The -possible piece of equipment at the
northeast terminus of Launch Position C-1 is still
evident.
The excavation southeast of Position C-1 appears very
prominent. The possible piece of equipment at northeast
terminus of Launch Position C-1 is still evident. No
apparent change fromi at the other three
positions.
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located midway between Launch Position C-1 and the north-
east terminus of the launch position track pattern. No
equipment is evident at the northeast terminus of the
launch position. A second possible piece of equipment
or construction shed is present between the central
erector position and the future location of the 25
by 25-foot building F_ I No details
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No details are discernible at any of the four positions.
The 25 by 25-foot building which is later very
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Teas- Under construction. An
unidentified object, possible the erector mechanism,
is visible in the central erector position at C-1.
No details are discernible at the other three positions.
The quality of this photography precludes interpretation
of detail in either area.
The 25 by 25-foot building appears complete at Launch
Position C-l. Cable trenching is very prominent
leading to the building from 'the trench paralleling
the other three positions. Also emanating from-the
cable junction 15 feet north of the building is
another cable trench which extends through the rear
or just off the southwest edge of the central erector
position. It most probably will serve the 50-foot
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arms in the central position are clearly visible.
Five pieces of equipment/vehicles are visible in the
vicinity of Launch Position C-l. Details of the
positions northeast of the triad buildings are
discussed in the text.
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Position B-1 Position B-2 Position B-3 Position B-4
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only only only only
No apparent Identification Cloud cover No apparent
change only change
Building A Building A Identification Identification
first observed first observed only only
(approx 30 by (approx 30 by
30 feet) 30 feet)
No apparent No apparent Identification Identification
change change only only
.No apparent No apparent Building A Identification
change change first observed only
(approx 35 by
25 feet)
No apparent No apparent No apparent Three very
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No apparent No apparent Identification No apparent
change change only change
No apparent No apparent No apparent No apparent
change change change change
No apparent No apparent No apparent Identification
change change change only
Building B Identification Identification Identification
possibility only only only
under con-
struction.
Building B Identification Identification Identification
appears larger only only only
than on
Building B Identification No cover Identification
probably only only
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Snow cover-- Snow cover-- Snow cover--
no details no details no details
discernible discernible discernible
Building B No cover No cover
complete (65
by 45 feet).
Building A
measures 30
by 30 feet and
Building C is
visible.
No apparent No apparent Building A
change change. appears
Building A complete and
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Cloud cover Cloud shadow-- No apparent
no apparent change
change
Cloud shadow-- Identification No apparent
no apparent only change
change
Building E No apparent No apparent
missing. Four change change
new buildings
at F largest
approx 20 by 20
feet all appear
complete.
Identification No apparent No apparent
only change change
Building 0 is Small Building No apparent
first observed B identified change
approx 25 by 20 as building
feet for first
time. Five
unidentified
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by 25 feet.
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Light snow
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apparent
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Light snow
cover--no
apparent
change
Light snow Light snow
cover--no cover--no
apparent apparent
change change.
Identification Identification Identification Identification
only
No apparent
change
No apparent
change
only only only
No apparent No apparent No apparent
change change change
No apparent No apparent No apparent
change change change
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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Figure 1 - Small Scale Map Defining the Sary Shagan Antimissile Test Center
Range
Figure 2 - Line Drawing of Sary Shagan Antimissile Test Center Range
Facilities
Figure 3 - Photograph of Launch Complex B
Figure 4 - Line Drawing of Launch Complex B
Figure 5 - Line Drawing of Launch Complex B Operations Area
Figure 6 - Photograph of Launch Complex B Operations Area
Figure 7 - Line Drawing of Launch Position B-3, Facility B, Launch Complex B
Figure 8 - Photograph of Launch Positions at Facility B
Figure 9 - o ograp f Launch Positions at Facility B
Figure 10 - Photograph of Launch Positions at Facility BI I
Figure 11 - Graphic Portrayal of Theory One - GALOSH Missile Off-Loading and
Erecting Procedure
Figure 12 - Graphic Portrayal of Theory Two - GALOSH Missile Off-Loading and
Erecting Procedure
Figure 13 - Graphic Portrayal of Theory Three - GALOSH Missile Off-Loading and
Erecting Procedure
Figure 13a - Graphic Portrayal of Theory Four - GALOSH Missile Off-Loading and
Erecting Procedure
Figure 14 - Line Drawing of Launch Complex B Support Area
Figure 15 - Line Drawing of Old Missile Facility Adjacent to Support Area
Figure 16 - Line Drawing of the Graded-Earth Airstrip
Figure 17 - Line Drawing of the Launch Complex B Instrumentation Sites
Figure 18 - Photograph of Moscow SAM Site E33-1 ith
Probable GALOSH Missile Launch Positions under Construction
Figure 19 - Photograph of Moscow SAM Site E33-1
with Probable GALOSH Missile Launch Positions under Construction
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1. Earth mound.
2. Fift -foot diameter parabolic radar dish lying on ground,
3. urie water storage tanks.
4. Launch Position C-1 and associated 25 by 25-foot building.
5. Possible launch position.
6. Possible launch position.
7. Possible launch position.
8. Self-supporting lattice tower, 145 feet high.
9. Two buildings, each 100 by 30 feet, function undetermined.
10. Three towers, each approximately 100 feet high.
11. Erector/launcher mechanism for Launch Position B-4.
12. Excavation.
13.
14. Control bunker.
15. Five towers, ranging in height from 45 to 65 feet.
16. Erector/launcher mechanism for Launch Position B-3.
17. Microwave tower and control building, tower 225 feet high.
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21. Location of two vehicles/equipment, apparent here several times in 1964.
22.
23. on ro bunker.
24. Launch pad with launcher.
25. Control bunkers.
26. New service road, 1964.
27. Two new small buildings added since 1960.
28. Self-supporting lattice tower, 145 feet high.
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Possible fence
Overhead powerline
Underground powerline
- Water pipeline
--- Cable trench
Earth mound
IMpt Earth mounded
building
Buried tank
? Excavation
Launcher/erector
? Tower
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GALOSH MISSILE OFF-LOADING AND ERECTING PROCEDURE
PRIME 'GALOSH MISSILE ON TRANSPORTER
MOVER
1. Transporter positioned at A 20' ---
II. Transporter backed up over
ring base between two erec-
tors (annotations . 1 & 2)
III. Hydraulic jacks lowered (an-
notations 3 & 4), prime
mover with transporter
moves away
IV. Erectors lock on missile
canister
V. Jacks raised
VI. Missile raised into position _
VII. Check-out - ready for launch '
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II. Transporter backed up over
ring base between two erec-
tors (annotations i & 2)
III. Hydraulic jacks lowered (an-
notations 3 & 4), prime
mover with transporter pulls
away
IV. Erectors lock on missile can-
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V. Missile in canister along
with erectors rotated 1800
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VI. Missile raised into position
VII. Check-out - ready for launch
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MOVER
1. Transporter positioned at
II. Transporter backed up to
Position B
III. Erectors move aside (an-
notations 1&2) and mis-
sile is rotated 180? around
transporter swivel point 3
IV. Jacks are lowered (annota-
tions 4 & 5), missile raised
off transporter, transporter
moved away
V. Erectors move back par-
allel to canister and lock
on
VI. Missile raised into position
VII. Check-out - ready for launch
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buildings removed sin
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Added since 1960
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