SARY SHAGAN COMPLEX B COMPARISION TO MODIFIED SA-1 SITE

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• Publication Date: January 31, 1964
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P&cility C, Complex B in the fare of extensive earth sCaTaL`i.>dg as first seen,
DECLASS REVIEW BY NIMA / DOD
E SZAIL J( TM : Ct-i ~~,..lnlitary- cs Division, a=
the modified SA -1 complexes in the cow area; (2) iteamu tints of pad spacing,
road spacing, pad areas, laua ins or objects, on fe t p related bull ej men j,
structures and areas of activity at both the ComWex B facility and the selected
SA-1. site; (3) Indication of cable 11mes.,trenchee or pd.pelines at both
facilities; and (4) Search for and. description with eretswre is of any
support buildings in the 8@a7 Shagan area which bear & nu er/disenaion. relation
to the four/five large bull-dines.
Chief 0 Ragaire nts Branch, . etsmsisxanc#t Croup, CO
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'y Obagan Ci lex B C pari_w n to ftldifiei B&l Site
1. This *t )X a ud11R is in rest to your requirement darted 9 Be tan r
1963, vb1ch requested: (1) Sisi,lar],y scaled Base examings of the 8sx7 Win.
Complex B triad, road pattern and related stru ct n ea ai d, a tivity, and_ one or
Since then a number of Changes have been noted, particularly at Sawach Complex
of s l Ax ty and differences reeei-re& Vm*ev atte klan in IPTC}R- ll 7/6 .
involved exterior configurations and di eslons of the Jor build s in the
since the a rpesrance of the unidentified Uv31A1zS triads. The correlations
at Sary Shaman and at the d f ed Moscow RAP-1 SAX sites have '1>Meen evident .
2. .i riy it .'rIC
a. Certain favorable correlations between possible A*( faeiiitl es
2 5X 1 A B, (BBATC ), located at 6-011 o 29 L. Bite .preparation at
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b. The licrsew BA-1 SM site selected for this lsvau is J33-l,
located at 56-2CX 036-4&L The first evi. .of site
in the bull triad area was prodlic"Aw XBMM= pbaortog r of
though coverage revealed 4anmt,m m 1AuI1 A n construction at a tyW
associated. with the other passible A fae:=ties in the )A scoAr area.
tion of photography covering the tither passible 1111 facilities reveals that
construction at all sites probably co ed at tip daattely the same g l
time period, and gresaue d at ap xi terly ad Ud 7 rates.
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c. In discussing the position of structures and other features,
reference will be made to the front, rear or sides of the major components
in the triad of buildings. In this regard, the front of each major component
is that side facing out from the center of :Moscow. Corresponding sides at
similar Sary Shagan installations will be similarly referred to.
3. MOSCCM SA-I SAM SITE E"33-1
a. Though good photography of this installation was not secured
Sites F33-1, E15-1 and E05-1, the buildings in area E are sited in approximately.
(3) Though it is possible that the structures in area D`and E
are temporary construction support buildings, it is noted that in the case of
are located in a corresponding position at Site'EO5-1.
site was possibly phased in a similar manner.
b. Similarities in the major components of the four modified Moser
SA-1 sites possibly associated with AMK activity was reported in NFIC/F.-147/63.
In addition, the following associations or changes are noted:
(1) Sites E33-1, -5-1 and possibly E05-1 have a group of three
small rectangular structures (note Area E, Attachments 1 and 3), sited approxi-
mately 500 feet to the left of the large rectangular structure, Annotation A.
(2) Sites E33-1 and E24-1 have two small rec+angular structures
with a possible third under construction, forming a "T" configuration approxi-
mately 800 feet to the right of building A. Two probably similar structures
between the available coverage reveals evidence that
progress on site modification was probably paralleling that visible at Site X15-1
and E214--1. Available coverage of Site E05-1 reveals that construction at this
the same relative position with reference to the large rectangular building
annotated A. and to each other.
(4) Evidence of new earth scarring within and near the Herringbone
pattern at all of the Moscow possible AM sites and at a number of other SA-i
sites ha a ared between as revealed in KEYHOLE
mission s Attachment 3 depicts this new activity at site E33-1.
(5) Each of the Moscow possible AMA[ sites have revealed building
construction in the housekeeping support area. This construction, consisting
of four or five 200 by 50 foot possibly two story buildings, was phased to begin
prior to commencement of construction of the triad of buildings. The appearance
of the buildings, adjoining roads, and the siting of the structures indicates
they are possibly housing units. At each of the possible AMM sites, four or five
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of these buildings are constructed in a row, as shown at Annotation 1,
Attachment 1, with an additional building of the same type sited separately
but nearby in the support area, as shown at Annotation 2 of the sarse attachment.
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Floor space for these large two story possible housing w
amounts to approximately 60,000 square feet. If these structures were troop
barracks, each would house approximately 330 personnel, on the basis of 60
wfaadly
square feet per, ,person. However, if the buildings are designed as
ould be
type living units, the number of operating personnel
accordingly much smaller.
about 70 feet wide, and possibly square,
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on photography accomplished in
Attachment 3.
(7) The access road to the building triad area runs in back of
Building A to the vicinity of area D. It then loops down. and back in a wide
radius 180 degree turn, running back to join a cleared area adjacent to the
original Herringbone road between Building C and A. The distance between the
outside edges of these parallel roads is approximately 260 feet. The approxi-
mately 25-foot wide road is possibly concrete surfaced. ~stripp 70 to 100 feet
wide has been cleared for the road, including strip contiguous
Herringbone road section between Building C and A. As can be seen t
1, the road and cleared area forms a distinctive pattern among the possible I4
facilities in the Moscow area.
4. SARY SHAGAN, LAUNCH COMPLEX B, FACILITY C
raphic coverage of this facility has been relatively.
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b. Additions to the Complex B support area since are as
Assembly and Checkout Area: Three (3) probably
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single story buildings with a total floor space of approximately k,500 square
feet. These buildings were probably in place on
(2) Housing Facility : Five (5) two story and two (2) single
story units with a total-of of 39,700 square feet of floor space. This would
accommodate 660 personnel if the buildings were barracks allowing 60 square
feet per .man. Seventy (70) percent of these structures were in place on
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(3) Possible Technical.and. Laboratory Facilit: One probable
single story warehouse-with 6,400 square feet, possibly used for inflammable
stores. The slab foundation and firevalls were photographed on the TAL T
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b. Major components of the four possible AMK facilities at Sary
Shagan are similar, with variations probably the result of system development
and test. The significant differences at Lunch Complex B, Facility C present
the first evidence of a possible launch facility associated directly with the
triad of buildings.
(1) Construction of an oblong, loop shaped road patt
triad of buildings was first detected on photography accomplished in
25X1D Work on the road probably continued through the summer of 1962, with.
KEYHOLE coverage revealing the road essentially as shown on attachments to this
report. Two possible launch points (*) were possibly completed at this time.
(See Annotation J,, Attachment 2). Unidentified objects or activity on and near
the possible launch points has been detected over a period of time, as reported
in the chronologv on Attachment 9. Dimensions of the unidentified shapes are
difficult to determine; however, the following range of measurements is presented
for consideration. The annotation numbers listed are found on Attachment 9.
ANNOTATION NO. Dimensions in Feet (Height cannot be verified)
Length Width
25 to 50
5 to 25
2
30 to 50
5 to 30
3
60to90
lOto40
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50 to 90
1d to 4O
(2) A possible mound ar earth ramped structure (**) approximately
4-00 feet long, :located in front of Building A-l was first seen on KEYHOLE
25X1 D photography accomplished in This feature, adjacent structures and
activity can be seen in attachments 5, 7, and 8.
at Annotation 1, Attachment 5, is based on analysis of an excellent
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**-)Referred to as a- "probable excavation" in ;Memorandum Report TCS 4305/63-IM
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(3) The identification of a dish-shaped object on top of the tower
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Attachment 6 is a copy of the photogrammetrists plot and data sheet, delivered
in answer to a specific request for information. The crescent shape of the
shadow at Annotation 1, Attachment 5 could only occur with a dish shape. If
It were ball shaped, acrescent type highlight would result along the top of
the object. The angle between the inclined dish and the flat roof of Building
A results in the circular shaped shade at Annotation 2, Attachment 5.
(4) The shadow of the tower on Building A breaks as It crosses
the roof, indicating a possible raised section, as depicted in Attachment 8.
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side of Building A appears to bulge outward slightly. The quality of Mission
25X1 D precluded verification; however-, this feature was again apparent on
25X1 D and is therefore portrayed on Attachment 8 accordingly. This
feature has not been detected on any of the other similar structures at Sary
Shagan or Moscow. It is possible the bulge has been there from the time the
building was erected but available photography will not permit negation or
confirmation.
(6) A loop-shaped road at the intersection of access roads approxi-
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if, Attachment 2. No structure or activity has been observed in association with
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this feature, other than the earth scar running through the enc
(7) ' The lop-shaped road at Annotation F, Attachment: 2, (though-
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ithin the fenced area designated "Facility B") has probably been constructed
in conjunction with the more recently constructed Facility C. A trench connects
it with one of the small buildings in the triad as shown in Attachment 2 and 7-
(8) A probable bunker appears at Annotation E, Attachment 2. This
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photo quality precludes determination of construction status or even positive
25X1 D negation or confirmation. Clouds covered the point during the TALSRT mission
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tho oto quality precluded determination of construction status.
(9) A circular. probable concrete pad (Annotation G, Attachment 2)
was present before construction work on Facility C began. It was photographed
25X1 D by 'the TALENT mission, which revealed a possible electronic device
sited on the pad.
(10) Approximately 200 feet to the left of Building A and 400 feet
in front of Building C an unidentified area contains a number of small structures.
This has been an area of activity since construction of buildings in the area
25X1D was first observed. A possible structure could be seen in the area on
photography, with a.possible pipe or cable line running into the area.
25X1D _ photography revealed an apparent extension of this earth scar on the other
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side of the area, connecting it with Building A. The area has a low
rectangular structure approximately 90 by 20 feet. Grouped around this
narrow structure are three to six 50 by 20 foot structures. All structures
are low, casting little or no shadow.
dish-shaped device mounted on the roof of the largest building in the triad.
A raised structure is under construction in approximately the same location on
the corresponding building at the Moscow SAM site E33-1.
features at the Moscow Herringbone sites.
(2) Facility C, Lunch Complex By Sary Shagan, has a tower with a
points at the Kapustin Yar site; thus, they correlate very well with corresponding
point configuration, size, and spacing is similar to that found at the Kapustin
Yar site. Attachment 4!shows a rectified line drawing of Facility C, Saxy
Shagan, superimposed over a similarly scaled line drawing of the Kapustin Yar
Herringbone pattern. By lifting the acetate overlay it can be seen that the
Sary Shagan possible launch points correlate very well with two of the launch
prototype Herringbone launch site at Kapustin Yar. Though the curved revetments:
at Moscow SA-1 Herringbone sites are not as prominent, the corresponding launch
5. POSITIVE AND 15 IVE CORREUMONS OTBCFt THAN THOSE R IN
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a. Probably Positive Correlations
(1) The shape and spacing of the two adjacent possible launch
points at the Sary Shagan facility (Annotation J, Attachment 2) is similar to
the shape and spacing of launch points with curved revetments found on the
northeast of Building C at the Sary Sbagan Installation is approximately
similar to the oblong loop-shaped road north of Building B at the Moscow
installation. Both have very wide radius turns.
at a point previously occupied by one of the SA.-1 site control bunkers.
(4) The size and configuration of the oblong loop-shaped road
(3) The ement of Building C with relation to the possible launch
points at Sary Shagan (See Attachment 2), can be equated to the position of
Building C at the Moscow site with relation to adjacent. launch points in the
Herringbone pattern to the southeast. At the Moscow site, Building C is located
concluded that approximately the same amount of unoccupied terrain surrounds the
corresponding buildings. This is partially true in the case of the corresponding
(5) When considering the location of the buildings annotated C
with reference to surrounding access roads at both installations, itcan.be
buildings annotated B.
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(6) New probable housing construction has taken place in the
support areas at both Launch Complex B, Sary Shagan and at Moscow SA-1 SAM
Site E33-1, as it has at the:other possible AUK facilities in the Moscow area.
Approximately 60,000 square feet of possible housing space has been added to the
Moscow BA-1 SAM Site E33-1 housing area, while approximately 39,700 square feet
of probable housing space has been added to the support area at Launch Complex B,
at Sary Shagan. However, there is no marked correlation between the shape or
size of individual buildings involved in this new construction.
(7) The trench running from Building B to area F at Sary Shagan
(Attachment 2) correlates somewhat with a possible trench running from Building
B to an area of unidentified activity at Moscow (Attachment 3).
b. Probably Negative Correlations
(1) Building A at the Moscow facility does not have counterpart
structures to the Sary Shagan structures annotated A-1 and A-2 on Attachment 2.
Structure A-2 at Sexy Shagan is unique in that no other building corresponding
to Building A, at either Moscow or Sary Shagan, has a similarly contiguous
structure. Though all the Sary Shagan facilities of this type have a structure
corresponding to structure At-i, none of the Moscow possible Ali sites have such
a structure.
(2) The position of the oblong, loop-shaped road with reference
to adjacent major structures, is different at the two sites being comtpsred.
(3) The large building annotated A at the Sary Shagan.site
appears to have a modified shape, with the central section of the left side
slightly protruding, probably as shown in Attachment 8. No other corresponding
building at Mosco?or Sary Shagan appears to have this feature.
(4+) Building A at the Moscow site has possibly integral structures
in area D and E, Attachment 1 and 3. Similarly situated structures are not seen
at any of the corresponding Saay Shagan.sites.
(5) The position of new earth scars within the Herringbone pattern
at the Moscow facility, as portrayed in Attachment 3, does not appear to correlate
with activity or significant features at the Sexy Shagan site.
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(6) Unidentified activity or objects have been visible at one or
more of the Sary Shagan possible launch points behind Buildings B and C since
(See Attachment 9). No similar features have been visible at the
Moscow facility.
(7) The large possible mound or earth ramped structure in front
of Building A-]. at Sary Shagan has no counterpart at any of the other possible
AMM facilities, at Moscow or Sary Fhagan.
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(8) The small rectangular unidentified objects located approxi-
mately 250 feet to the left of Building A and 400 feet in front of Building C
at the Sary Shagan facility have no counterpart at any of the other similar
facilities, either at Moscow or Sary Shagan. The area has been previously
associated with possible construction support activity, however, further
evaluation of the photographic evidence results in a conclusion that the
objects or structures. found in this area are possibly integral to the facility
and will serve a yet.to be defined function.
6. DISCUSSION OF CORRELATIONS
a. The quality of KEYHOLE photography precludes detection of many
possible details at both installations under study. It is possible the Saxy
Shagan ".launch 'points" have features dissimilar from the SA-1 launch points
at Moscow. The Herringbone launch points consist of rectangular, concrete,
sawtooth extensions of the access road, each bounded on the back side by an
oblong prepared area on which possible checkout equipment is sited. These
oblong prepared areas give the launch points their curved shape. This shape
is especially apparent at the:Kapustin Yar prototype Herringbone site. At
Sary Shagan, on the other hand., the entire, configuration may have a concrete
surface.
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possible AMM facility at Launch Complex B and the possible Aim facility being
constructed at Moscow SA-1 SAM Site E3-l. The negative correlations can be
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development and test.
8. The photo analyst on this project is tTho may be
contacted on extension 2078 should you have any er questions concerning
5 - one (1) table (CIA/PID/MEB- P-3.4/6 )
4 - One (1) Photo (CWPID/MEB--P-337/63)
(cIA/PID/MEB- P- 28/9+ thru 33/64)
photos (CIA/PID/Mm-P 21o/63 & P-345/63)
2 Two (2) reproductions of annotated
9. This project is considered to be
Enclosures:
1 - Index to attachments
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Moscow Modified SA -1 SAM Site E33-'1 (Xerox reproduction of
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Facility C, Launch Complex B. Sary Shagan (Rectified line drawing
with dimensions overlay)
Moscow Modified SA-1 SAM Site E33-1 (Rectified line drawing with
dimension overlay) and Launch Complex B, S.ary Shagan transparent
foil overlay
Kapustin Yar Prototype Herringbone Launch Site, scaled line
drawing and Launch Complex B, Sary Shagan transparent foil overlay
Facilities A B, and C, Launch Complex B Skza a USSR
CIA/PID/MEB-P- 337/63
The tower and dish at Facility C, Launch Complex B, Sary Shagan.
Photogrammetric plot and metrical analysis prepared by NPIC
Technical Intelligence Division
Facility C Launch Coxplex B (Activity in the
triad area
Facility C, Launch Complex'B, Oblique Perspective Sketch
featuring cumulative evidence of earth scars
9 Facility C, Launch Complex 'B, Activity at Possible Launch
Segments
10 Comparative textual chronology, Facility C, Launch Complex B,
Sary Shagan, and Modified Moscow SA-1 SAM Site E33-1
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