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Energiya | Polyus
Energiya | Polyus launched on Fri, May 15, 1987, 05:30 PM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch FailureSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET May 1987
NET Fri, May 15, 1987, 05:30 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
EnergiyaVehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
250Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Energiya to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Energiya ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Polyus
Satellite used to test technologies for the Skif-D SDI program
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Energiya | Polyus launch?
Energiya | Polyus is scheduled to lift off Fri, May 15, 1987, 05:30 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Energiya | Polyus?
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Who is launching Energiya | Polyus?
Energiya | Polyus is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Energiya.
Where does Energiya | Polyus launch from?
It lifts off from 250, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.