Launch Alert | StriX 6
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Success
Wed Oct 02 1968
Soviet Space Program

OGCh 20

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

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Rocket Details

Name:

R-36O 8K69

Description:

The R-36O was the only orbiting military nuclear weapon ever deployed, although in order to remain legal under international treaties it was a 'fractional orbital' weapon. Although American infrared early warning satellites invalidated the 'surprise attack' component of the concept, 18 missiles were operational from 1969 to 1983.

R-36O 8K69 rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Government/Top Secret
  • Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Pad

161/35