ODE - 4125 PRE ODE BRIEF

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05693A000300030034-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 25, 2007
• Sequence Number: 34
• Publication Date: July 14, 1959
• Content Type: REPORT

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ODE - 4125 Pre Ode Brief PAR - 500 - 59
DATE OF INFO- 9 July 1959 14 July 1959
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The Tyura Tam Missile Launching Complex was covered by TALENT photography
on 9 July 1959 Preliminary examination of small scale material reveals that
since 1957 the complex has been expanded. This expansion is characterized
primarily by the construction of a major new rail spur, 15 miles in length,
and two new rail served areas. One area, probably a launch area, lies at the
terminus of the spur and the other somewhat similar in appearance, is situated
about midway along its length. Both areas, which measure about one mile square,
are typified by considerable earth scarring and activity, and include several
short rail spurs and large looping hooks. The new rail spur serving these
areas branches northeastward from the main rail line serving Launch Area "A"e
Other evidence of expansion includes- (1) the construction of a short
rail spur east from the Probable Propellant Production Plant; (2) the enlarge-
ment of water handling and distribution facilities; and (3) the improvement
of the airfield to include surfacing of the ranwrayo
Most of the older facilities, under construction in 1957, appear completed.
These include the personnel housing, the power plant, the propellant production
plant, and Area "B" in the Rangeheado The main Launch area (Area "A") with
the associated pear-shaped pit, completed in 1957,, appears intact and unchanged.
Examination of the large scale material may yield additional information.
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