RESULTS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MISSION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-537-4-9-2
• Release Decision: RIPLIM
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: November 5, 2012
• Sequence Number: 9
• Publication Date: April 6, 1971
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSI
FROM: K. Wayne Smi
SUBJECT: Results of Photographic Mission
resolution of KH-4).
ON-FILE NSC RELEASE
INSTRUCTIONS APPLY
April 6, 1971.
NGA Review
Completed.
The first "bucket" from the KH-4 satellite currently in orbit has
been recovered. The quality of the photography is generally poor
because of ground haze (and because of the "at-camera" low
The process of reading the photography has just started and I Have
only the initial results. More information will be available after nzolla"'R
extensive processing. (Additionally, we will get the second "bucket"
from this mission about the middle of next week.)
New Silos
Derazhnya.) The construction has taken place since
A total of four new silos (three possible, one suspected) have been
identified from the initial analysis of the photography. All four of
these silos were seen at the Kartaly SS-9 complex. (Previous
sightings were at Turyatam, Dombarov.skiy,, Imeiii Castello and
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Additionally, the two "suspected'.' silos at Imeni Castello were confirmed
complexes and portions of eight of the eleven SS-11 complexes.
The MR/IR. coverage is apparently very poor and there is no
The coverage of Zhangiztobe was fairly clear,and no new silos
were seen. Although the actual percentage of "good" coverage
is not known, there was some coverage of portions of all six SS-9
usable information from the initial read-out.
The more interesting information obtained is that construction has
apparently resumed on the Moscow ABM System.
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At Site E-15 which was abandoned in 1965 (see attached map) there is
a building (size 125' x 1201) under construction where a Try Add would
be located. This building is adjacent to an abandoned building which
is believed to have been intended for a radar pedestal. On the other
side is an excavation (1501 x 150') probably for another building. This 25X1
construction has taken place since
None of this construction resembles anything we have seen associated
with A.BM at Sary Shagan or elsewhere. However, it can be assumed
that, the Soviets are, at a minimum, completing their NCA.
I will keep you informed. as more information is developed.
I recommend that Mr. Helms be asked to brief on this information
at the Verification Panel on Friday. If you approve, I will make
the arrangements.
Approved
Disapproved
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