ICBM LAUNCH AREA NORTHEAST OF LESETSK, USSR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04560A000100010063-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 17, 2000
• Sequence Number: 63
• Publication Date: April 1, 1962
• Content Type: REPORT

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PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT
ICBM LAUNCH AREA
Handle Via TALENT - KEYHOLE Control Only
This document contains classified information affecting the national security of the United States within
the meaning of the espionage laws U. S. Code Title 18, Sections 793 and 794. The law prohibits its
transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner to an unauthorized person, as well as its use
in any manner prejudicial to the safety or interest of the United States or for the benefit of any foreign
government to the detriment of the United States. It is to be seen only by U. S. personnel especially
indoctrinated and authorized to receive TALENT-KEYHOLE information. Its security must be maintained
in accordance with KEYHOLE and TALENT regulations.
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
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LESETSK, USSR
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ICBM LAUNCH AREA NORTHEAST OF PLESETSK, USSR*
An ICBM launch area of the Yur'ya type has been identified on
25X1D KEYHOLE photography at 63-03N 40-58E,** 28 nautical miles north-
east of Plesetsk, USSR. This launch area is nearly identical with, Launch
Area B of the Kostroma ICBM Launch Complex. The area is road served
and double fenced and measures about 2,150 by 1,750 feet. Visible inside the
fenced area are two missile-ready buildings, each measuring about 175
by 130 feet, and at least three other structures along the west side of the
center road (as at Launch Area B, Kostroma). The road pattern within
the launch area and the launch-pad configurations are not clearly defined;
however, the pad separation is approximately 1,150 feet. About 15 buildings
outside the fence probably constitute the launch support area.
There was no activity at this specific location in 25X1 D
25X1 D scarring was evident in an unclouded portion in 25X1 D
The area was cloud covered on photography
25X1 D
The existence of this launch area does not, specifically resolve the
**These coordinates were derived from an AMS photomosaic map because of the lack of detail on
the appropriate Series 200 US air target chart. However, this location conforms to the most accurately
plotted position on the Series 200 chart.
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AMS. Photomosaic map, Series ESPA-N501, Sheet NP 37,38-2 (Samoded), 1st ed, Jun 61,
scale 1:250,000 (TOP SECRET RUFF)
SAC. US Air Target Chart, Series 200, Sheet 102-9AL, 2d ed, Dec 61, scale 1:200,000 (SECRET)
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