Site 67: ex R-36-O test complex

Kazakhstan / Soltustik Kazakstan / Leninogorsk /
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Two launch pads NPU 21/22.
The construction of the surface pad for the R-36 (8K67) ICBM was officially approved in June 1962 and the actual construction started in August 1962 at Site 67.
Since 1964 test range in Tyuratam was responsible for testing of the R-36-O ballistic missiles (FOBS), whose warheads would reach the orbit on its way to the target.
After test launches of orbital rockets from surface and underground launch pads had been completed in 1969, they were operationally deployed in 18 silos around Tyuratam Range.
This most exotic weapon of the Cold War was scrapped in mid-1980s.
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Coordinates:   45°59'22"N   63°42'20"E
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