Polyus (Skif-DM)

The launch of Roscosmos Energiya TKS took place on 15 May 1987, launching the Polyus (Skif-DM) mission. The launch site was Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan. The payload should have been deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 280.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

280km

Inclination:

66°

Eccentricity:

Apogee Altitude:

280km

Perigee Altitude:

280km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location