Polyus (spacecraft) - Specifications

Specifications

  • Length: 37.00 m (121.39 ft)
  • Maximum Diameter: 4.10 m (13.5 ft)
  • Mass: 80,000 kg (180,000 lb)
  • Associated Launch Vehicle: Energia.
  • Intended orbit: altitude 280 km (170 mi), inclination 64°
  • Targeting system: optical, radar, with low-yield laser for final targeting
  • Armament: 1-megawatt carbon-dioxide laser

Read more about this topic:  Polyus (spacecraft)