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Zaloga
Fon-1 program later 1970s. Moved to Fon-2 in response to the US SDI in 1983.

1st ground based test of Fon-1 in 1984 (space shuttle story re: terra-3)

Space-based test of Fon-2. Polyus. Space station scheduled for launch in 1987. System to disperse a barium cloud to interfere with directed energy weapons. Launched 15 May 1987 - failed launch. Polyus also known as 17F19DM Skif-DM.

Podvig et al
2 projects - ASAT needs SKKP

IS submitted late 1950s TsSO-P radars

1st test 20 october 1968 space interceptor cosmos-249, target 248

1st successful intercept of c-248 on 1 nov 1968 after launch of second interceptor cosmos-252.

ground command in Moscow. space interceptor control & 6 launchers in Baykonur.

combat duty /commissioned 1st july 1979 3 more test launches. last interceptor cosmos-1379 18/6/1982.

ASAT programme suspended Aug 1983.