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>The 7K-VI space fighter was named "Star". And although it was developed on the basis of the basic design of the Soyuz spacecraft, it was still significantly different from it in appearance.
>The Zvezda space fighter was to be powered by a plutonium battery. This would allow for long-term missions in orbit. Up to 30 days.
> The 23-mm cannon, according to the project, installed on the nose of the returned capsule, was created by Alexander Emmanuilovich Nudelman. He was one of the most prominent weapons designers in the Soviet Union.
>The space cannon was a reworked version of the aircraft cannon of his own design. It was to become a weapon without recoil. Because any recoil would change the spacecraft's orbit every time the cannon fired.
>Another project, the Soyuz-P ( Interceptor ), was supposed to solve more active tasks.
>After rendezvous with the target (American spy satellite)the astronaut had to make a spacewalk to inspect the target. And if necessary, neutralize it.