A review of the USSR launchers is presented. The first generation of Soviet launch vehicles were based on the intercontinental ballistic missile R7, first successfully launched on 22 Aug. 1957. Development of the R5 and R6 is outlined. The following launch vehicles are discussed: Vostok, Soyuz and Molniya, Proton, NI, Energiya, and Zenit. Further directions in the development of launch vehicles are described.


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    Title :

    USSR Launchers Programme


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    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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