Vostok rocket Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Vostok 8K72K | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stages | 3 | |
| 0 - Strap-on Boosters | Engines | 4 x RD-107-8D74-1959 |
| Thrust | 4 x 970.86 kN = 3,883.4 kN | |
| Burn time | 118 seconds | |
| Fuels | Lox/Kerosene | |
| 1 - Core Stage | Engines | 1 x RD-108-8D75-1959 |
| Thrust | 912 kN | |
| Burn time | 301 seconds | |
| Fuels | Lox/Kerosene | |
| 2 - Final Stage | Engine | 1 x RD-0109 |
| Thrust | 54.5 kN | |
| Burn time | 365 seconds | |
| Fuels | Lox/Kerosene | |
| Launch Vehicle | 1st Launch December 22, 1960 | |
| Payload LEO 65-deg | 4,725 kg | |
| Payload Lunar probe | 500 kg | |
The Vostok rocket (Russian Восток, translated as "East") was a derivative of the Soviet R-7 ICBM designed for the human spaceflight programme but later used for other satellite launches.
The major versions of the rocket were:
- 8K72 - used to launch the prototype Vostok spacecraft
- 8K72K - a refined version of the above. This was the version actually used for human spaceflight
- 8A92 - used for launching Zenit reconnaissance satellites throughout the 1960s
- 8A92M - modified version for launching Meteor weather satellites into high orbits.
Vostok 8K72K specifications
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