N1 (Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS))
The N1 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) (established in 1992). It undertook its inaugural launch on 02/21/1969.
The N1 was a super heavy-lift launch vehicle intended to deliver payloads beyond low Earth orbit, acting as the Soviet counterpart to the US Saturn V. It was designed with manned extra-orbital travel in mind. Development work started on the N1 in 1959. Its first stage is the most powerful rocket stage ever built. (checked 2019)
N1 Specifications
| Variant | N1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 105 m |
| Diameter | 17 m |
| Stages | 5 |
| Launch Mass | 2750 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 45400 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 95000 kg |
N1 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Failed Launches | 4 |
Manufacturer
Administrator: Yuri Borisov
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.