Vostok 8K72 (RKK Energiya)
The Vostok 8K72 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by RKK Energiya. It undertook its inaugural launch on 05/15/1960.
Vostok was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM and was designed for the human spaceflight programme.
Vostok 8K72 Specifications
| Variant | 8K72 |
|---|---|
| Length | 30.84 m |
| Diameter | 2.99 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 281 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3873 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 4550 kg |
Vostok 8K72 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
Manufacturer
RKK Energiya (RSC)